WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement honoring the 80th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor:“December 7, 1941 altered the course of history. Just before 8:00 a.m., the Empire of Japan carried out a surprise attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, aiming to destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet. By the end of that day, 2,403 Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, and civilians... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON — Maine’s congressional delegation today challenged the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to reject the University of Maine Farmington’s application for a renewed Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant. GEAR UP Maine, run by UMaine Farmington and Syntiro, has helped prepare Maine students for college since 1999, including 29,000 students served since 2007. This decision leaves GEAR UP Maine with no further funding to continue its... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on National Parks, today stressed the economic benefits of Maine’s recreation industry and the need to make outdoor opportunities available to more Americans during a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee. King specifically pointed to two pieces of legislation under consideration by the committee that he supports that would improve access to outdoor opportunities by cutting... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today spoke on the Senate Floor to highlight homecare investments in the Build Back Better plan that will boost America’s wider economy, support the nation’s hardworking caregivers, and help Maine people receive the care they need from the comfort of their own homes. In his speech, Senator King emphasized how as the oldest state in the nation, and one facing a “demographic tidal wave,” Maine has felt the challenges facing America’s caregiving... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the University of Maine has received a total of $224,963 to create a new Maine Farm to School Institute, which will connect schools with locally grown food and educate rural middle and high school students about nutrition. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).“Farm-to-school programs have proven to be successful at... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Chair of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, today applauded the Senate’s unanimous vote to confirm Ms. Corey Hinderstein as the Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Before calling for the vote, Senator King spoke on the Senate Floor to highlight Ms. Hinderstein’s outstanding qualifications, emphasize the urgent need to deter our enemies... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today voted to open debate on the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Moments later, the motion failed to reach the sixty-vote threshold, threatening a 60-year streak of passing this essential bipartisan legislation and invest in America’s national defense. The Senate has passed this annual legislation for decades, typically on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis, to bolster... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – As ongoing supply chain disruptions impact businesses and consumers, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that seven meat and poultry processors across Maine have received a total of $1,345,000 to help strengthen and streamline their operations. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant Program.“Significant supply chain disruptions have placed financial pressure... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is awarding the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Penquis Community Action Agency a total of $2,302,864 to combat the opioid crisis and confront substance abuse disorders in Maine youth. This life-saving funding comes as the state sees a spike in overdose fatalities due to challenges created by the ongoing COVID-19... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME — In advance of the holiday shopping season, U.S. Senator Angus King today toured small businesses in Downtown Bath as part of an effort to highlight local options for Maine people to consider when purchasing gifts in the weeks ahead. During his tour, Senator King visited Café Crème, Bath Natural Market, Bath Sweet Shoppe, Mockingbird Bookshop, Maine Street Design, Lisa-Marie’s Maine Made, Loyal Biscuit, and Bruno’s Wood Fired Pizza. The visits come ahead of “Small Business... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on National Parks, today welcomed the Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Charles Sams III to serve as Director of the National Park Service (NPS) – having repeatedly urged top leadership at the Department of Interior to support stable leadership at NPS, given the Service has not had a Senate-confirmed director since 2017. Following his confirmation, Sams becomes the first Native American to lead the NPS.“Now... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that four communities across the State of Maine have received a total of $750,000 to hire law enforcement officers. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. “In Maine and throughout the country, the dedicated men and women of our nation’s law enforcement community put their lives on the line every day to keep our... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Chairman of the Senate National Parks Subcommittee, today celebrated the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee’s bipartisan passage of his legislation to designate the York River as part of the National Park System’s “Wild and Scenic” Rivers program. The designation would protect the river and surrounding areas from development and provide important federal funds to the region. The bill now heads to the Senate floor for full... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today spoke on the Senate Floor in support of the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). In his speech, Senator King highlighted the Senate’s continued bipartisan work to strengthen our national security, support America’s men and women in uniform, and shared key provisions of the defense package that will keep Americans safe and sustain Maine communities — including a 2.7%... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $10,817,267 to the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of Tourism to strengthen Maine’s tourism economy. The funding from the American Rescue Plan, which passed in March, will help the state’s tourism industry continue to recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and strengthen the outdoor recreation industry that is a major contributor... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), today emphasized the harmful, expensive impact that unchecked liquid natural gas (LNG) exports are having on American consumers during a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee. As people across Maine and the country see energy and heating costs rising – and with New England’s reliance on natural gas – Senator King outlined how rapidly increasing LNG exports are driving increased energy costs for consumers. In... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a historic investment in America’s infrastructure. Senator King, who attended today’s signing ceremony at the White House, was a member of the bipartisan group heavily involved in the negotiation of the bill from an initial Oval Office conversation onwards, securing major priorities in the final package, including a $65... Continue Reading »
On Veterans Day, Senator King Launches Interview Series With a Maine WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War Veteran Senator introduces “Maine’s Veteran Voices” – in partnership with the Library of Congress’ Veterans History ProjectClick HERE to watch the interview and HERE to download broadcast-quality videoWASHINGTON, D.C. – In honor of Veterans Day, today the Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) is releasing the first episode of Senator King’s new interview series, “Answering the Call: Maine’s... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement from Senator King in honor of Veterans Day:“When President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first “Veterans Day Proclamation” in 1954, he wrote, ‘In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans’ organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose.’ On this Veterans Day nearly 70 years later, we are still... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the University of Maine (UMaine) has received a total of $510,104 to conduct research on potato breeding in Maine. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).“Maine’s potato industry is an integral part of our state’s heritage and plays a major role in our state’s economy,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement.... Continue Reading »
