Job creation

“These workers are the backbone of our economy, and they deserve a Senator who will fight for good-paying jobs, safe workplaces, and policies that put American workers first.”

“As Governor, Roy Cooper led North Carolina to be one of the fastest-growing states in the nation with a good quality of life, a strong education system, more health care coverage, and better-paying jobs. The state was named the best state for business three out of four years.”

“Governor Cooper worked to create thousands of new jobs and worked with members of both parties to enact hundreds of bipartisan bills.”

“I’m ready to be an independent voice for North Carolina focused on better paying jobs, affordable health care, protecting Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security and just making stuff cost less.”

“As governor of North Carolina, Roy has fought for good-paying jobs, strong public schools, access to quality, affordable health care, and a safer and more just North Carolina.”

“Roy has announced tens of thousands of new jobs across North Carolina, including in North Carolina’s rural and economically distressed counties. He has also created initiatives such as NC Job Ready, Finish Line Grants, and Hometown Strong.”

“I believe in bringing dignified, well-paying jobs to Michigan. That means investing in the research, development, and growth of the technologies of the future while using tools like tariffs in a steady, thoughtful, and targeted way to protect them as they grow.”

“Put Americans Back to Work”

“He has led the charge to protect workers’ rights and worked to promote good-paying jobs in rural Maine.”

“Support economic development and job creation across the state”

“That’s why in Illinois, Juliana has worked alongside Governor Pritzker to expand opportunities for the middle class: creating new jobs, investing in 21st century industries, and lowering the cost of job training so workers can get higher-paying jobs.”

“From my 100% pro-labor voting record to my leadership as Vice Chair of the Committee on Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development in the Texas House, I’ve spent my career fighting for workers, connecting Texans to more good-paying jobs, and making Texas the #1 place to start and grow a business.”

“The endorsements represent significant support from organized labor and railroad workers across Kentucky, highlighting Barr’s commitment to strengthening American infrastructure, protecting good-paying jobs, and expanding economic opportunities for working families.”

“Sherrod will fight to take on the rigged system, protect Ohioans’ jobs, and lower costs for working families.”

“Lowering costs, protecting good paying jobs, and ensuring hard work pays off for all Mainers are central themes of his campaign for U.S. Senate.”

“On Tuesday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced legislation to increase and extend a tax break for the Loring Development Authority to protect jobs at the former air force base, attract new economic opportunities and alleviate pressure on the residents of Limestone. The proposal – LD 1981, “An Act to Extend and Expand the Loring Job Increment Financing Fund” – was the subject of a public hearing before the Legislature’s Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business Committee.”

“Increasing and extending the Loring Job Increment Financing Fund is essential to supporting both new and existing jobs and encouraging more companies to invest in the former air force base. LD 1981 is about not giving up on Limestone and Aroostook County.”

“Protect working waterfronts and seafood processing jobs”

“I believe in bringing dignified, well-paying jobs to Michigan. That means investing in the research, development, and growth of the technologies of the future while using tools like tariffs in a steady, thoughtful, and targeted way to protect them as they grow.”

“That’s why in Illinois, Juliana has worked alongside Governor Pritzker to expand opportunities for the middle class: creating new jobs, investing in 21st century industries, and lowering the cost of job training so workers can get higher-paying jobs.”

“In January, Abdul released his “Terms of Engagement” for data center construction to address another major aspect of AI’s rapid expansion and a point of contention in communities across Michigan. The policy would put conditions on construction, including local job guarantees from the corporations who fund them, stringent energy regulations that ensure utility companies can’t hike rates for Michiganders, and environmental protections that stop corporate polluters in their tracks.”

“If there is work that needs to be done in this state and in this country, and taxpayers are footing the bill, then the people living, working and paying taxes in this state and country should have the opportunity to do the job. And if there are materials or parts needed to do the job, those materials should be American-made whenever possible.”

“President Jackson introduced three of the scored measures all of which earned strong support in the Maine Legislature but ultimately did not become law. The proposals include a bill to prioritize the hiring of Maine workers and businesses for state contracts, a bill to protect Maine workers and ensure access to legal counsel in the face of workplace violations and a bill to promote good-faith negotiations in public sector-employment contracts.”

“Today, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced Buy American, Build Maine legislation alongside Maine-based businesses at a public hearing before the Legislature’s State and Local Government Committee. LD 1411, “An Act To Establish the Maine Buy American and Build Maine Act” would give preference to Maine-based businesses, workers and American manufacturing when the state awards procurement contracts.”

“Despite initial strong bipartisan support, Senate Republicans flipped their vote to reject “Hire Maine” legislation and sustain the governor’s veto. The bill – LD 268, “An Act To Create a Credit under the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax for Landowners Using Businesses Based in the United States,” – from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, sought to incentivize the hiring of Maine workers over cheaper Canadian labor in the Maine woods.”

“In January, Abdul released his “Terms of Engagement” for data center construction to address another major aspect of AI’s rapid expansion and a point of contention in communities across Michigan. The policy would put conditions on construction, including local job guarantees from the corporations who fund them, stringent energy regulations that ensure utility companies can’t hike rates for Michiganders, and environmental protections that stop corporate polluters in their tracks.”

“Hold big corporations accountable by requiring clawback provisions for economic-development incentives, so taxpayer dollars come with guarantees that companies deliver the jobs and investment they promised.”

“On Tuesday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced legislation to increase and extend a tax break for the Loring Development Authority to protect jobs at the former air force base, attract new economic opportunities and alleviate pressure on the residents of Limestone. The proposal – LD 1981, “An Act to Extend and Expand the Loring Job Increment Financing Fund” – was the subject of a public hearing before the Legislature’s Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business Committee.”

“Despite initial strong bipartisan support, Senate Republicans flipped their vote to reject “Hire Maine” legislation and sustain the governor’s veto. The bill – LD 268, “An Act To Create a Credit under the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax for Landowners Using Businesses Based in the United States,” – from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, sought to incentivize the hiring of Maine workers over cheaper Canadian labor in the Maine woods.”

“It is absolutely necessary that, at the federal level, that we pass public policy that does the following things: Number 1: If it’s going to make jobs, they better be good, union jobs.”