WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Senate Climate Action Task Force, today reintroduced legislation that would encourage the research and development of renewable energy generated through waves, currents, ocean tides, and free-flowing water in lakes and rivers, known as marine and hydrokinetic power. “Our natural resources can also be our greatest assets,” Senator King said. “By... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) underscored the importance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in preserving lands across the country for use by future generations and called on the Senate to reauthorize and fully fund the program. “This is one of the most farsighted – in fact, visionary – statutes passed in the last one hundred years,” Senator King said. “These are... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urging the agency to consider the state of Maine’s request for disaster assistance to assist Sagadahoc County in the wake of the blizzard and flooding that occurred in late January. A disaster declaration would trigger the award of federal funds to help clean up and repair damage done by the extreme winter weather... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Congressman Bruce Poliquin announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency will award the Holden Fire and Rescue Department $27,858 as part of the Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG). “Maine is home to many tight-knit communities that rely on our brave and selfless firefighters in times of danger,” said Senators Collins, and King, and Congressman Poliquin... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Angus King announced today that Maine has been granted more than $150,000 to address veterans’ homelessness in Portland and Augusta Maine. As part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, this funding will go towards targeted vouchers that offer permanent supportive... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter today, U.S. Senator Angus King, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Senator Susan Collins asked the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service (NPS) to develop technology that would allow for the electronic purchase of National Park passes and urged them to create a pilot program to test the technology at Maine’s Acadia National Park. “Today, it is possible to buy almost anything on a smart phone;... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During his opening statement at the first meeting of the Budget Conference Committee today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) urged his colleagues to pursue a more balanced approach to the nation’s budget that relieves sequestration and continues important investments in national security, education, and infrastructure: “We cannot continue to just ignore this problem…so the question is how do we deal with it,” Senator King said. “There are... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) will award three Economic Development District Planning grants to Maine organizations totaling $210,000. The Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, Eastern Maine Development Corporation, and Northern Maine Development Corporation each will receive $70,000 to help create an economic development planning framework, process, and strategy to support... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King applauded Brunswick-based startup Bitzy Baby and its owners, Whitney and Seabren Reeves, for being named one of fifteen finalists in a national competition held by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for entrepreneurs that develop products and services in order to enhance the lives of women and their families. “Maine startups and small businesses are constantly innovating and helping to propel our economy... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter yesterday, Senators Susan Collins, Angus King and Congressman Bruce Poliquin urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to consider Maine’s request to add Washington County to the disaster declared last month in Cumberland, York and Androscoggin counties. A disaster declaration would trigger the award of federal funds to help clean up and repair damage done by the extreme winter weather earlier this year. In the letter, Senators... Continue Reading »
NEWCASTLE, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), along with Head of School David Sturdevant and others, formally opened the school’s Cable-Burns Applied Technology and Engineering Center and a Residence Hall today during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. During the event, Senator King spoke about the importance of cultivating hands-on, 21st century approaches to learning that will prepare students for success in today’s global economy. “The Cable-Burns Center and new Residence... Continue Reading »
NEWCASTLE, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King announced today that he and a group of bipartisan colleagues have reintroduced the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act. This legislation would remove burdensome restrictions from individuals looking to invest in startups, allowing those startups to get the capital needed to grow their business and create jobs. “Through startups, our entrepreneurs and innovators push the envelope and build on bold ideas, helping propel our economy... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a push by U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee today unanimously passed an education bill that includes a pilot program he and other lawmakers, including Senator Susan Collins, advocated for granting states greater flexibility related to federal testing requirements. “This education bill is a victory for teachers and school leaders across America who want nothing more than the federal government... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced today that he will serve on the Conference Committee tasked with finalizing the Fiscal Year 2016 Congressional Budget. Senator King was appointed to the position along with the rest of the Senate Budget Committee. The Conference Committee, which consists of 30 Senate and House lawmakers, will reconcile the differences between the two budgets passed by both chambers earlier this year to create the final Congressional... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement today after voting in favor of the motion to proceed to a conference on the budget with the U.S. House of Representatives: “While I do not support the Senate budget, I do support making this institution work,” Senator King said. “If there’s a silver-lining, it’s that the Senate budget includes an amendment I cosponsored that paves the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and U.S. Senator Angus King today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded two grants totaling $138,095 to the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety (MeBHS) to support state initiatives aimed at promoting road safety. “In a rural state like Maine, roadways are the veins that connect communities, bring people together, and support economic... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today approved legislation that would establish a legislative framework for Congress to consider any final nuclear agreement reached by the United States, its P5+1 partners, and Iran: “This bill lays out a sensible and orderly process that will allow Congress to weigh in on any potential deal in a responsible manner,” Senator King said. “This... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Angus King (I-ME), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) praised Portsmouth Naval Shipyard today as it received the distinct honor of a prestigious national safety award. The Chief of Naval Operations Fiscal Year 2014 Shore Safety Award for Large Industrial Activities is granted in recognition of significant contributions to safety and occupational health. In the last year, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has made significant gains... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, as the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee prepares to mark up a bill reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, a group of seven Senators – including U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) – offered recommendations to strengthen the proposed bill, the Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. In a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the HELP Committee, Senator King and Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.), Joe Manchin... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and Congressman Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement welcoming today’s vote by the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) to proceed with an affirmative preliminary injury determination in regards to the unfair subsidies received by the Port Hawkesbury paper mill: “We applaud the International Trade Commission’s vote to continue investigating the unfair trade subsidies Canadian... Continue Reading »
