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Committee begins public hearings on prescription drug reform package

Committee begins public hearings on prescription drug reform package

Posted: April 16, 2019

AUGUSTA—On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services held the first day of public hearings on the...

Senate Democrats unanimously support bill to provide tax relief to Maine service members

Senate Democrats unanimously support bill to provide tax relief to Maine service members

Posted: April 09, 2019

AUGUSTA — Senate Democrats on Thursday unanimously voted to support a bill to provide tax relief for Maine service members. LD 72, “An Act To...

Jackson’s “Buy American, Build Maine Act” gets public hearing

Jackson’s “Buy American, Build Maine Act” gets public hearing

Posted: April 01, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, would require the State of Maine to support American manufacturing and the...

Jackson, Maine Senate Democrats roll out ambitious prescription drug reform proposal

Jackson, Maine Senate Democrats roll out ambitious prescription drug reform proposal

Posted: March 14, 2019

Legislation would make prescription drugs more affordable, more accessible and hold both drugmakers and middlemen accountable “Our...

Work plan for state bridge and road projects unveiled

Posted: March 06, 2019

AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work...

$249 million in unclaimed property needs to be claimed by owners

Posted: February 27, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Office of the State Treasurer is currently holding more than $249 million in unclaimed property. Senate President Troy Jackson,...

Senate President Jackson invites local students to Augusta for Honorary Page program

Posted: February 11, 2019

AUGUSTA —With the new Legislature underway, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, is reminding local schools and students about the Senate...

Democratic Leaders Release Statement on Governor Mills Biennial Budget Proposal

Democratic Leaders Release Statement on Governor Mills Biennial Budget Proposal

Posted: February 08, 2019

AUGUSTA - Governor Janet Mills submitted her first biennial budget to the State Legislature. An overview of the budget can be found here. She is...

Sen. Chenette presents campaign ethics bills

Sen. Chenette presents campaign ethics bills

Posted: January 31, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, has introduced two bills to reform campaign finance laws and limit lobbyists’ influence on state...

Mills, Jackson, Gideon Announce Support of Patient Protection Bill

Mills, Jackson, Gideon Announce Support of Patient Protection Bill

Posted: January 29, 2019

Augusta, MAINE — At a public hearing on Tuesday, a representative of Governor Mills, President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash and Speaker Sara Gideon,...