WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today called on the President and Senate lawmakers to work together to immediately fund the fight against the opioid and heroin epidemic raging on across Maine and the nation. In letters to President Obama and the leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator King asked that the Administration and Congress work together to fund the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) in any potential Continuing Resolution that is... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The offices of Maine’s Congressional Delegation will host a Military Academy Seminar in cooperation with the Maine Maritime Academy in Portland on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress Street, from 6 – 8:30 PM. Registration is from 5:30 – 6 PM. 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. – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Angus King (I-Maine) sent a letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees urging them to incorporate language in the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would ensure servicemembers and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, including public shipyard workers, receive full reimbursement when traveling on... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $200,000 to Cary Medical Center in Caribou as part of its Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program. “Health care providers like Cary Medical Center provide our rural communities with high-quality, accessible patient care,” Senators Collins and King said in a joint statement. “This funding is a welcome... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following their leadership and advocacy on the Senate Appropriations and Armed Services Committees, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and Angus King (I-ME) announced today that the U.S. Navy plans to provide funding for two critical projects at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). The funding includes $25.7 million to conduct critical repairs and improvements to dry dock #3, as well as $7.2 million for engineering and design... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the City of Lewiston has been awarded a $42,654 grant through Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The funding can be used to support officer training, technology upgrades, and the purchase of new law enforcement equipment. “Local law enforcement works diligently every day to help keep Maine communities safe, and federal support like this grant help in that important... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, and U.S. Senator Angus King announced that the Aroostook Band of Micmacs will receive a $600,000 grant award through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Indian Housing Block Grant Program. “Indian Housing Block Grants offer crucial assistance to tribal communities working to maintain and improve the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that three Maine organizations will receive a total of $1,695,084 over three years to support legal services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The organizations receiving funding will serve individuals living in Oxford, Franklin, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Aroostook Counties. “Legal services are essential for helping to ensure the safety and wellbeing of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin released the following statement today in response to a decision by the European Union’s (EU) Scientific Forum on Invasive Alien Species to open up a broader review of Sweden’s request to declare American lobster as an invasive species and ban all imports of live lobster into the EU: “We find this decision deeply disappointing, particularly because... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has awarded a total of $2,250,000 in grant funding to several Maine health coalitions to prevent youth substance abuse and foster drug-free communities in Maine. Of that funding, $375,000 will be allocated for three new grant awards while the remaining funding will be allocated to seven projects in the state that have previously received funding from... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Bucksport Fire and Ambulance Department will receive a $25,000 federal grant through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The funding will be used to help purchase a cardiac monitor, pagers, tablets and monitoring equipment. “All across Maine, the brave men and women in our local fire departments work tirelessly every day to keep our communities safe,” said Senators Collins... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) in Augusta will receive $147,891 in grant funding through the State Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Coalitions Program. “Survivors of sexual assault should have access to every resource available to ensure their safety,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement.... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that Pine Tree Legal Assistance in Portland will receive $800,000 in funding through the Legal Assistance for Victims Grant (LAV) Program. “It is paramount that victims of domestic violence have access to legal assistance and advocacy, regardless of their financial situation or ability to pay. Such services enhance victims' safety and strengthen their economic security,” the Senators said in a... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today applauded an announcement that the Bangor Community Connector Public Transit System will receive $1,441,600 in grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The funding is through the FTA’s Buses and Bus Facilities Grants Program. “Safe and reliable public transportation is integral to helping move Maine communities forward,” said Senator King. “The Community Connector System helps people in the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women has awarded $91,641 in grant funding to the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence. “It is essential that victims of domestic violence are provided with every possible resource to ensure their safety,” Senators Collins and King said in a joint statement. “The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence has... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that two agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have awarded grant funding totaling $605,230 to the State of Maine to help fight the heroin and opioid abuse epidemic. Maine will receive $371,616 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and $233,614 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to strengthen drug abuse prevention... Continue Reading »
BAILEYVILLE, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today attended the grand opening of St. Croix Tissue, Inc. in Baileyville where he delivered remarks applauding the mill on its success and investments in Maine's forest economy. “This is a great day – it is a great day because forest products is at the heart of Maine. There are three great resources that we have in this state: the cold waters of the Gulf of Maine, the forests and farms of our state, and our wonderful... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) will receive $5,350,000 through the Department of Energy to enhance the performance of its tidal turbine system. ORPC was one of 10 organizations across the country to receive funding to support the development of a commercially viable marine and hydrokinetic industry. “ORPC is a global leader in hydrokinetic energy, and this grant will help accelerate the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, and U.S. Senator Angus King announced today that Casco Bay Lines will receive $2,560,000 to help fund Phase II of the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal Renovation. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Passenger Ferry Grant Program. “Casco Bay Lines serves approximately one million passengers each year and is a... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, and U.S. Senator Angus King announced today that the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority will receive $1,558,098 to install new energy-efficient heating systems in Hangars 4 and 5 at the Brunswick Executive Airport. The funding will be awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Military Airport Program... Continue Reading »
