SOUTH PORTLAND, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) partnered with the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to host a briefing at Texas Instruments in South Portland that provided information to Maine businesses on how they can better protect themselves from cyber-attacks. More than 100 people attended the briefing from an array of Maine businesses, industry associations, area utilities, and education institutions.... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of the 70th anniversary of the Allied Forces victory in World War II, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King released the following statements today, which they have also submitted to the Congressional Record, paying tribute to those who served in the Second World War: “It is said that crisis builds character. For an entire generation of Americans, crisis did not build character; it revealed it. Today, we express our nation’s... Continue Reading »
ORONO, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) applauded an announcement today from the U.S. Department of Education that Maine has received an additional three-year waiver from certain provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act, which expired in 2007 but continues to govern federal K-12 education policy. The wavier will allow Maine to continue to implement comprehensive, state-designed plans to ensure student success and to remain committed to college-... Continue Reading »
ORONO, ME – During a roundtable discussion today at the University of Maine in Orono, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) called for greater federal investment in telehealth technologies and regulatory changes that can help improve access to vital health care services for people, especially the elderly, in rural states like Maine. Senator King convened the roundtable – which brought together health care experts, broadband providers, representatives from... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the National Parks Service has awarded the Aroostook Band of Micmacs $39,926 to support the preservation of tribal land and cultural heritage. “We are pleased the National Park Services recognizes the importance of preserving the Micmac culture, which is intertwined with that of Maine,” Senators Collins and King said in a joint statement. “This funding will help preserve Micmac history and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and Congressman Bruce Poliquin, today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will award the Hampden Fire Department $44,888 as part of the Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) program. “We are pleased that the hardworking members of the Hampden Fire Department are receiving this AFG grant,” said Senators Collins and King, and Congressman Poliquin. “This grant will help give the Hampden... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— To address the severe opioid abuse epidemic in the United States, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, along with a group of their colleagues, have written to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Sylvia Burwell, urging her to increase access to treatment for prescription pain addiction. Although effective medications to treat opioid use disorders exist today, federal regulations continue to limit access to some life-saving treatments. Chief... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Angus King announced today that the Maine Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Southern Maine (USM) has been awarded $100,000 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). This investment funds the fifth year of a five-year Economic Development Program at USM that provides technical assistance and research and development tools to spur... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Angus King, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, hosted their colleague, Senator Thad Cochran (R-Mississippi), at Bath Iron Works (BIW) this morning. Senator Cochran is the Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, which writes the legislation that allocates federal funds to the numerous government agencies, departments, and organizations on an annual... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and Angus King announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded grants to Thomas College and Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) through the Student Support Services Program. Thomas will receive $218,000 and EMCC will receive $220,000. “Maine’s academic institutions give students the tools to think critically, innovate, and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the National Institutes of Health will grant $1,993,006 to support research by the Jackson Laboratory Center for Precision Genetics. “The research conducted by Jackson Laboratory has led to groundbreaking discoveries in unlocking the human genome,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “This funding will help ensure that Jackson Labs has the resources they need to improve... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) have introduced legislation to ensure small businesses, community banks and credit unions will always have a strong voice in the rulemaking process at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). S. 1963, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Board Enhancement Act, would create a new small business advisory panel within the CFPB and make permanent community bank and credit union panels within the... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – After the conclusion of a public comment period, Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) are urging Labor Secretary Tom Perez to ensure that his department’s new rule governing Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisors does not cut off middle-class investors from access to quality retirement advice. The Senators argue the new rule in its current form comes with unintended consequences that could undermine... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced today that he has introduced legislation aimed at boosting efforts to revitalize waterfront communities in Maine and make them more resilient in the face of a changing environment. The Waterfront Community Revitalization and Resiliency Act will support community efforts to make the most of water resources by attracting water-dependent industries and investments that leverage water sustainability, revitalizing neighborhoods and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins announced that the Senate last night unanimously passed a resolution designating September 25, 2015 as “National Lobster Day.” The Maine Senators introduced the “National Lobster Day” resolution on July 27th to recognize lobster’s prominent place in the culture and economy of the United States. “For generations, hardworking men and women have hauled lobster out of Maine’s waters and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins announced that the Senate last night unanimously approved Greg Nadeau, a native of Lewiston and former advisor to then-Governor King, to lead the Federal Highway Administration. “Greg Nadeau is the right person to lead the Federal Highway Administration. He is a true leader whose experience and strength of character position him to lead this critical agency into the future,” said Senators King and Collins in a joint... Continue Reading »
You can watch Senator King’s remarks HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. – In remarks delivered on the Senate floor this afternoon, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, announced his support for the nuclear agreement reached by the United States, our P5+1 partners, the European Union, and Iran to limit Iran’s nuclear program. “There is no certainty when it comes to this question. There are risks in either direction, and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in Boothbay $298,674 in grant funding to study the interactions between viruses and the parasites that cause Dermo disease in oysters, clams and other bivalves. “Understanding the function and balance of Maine’s ecosystem can help preserve our state’s diverse habitats and shellfish... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the Department of Homeland Security has awarded several state and local preparedness grants to the State of Maine. The awards total $8,711,309 and are part of the FY 2015 Homeland Security Grant Program, which is comprised of several related grant programs. “This important investment will help our state prepare for, protect against, and respond to potential acts of terrorism or... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Chairman of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, and Angus King announced grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA) in Brunswick. The $2,646,904 in funding is part of the FAA’s Military Airport Program, and will be used to rehabilitate the Brunswick Executive Airport (BXM). “Maine's aviation infrastructure keeps... Continue Reading »
