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Tag: Troy Jackson

Posted inPolitics

Maine’s child care overhaul has clearer path to passage

Avatar photo by Billy Kobin June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

The bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, includes several provisions meant to address a drop in home-based child care centers.

Gov. Janet Mills has mostly had her way in the State House since she and fellow Democrats took it over in the 2018 election. 
Posted inPolitics

More Democrats are challenging Janet Mills’ hold on Maine politics

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd May 15, 2023May 15, 2023
Posted inPolitics

Republicans join lawsuit against Janet Mills and Democrats over budget

Avatar photo by Billy Kobin May 2, 2023May 2, 2023
The Maine State Chamber of Commerce is leading a push to roll back some of the state's restrictions on PFAS.
Posted inPolitics

Democrats are divided on reining in Maine’s pioneering PFAS limits

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 26, 2023April 26, 2023
Posted inAroostook

Maine lawmakers decide courthouse dogs are too cute for criminal court

Avatar photo by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli April 26, 2023April 26, 2023
Posted inAroostook

Troy Jackson’s opponent retains Allagash office after recount

Avatar photo by Jessica Potila April 11, 2023April 12, 2023
Posted inPolitics

Top Maine Democrat ‘deeply disappointed’ in AG Aaron Frey

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 5, 2023April 6, 2023
Inflation, labor shortages and the costly sorting of a growing array of bottles and cans are posing new challenges for redemption centers.
Posted inPolitics

As redemption centers close, Maine seeks to overhaul its bottle deposit law

Avatar photo by Steve Mistler, Maine Public March 30, 2023April 1, 2023
The deputy transportation commissioner said expanding Interstate 95 from Houlton to Fort Kent could cost $1.8 billion.
Posted inPolitics

Transportation officials cast doubt on expanding I-95 to Fort Kent

Avatar photo by Caitlin Andrews, Maine Public March 16, 2023March 16, 2023
The Legislature hasn't enacted a ballot initiative in more than 16 years, deferring to voters on 20 straight referendums.
Posted inPolitics

Legislature may ban foreign influence in Maine referendums

Avatar photo by Steve Mistler, Maine Public March 8, 2023March 8, 2023
The attack on the tax break used by Whole Foods is politically popular, but critics call it abuse of the tax code.
Posted inPolitics

Maine fight over Whole Foods tax break creates unlikely alliances

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd February 20, 2023February 20, 2023
Maine lawmakers have proposed a slate of bills to aid the lobster industry.
Posted inOpinion Contributor

I’m thankful Maine lawmakers are ready to help lobster industry

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist February 15, 2023February 15, 2023
In recent years, the Wabanaki have seen growing support among Maine lawmakers, particularly Republicans like Billy Bob Faulkingham.
Posted inPolitics

Wabanaki tribes hope a long elusive goal is within reach

Avatar photo by Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public January 4, 2023January 4, 2023
"So often in politics we give an award to a politician who wins a tough election. But in truth, it’s the voters of that district who deserve the award."
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Agree to Disagree Political Awards for 2022

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling December 29, 2022December 29, 2022
Legislative leaders have already signaled that bills addressing the housing shortage will be among the top issues.
Posted inPolitics

Maine lawmakers face a Friday deadline to submit bills

Avatar photo by Steve Mistler, Maine Public December 29, 2022December 29, 2022
Ethan Strimling and Phil Harriman have made their predictions for what Mainers can expect locally and nationally in the coming year.
Posted inOpinion Contributor

23 predictions for 2023

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling December 22, 2022December 22, 2022
Posted inPolitics

What to expect when Maine lawmakers debate the heating aid plan

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd December 21, 2022December 21, 2022
Posted inPolitics

Top Maine Democrat signals he’ll meet key GOP demand to break heating aid impasse

Avatar photo by David Marino Jr. December 14, 2022December 15, 2022
Posted inPolitics

Maine heating aid bill won’t pass before January without Senate Republicans’ support

Avatar photo by David Marino Jr. December 8, 2022December 8, 2022
Republican Billy Bob Faulkingham is clearly the biggest wild card to become a legislative leader this time around.
Posted inPolitics

How Maine’s new top lawmakers stand out from the rest

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

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