WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement regarding the gas leak and explosion at the Life Enrichment Advancing People (LEAP) facility in Farmington: “Though the details are still coming in, the initial facts are heartbreaking: a fallen hero with more injured; a new facility prepared to make a lasting, positive impact on the region reduced to rubble; a community gripped by fear and grief. Today’s explosion at the LEAP building is a tragedy of... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – This morning, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) addressed attendees at the New England Council (NEC) briefing. At the briefing, Senator King joined NEC President and CEO Jim Brett to share his latest insights from Congress, and to emphasize the importance of promoting a healthy business environment for organizations across Maine and New England. During the conversation, Senator King discussed subjects including the challenges and threats to Maine’s lobster industry, the need for... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON — To help family logging businesses address workforce shortages in the forest products industry, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), joined by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Senator Angus King (I-ME), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01), led a bipartisan group of 16 members of Congress today calling on the Department of Labor (DOL) to take action. The members urged DOL to grant a regulatory exemption that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to learn the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a hearing of the Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today argued that the Administration’s recent move to reprogram funds appropriated to military construction projects by the Congress in order to build his border wall “doesn’t hold any water” – adding he believes it amounts to an “illegal order”. Senator King has been a leading voice arguing against this violation of the Constitution’s innate separation of powers; in March, his questions... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement in recognition of the 18th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks: “Eighteen years after terror struck our nation – as the first generation of Americans who were not alive at the time of these attacks comes of age – it is more important than ever to ensure that we fulfill our collective promise to ‘never forget,’” said Senator King. “We must remember the thousands we lost in these... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) and Jared Golden (D-ME-02) announced today that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Sea Grant College Program has awarded $2 million to support a range of research projects to advance our understanding of the American lobster as well as to support a regional lobster extension program. The projects being funded will address the following... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) yesterday returned from a Congressional Delegation to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman. Senators King and Young met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Sunday. They pressed the Crown Prince on the humanitarian and security crisis in Yemen and releasing pledged humanitarian relief, as well as the death of Jamal Khashoggi.During their visit to the region, Senators Young... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) announced that the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) had awarded $2,004,673 to East Millinocket Industrials, Maine Development Foundation, and Northern Forest Center. Senators Collins and King are strong supporters of investments in Maine’s forest products industry; in August, they celebrated the reopening of the historic Old Town Mill. This is the latest in a series of important investments by the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), co-chair of the Senate Arctic Caucus, released the August edition of Senator King’s Inside Maine podcast. This month’s podcast features U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), who serves with Senator King on the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Dana Eidsness, Director of the Maine North Atlantic Development Office (MENADO). Senator Sullivan joined Senator King in the first segment to discuss U.S. military challenges and... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Springvale has been awarded $2,035,202 for an expansion project that will enable the cemetery to serve approximately 40,000 Veterans, their spouses, and eligible family members. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veterans Cemetery Grants Program (VCGP).“The brave men and women of our military make countless sacrifices to defend our... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the State of Maine, Penquis Community Action Program, and Through These Doors received a total of $1,993,850 to help stop domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and protect victims. “In addition to our efforts to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault, we must ensure that all survivors receive the resources and housing they need to ensure their safety and wellbeing,” said... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $6,000,000 to the University of Maine (UMaine). These resources will help establish a digital monitoring system which will be used to track changes in Maine’s forest ecosystem. The system will help users better assess, understand and forecast changes that directly impact the future of Maine’s forest economy.“Maine’s forests are a vital... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced that two Maine projects – one at Bowdoin College and one at the University of Maine (UMaine) – would receive $100,000 each from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS) to research and construct mass timber, or cross-laminated timber (CLT), buildings on college campuses across the country. This award program comes after advocacy efforts by Maine’s Senators: in December 2018, Senator... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine), applauded an announcement that GO Lab, Inc., has purchased the site of the former Madison paper mill and intends to use the facility to produce innovative biobased insulation. The company plans to employ 120 people at the site, which would become North America’s first producer of wood fiber insulation. This is the latest example of significant investments in Maine’s forest economy; just last week, Senators... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) announced that the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) and Maine Humanities Council in Portland have each received $100,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The funding will be used to enhance humanities discussion programs at each Maine organization.“Arts and humanities programs help Maine people exercise their creativity and maximize their learning potential,” said Senators Collins and... Continue Reading »
AUGUSTA, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), co-chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), presented keynote remarks for the official launch and ribbon cutting of the Maine Cyber Range (MCR) – a new cybersecurity training center at the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA), and first of its kind in the New England region. The event included a cybersecurity demonstration, where students and faculty walked Senator King, UMA President Rebecca Wyke, and University of Maine System... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) and Representative Jared Golden (D-Maine) celebrated the reopening of the Old Town Mill, which will support both the regional economy and further bolster Maine’s forest products industry. Senators Collins and King and Representative Golden toured the mill and gave remarks highlighting the significance of investments in Maine’s rural economy. ND Paper purchased the Old Town Mill in October 2018, which was... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that Maine has received a total of $5,997,351 to help combat the opioid crisis. The investments will enable Maine community health centers, rural organizations, and academic institutions to establish and expand access to integrated substance use disorder and mental health services. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services... Continue Reading »
RANGELEY, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) attended the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (RLHT) Annual Meeting and bestowed the first ever Senator Angus King Award for Conservation Excellence to Nancy Perlson, the first executive director of RLHT. While there, Senator King also presented the annual RLHT Community Service Award to Chief Russell French, the Rangeley Chief of Police. After the award presentations, Senator King spoke about the importance of conservation,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that he joined eight of his Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai, urging the agency to take strong action to protect and educate consumers on the issue of cellphone fraud and to assist victims in understanding their options for recourse. In addition to cosponsoring the bipartisan TRACED Act in March – to cut down on the rising scourge of... Continue Reading »
