Troy Jackson
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2020
Top Democratic lawmakers threaten to roll back BIW’s $45 million tax break
House Speaker Sara Gideon and Senate President Troy Jackson suggest BIW it is not meeting job creation and wage requirements in a 2018 law, allegations that the shipyard disputes.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2019
Senate Democrats eye programs for broadband, student debt relief and more
At a town hall session in Auburn, lawmakers discussed their ‘Fighting for Maine’ agenda and plans for the next session in Augusta.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2019
Jim Fossel: Maine Democrats try to keep banning binge going
Bills that would ban plastic straws and vaping could get a spot on the second session agenda alongside strict gun control legislation.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2019
Senate Democratic leaders: The Fighting for Maine Agenda is about putting Mainers first
We're focusing on health care, property taxes, energy independence and giving workers a fair shake.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2019
Jim Fossel: Maine Senate Democrats’ agenda exposes party’s weaknesses
Putting out a list of goals unmet doesn't bode well for the party's electoral chances next year.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2019
Maine legislative leaders prepare to trim list of 400 bills proposed for 2020
They will meet this month to decide which measures will be taken up in the second half of the legislative session.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2019
Jim Fossel: Republicans deal Mills embarrassing loss
By standing together and refusing to compromise, Republicans showed they are not mere bystanders.