WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Co-Chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, and Angus King, a member of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will begin accepting applications for grant funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program on Monday, December 7th at 8:00 a.m. The application period will close on January 15, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. The AFG Program funding assists fire... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, members of the Senate Intelligence Committee, have joined with Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) to introduce bipartisan legislation that would strengthen the security of the Visa Waiver Program to help prevent terrorists from entering the United States. “Protecting the safety and security of the people of Maine and across our country remains our most important consideration as we seek to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today applauded an announcement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the State of Maine will receive $19.6 million to support water infrastructure projects. The funds will be used to upgrade sewage plants and drinking water systems, replace aging infrastructure, and bolster water projects essential to environmental protection and public health safety across the state. “Maintaining strong water... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, the Chairman the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Angus King today announced that several housing authorities and municipalities in Maine will receive a total of $439,537 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The grant funding will come through HUD’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program and will be used to help public housing residents and individuals... Continue Reading »
WESTBROOK, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy toured Smiling Hill Farm in Westbrook and held a roundtable with agricultural officials from across the state to discuss the EPA’s Clean Water Rule and its impact on farmers in Maine. The roundtable follows a letter to the agency led by Senator King and signed by ten of his colleagues expressing concern over the ambiguity of the rule and how... Continue Reading »
PORTLAND, ME – During a roundtable discussion today focused on how the federal government can close the prescription painkillers to opioid addiction gateway, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced a new federal proposal that would help people across the country more quickly, safely, and responsibly dispose of excess prescription drugs. During the discussion, Senator King also announced his support for bipartisan legislation that would expand specialized treatment for prescription... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representative Bruce Poliquin have sent a letter to President Barack Obama regarding the possible designation of land in the Katahdin region as a national monument. The complete text of the letter can be read HERE and is available below. +++ November 20, 2015 The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: We understand that you are considering using your executive... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins and Angus King announced more than $2 million in funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that will provide support for distance learning and telemedicine programs throughout the state. “It is important that we recognize the hard work and dedication of community leaders and health care professionals throughout our state and continue to support projects in Maine's rural areas,” said Senator Collins and... Continue Reading »
ORONO, ME – Joined by federal officials, local business leaders and University of Maine leadership, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today helped officially unveil the Harold Alfond Ocean Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Laboratories. The new facility, which is part of UMaine’s national-recognized Advanced Structures and Composites Center, will assist businesses in developing products for the marine economy while also offering hands-on training for... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced tonight that the Senate has approved the nomination of former U.S. Representative Mike Michaud for the post of Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training. “I worked with Mike for many years when he represented Maine’s Second District and have seen his dedication to our veterans. His commitment to ensuring that our veterans have the training and jobs they deserve when they... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King released the following statement today in response to the U.S. International Trade Commission’s determination that the U.S. supercalendered paper industry is materially injured by reason of imports of subsidized supercalendered paper from Canada: “The International Trade Commission’s decision is welcome news for the hardworking men and women of Madison Paper Industries who have for far too long fought against... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In statement submitted to the Congressional Record today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) congratulated the Lewiston High School Boys Soccer Team for their recent state championship victory. The team, which has a diverse group of student athletes from various backgrounds, religions and cultures, went undefeated in the regular season and clinched its first title in program history. “This is a team with a long history, and deep friendships, that have spanned many... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) led a bipartisan group of Senators, including U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), on a letter urging the U.S. Department of Justice to protect craft brewers across America from potentially unfair and illegal trade practices on the part of larger beer companies. In the letter, which was sent to U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, the senators express concern about the possibility of larger... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the support of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today approved a bipartisan bill that would expand outdoor recreation opportunities for sportsmen in Maine and across America. The Sportsmen’s Act of 2015, which Senator King cosponsored, would prioritize recreation on federal lands and promote cooperation with state and local governments. Additionally, the bill would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to consider strict enforcement measures and increase transparency for the recently announced Connect America Fund funding. The FCC announced more than $1.5 billion in annual funding as part of the second phase of the Connect America Fund to expand and support broadband service in rural areas. “We believe strict... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today the Auburn School District will receive $45,000 in grant funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm to School program. “This important investment will help to increase the availability of local food products on the menus of schools across the Auburn school district,” the Senators said in a joint statement. “In Maine, we are lucky enough to have a... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will award $9,985,000 in federal loans to three initiatives in Maine to support rural health and public safety. Downeast Horizons of Ellsworth, Down East Community Hospital of Machias, and Orono-based Independence Advocates of Maine will each receive a loan through the USDA Community Facilities Program to improve their operations. “We welcome these... Continue Reading »
UNITY, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement this evening in response to the attacks in Paris: “My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Paris tonight as the details of these tragic events continue to unfold. These acts of violence are an unconscionable assault on freedom and liberty, and America stands ready to assist our French friends and allies as they work to bring this situation to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King sent a letter this week to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) urging the agency to reconsider proposed Rule 30e-3, which would eliminate the current requirement that mutual fund information be delivered to investors in paper form. The new rule, if implemented, would make electronic delivery the default delivery method unless otherwise selected, a move Senators Collins and King say could negatively affect Maine people... Continue Reading »
AUGUSTA, ME – During a disability and employment roundtable discussion this morning, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced five new proposals that would improve federal policy and increase employment opportunities for Mainers with disabilities. The proposals come at a time when Maine faces a significant decline in the size of its workforce and a forecast that the state may be unable to supply new workers to meet its needs in the coming decades. At the same time, nearly 70 percent of... Continue Reading »
