WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined 42 colleagues in a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice, & Science Subcommittee requesting a minimum of $400 million in federal funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. This significant increase in funding – backed by national police groups and the U.S. Conference of Mayors – will help local law enforcement bolster their community policing efforts.“When officers... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing the Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act, legislation to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at a level of $900 million per year. This legislation comes after the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act was enacted into law last month (Public Law 116-9), which permanently authorized the LWCF,... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, a cofounder of the Working Forest Caucus, applauded today’s announcement by the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) Board of Directors that it is awarding a total of $1.5 million to two Maine forest products companies. The funding stemmed from MTI’s collaboration with the Forest Opportunities Roadmap (FOR/Maine) Initiative, which Senators Collins and King have championed.“We applaud this substantial investment in two Maine... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) urged U.S. Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer and Admiral John Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations, to find opportunities to collaborate with the U.S. Coast Guard to increase our ability to intercept drug shipments being transported into the United States by sea. “I’d like to start my questioning with a plea….Of the hundred-percent [of drug shipments] that we have intelligence on, we’re only able to interdict twenty-five... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a total of $1,945,301 to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (Maine DEP) and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (Maine DHHS) to help protect Maine’s environment.Maine DEP received $1,724,386 to administer environmental programs for air, water, and waste throughout the state, while Maine DHHS received $220,915 to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today – one week before Tax Day – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) sent a letter to top officials at the Internal Revenue Service challenging the IRS to refocus its limited resources away from disproportionately auditing lower-income households. In his letter, King cites the fact that residents of Piscataquis and Washington Counties are audited at a higher rate than residents of counties with much higher median household incomes. Additionally, he emphasizes the hardship that... Continue Reading »
Bill Text | One-PagerWashington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Steve Daines (R-MT) in introducing the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act, legislation to honor women who served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII with honorary veteran status. The bill would recognize former Cadet Nurses' service to our country and provide them with honorable discharges, ribbon and medal privileges, and certain burial... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) this week introduced bicameral legislation with Senate and House colleagues to make college textbooks easily accessible to students, professors, and the public for free. The Affordable College Textbook Act would authorize a competitive grant program to support the creation of and expand the use of open college textbooks – textbooks that are available under an open license, allowing professors, students, researchers, and others to freely... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a bipartisan group of 38 Senators in sending a letter urging U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to prioritize the implementation of the dairy provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill.As dairy farmers across the country continue to struggle from market instability, the 2018 Farm Bill dramatically expands support for dairy producers, providing flexible, affordable coverage options through the Dairy Margin... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved Maine’s State Plan Amendments to expand Medicaid (MaineCare) under the Affordable Care Act:“Life just got better for 70,000 Mainers,” said Senator King. “Medicaid is a lifeline for the most vulnerable members of our society, and now more Maine people in need will be able to access the high-quality healthcare they need to pursue happy, healthy,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced his support for a Senate resolution rejecting the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) decision to uphold a Texas Federal Judge’s ruling that deems the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. The DOJ’s decision is the most recent in a slew of attempts from the Administration to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which could result in 133 million Americans losing protections for pre-existing conditions, and millions more losing their health... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) questioned U.S. Air Force General Tod D. Wolters, nominee for U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, on U.S. relations with Russia in the Arctic. In his questioning, Senator King stressed the need to foster cooperation in the high north where appropriate, and underscored the importance of exercises, training and escalation management – seeking opportunities... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – In an Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) hearing today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) pressed U.S. Secretary Energy Secretary Rick Perry on proposed cuts in the U.S. Energy Department’s fiscal year 2020 budget request. Senator King underscored the harm that can come from cutting research and development initiatives at the Department of Energy. Senator King specifically highlighted the proposed drastic cuts to the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, which... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, and Angus King announced today that the Greater Portland Council of Government (GPCOG) has received $70,000 for a pilot program to increase access to transportation for vulnerable populations in the Portland area.The grant, which was funded through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Human Services Coordination Research program, will allow GPCOG to test Shopper Links, a city-wide... Continue Reading »
The Maine Delegation will be hosting an upcoming Military Academy Seminar in cooperation with the Maine Maritime Academy in Bangor on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 250 Haskell Road, from 6 – 8 p.m. Doors open and registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Students, parents, and guidance counselors who are interested in the application process for the United States Military, Naval, Air Force, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a bipartisan group of 47 Senators in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing their concerns about the Department’s proposal to make harmful changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), urging the Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to withdraw the proposal.“The proposed changes would take food assistance away from Americans struggling to find stable employment... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the March Edition of his Inside Maine Podcast. This month’s edition features Congressman Jared Golden (D-Maine) and Brian Parke, President and CEO of Maine Motor Transport Association, who join Senator King to discuss new efforts to promote early career opportunities in lucrative industries such as logging and trucking. Specifically, they discuss the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE)-Safe Act,... Continue Reading »
AUGUSTA, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today attended the 39th Annual State of Maine Sportsman’s Show at the Augusta Civic Center. Senator King visited with many of the over 100 exhibitors at the show, listened to their stories and updates, and discussed the role of outdoor recreation for Maine’s economy and way of life. “Maine’s heritage was shaped in the outdoors, with generations of Maine people hunting and fishing in... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that an additional 30,000 H-2B visas will be made available to employers across the country to fill seasonal jobs – double the number of additional visas allotted in the past two years – for returning workers awarded a seasonal visa in at least one of the last three fiscal years. Earlier this month, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) led a group of 11 bipartisan Senators in writing to DHS... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) received $921,395 for its Early Head Start program in Kennebec and Somerset Counties.“Head Start programs are instrumental in ensuring that children cultivate new skills and receive educational opportunities that prepare them for a lifetime of success,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “We welcome this important investment in Maine families... Continue Reading »
