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 »
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) sent a letter to the leadership of the Judiciary and Commerce Committees expressing their concern about the reauthorization of distant signal provisions in the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELAR).Provisions in STELAR, which expires at the end of this year, allow satellite TV companies to import TV signals from major markets into local markets. When the law initially passed 30 years ago,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that he has cosponsored the For the People Act, a sweeping package of legislative reforms that would strengthen anti-corruption laws and address the dominance of big money in politics; the bill is the Senate’s companion legislation to H.R. 1 in the U.S. House of Representatives, which passed the House earlier this month.To further strengthen campaign finance reform laws, Senator King also announced his reintroduction of the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) questioned Acting Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt on a number of environmental issues important to Maine people, including the possibility of offshore drilling in the Gulf of Maine, the status of the Katahdin Woods and Water Monument, and Senator King’s legislation to address the National Park Service’s $12 billion maintenance backlog. Senator King’s questioning came during a hearing in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) emphasized the responsibility of the Navy to ensure its contractors and subcontractors take adequate precautions to defend themselves against cyber attack. Senator King’s questioning comes on the heels of recent reports that the Navy’s industry partners are being targeted by foreign cyber attacks, who use these systems to access classified information. Today’s comments came during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Angus King and Joe Manchin (W-Va.), members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) requesting information about NERC’s efforts to protect the United States’ bulk power system from supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly those posed by vendors from Russia and China. The letter was motivated by Senator King’s questioning of NERC CEO James Robb in a February 14th... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced his co-sponsorship of the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement Deterrence (TRACED) Act, bipartisan legislation that gives regulators more resources to find robocall scammers, increases penalties for violators, and promotes call authentication and blocking adoption. The legislation would also bring together federal agencies and state attorneys general to address obstacles to criminal prosecution of illegal... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) voted against the Green New Deal resolution before the Senate. In his full statement, which can be read below, King emphasized that while he opposes the contents of the resolution, he strongly agrees with the need for “decisive action.” Also in his statement, Senator King expressed his frustration with to the circumstances surrounding today’s vote, which he described as “a cynical act of political theater.” Senator King’s full statement... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement after the Department of Justice (DOJ) backed a federal judge’s ruling in Texas v. United States that deemed the entire Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. If the decision stands, millions of Americans could be left without health coverage and pre-existing condition protections, and families across the country could see healthcare costs rise.“While one Department of Justice decision is driving headlines... Continue Reading »
