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 »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Congressman Bruce Poliquin sent a letter to United States International Trade Commission (ITC) Chairwoman, Meredith Broadbent, seeking an affirmative preliminary injury determination in regards to the unfair subsidies received by the Port Hawkesbury paper mill. This stems from the Coalition of Fair Paper Imports, which includes Madison Paper Industries and Verso Corporations, petition alleging that Canadian... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and U.S. Senator Angus King today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the City of Portland $2,532,600 for improvements at the Portland International Jetport, $1,250,000 to the City of Bangor for improvements at the Bangor International Airport, and $350,000 to the City of Presque Isle, for improvements at the Northern Maine Regional Airport at... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will provide $3,734,500 to the state of Maine as part of the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP). This program supports Maine’s implementation of homeland security strategies to protect the people of Maine in the face of catastrophic events or acts of terrorism. “This investment will help our state prepare for, protect against, and respond to terrorism... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services Committees, released the following statement on today’s announcement that the P5+1 nations have reached a political framework agreement with Iran: “A nuclear-armed Iran is a dangerous proposition not only to the United States, but also to the rest of the world – and diplomacy is, as it always has been, the best way for the U.S. and its allies to mitigate that threat.... Continue Reading »
NAPLES, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Senate Climate Action Task Force, joined with representatives from conservation and outdoor recreation groups for a forum at the Naples Town Hall to highlight the impact of climate change on ice fishing in Maine. “From lobstermen in the Gulf of Maine to fishermen here at Sebago Lake, people throughout Maine recognize that climate change is real and that it’s... Continue Reading »
LEWISTON, ME – Following several visits to Portland-area schools and a roundtable with administrators and teachers yesterday, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today sent a letter to the leaders of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee urging them provide Maine and other states with greater flexibility in complying with federal standardized testing requirements as they work to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), better known as No... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Congressman Bruce Poliquin announced that the Maine Farmland Trust will receive $249,816 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help people in Maine who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to purchase more Maine-grown fruits and vegetables. “Healthy food helps to make healthy families, and it’s important that Maine’s most vulnerable citizens have access to... Continue Reading »
