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| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/media/maine-veterans-supporting-fellow-veterans | Maine Veterans Supporting Fellow Veterans | 2017-12-30 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Maine Veterans Supporting Fellow Veterans | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-december-podcast-king-highlights-maine-veterans-supporting-fellow-veterans | In December Podcast, King Highlights Maine Veterans Supporting Fellow Veterans | 2017-12-30 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | In December Podcast, King Highlights Maine Veterans Supporting Fellow Veterans Saturday, December 30, 2017 BRUNSWICK, ME U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today released the December edition of his Inside Maine podcast. In this edition, Senator King speaks with Travis Mills, a retired Army veteran, quadruple amputee and founder of the Travis Mills Foundation in Maine. Senator King then speaks with Jack Richards, a veteran and board member of the Veteran Mentors of Maine program. Senator King and his guests discuss how best help Maine veterans successfully transition into civilian life after service. Maine has one of the highest percentages of veterans in the country; theyre our friends, our neighbors, and our heroes, said Senator King. These veterans deserve our utmost gratitude, and our continuous support particularly as they transition back into civilian life. Thats why it was so great to talk with Travis Mills and Jack Richards, both veterans themselves who have gone the extra mile to help struggling veterans regain a sense of purpose and direction. Travis and Jacks efforts give these men and women an opportunity to realize their full potential it was an honor to speak to them and learn more about their important and meaningful work. Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a motivational speaker and advocate for veterans and amputees. While serving in Afghanistan in 2012, Travis lost portions of both his arms and legs in Afghanistan from an IED. He is only one of five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive the injuries. Since then, hes created the Travis Mills Foundation, a Maine-based non-profit aimed at supporting injured veterans and their families. The Foundations work includes the establishment of the Travis Mills Foundation Veteran Retreat, which brings injured veterans and their family to Maine in order to help the veterans overcome physical obstacles with the support of family members. Jack Richards ser… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-announce-application-period-for-assistance-to-firefighters-grant | Collins, King Announce Application Period for Assistance to Firefighters Grant | 2017-12-21 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Announce Application Period for Assistance to Firefighters Grant Thursday, December 21, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will begin accepting applications for grant funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program on Tuesday, December 26 at 8:00am. The application period will close Friday, February 2, 2018 at 5:00pm.This year, Maine applicants received more than $2.3 million in grants ranging from $10,000 to $349,143 in FY16 funds. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program provides invaluable support to the firefighters and emergency health professionals who risk their lives protecting us every day, said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. We encourage Maine fire departments and emergency organizations to apply for funding through this program to help obtain the vital resources they need to do their jobs and keep our communities safe. The AFG Program funding assists fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations in improving their emergency response capabilities. The program provides federal funding that enables these organizations to purchase equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources to better protect emergency personnel and the communities they serve. Senator Collins serves as the Chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, and Senator King is a member of the Caucus. Grant guidance for fire departments and other organizations interested in applying for AFG grants can be found HERE and the AFG Get Ready Guide can be found HERE. Applicants that require assistance should contact the AFG Help Desk by email at firegrants@fema.dhs.gov or by calling 1-866-274-0960. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-calls-on-senate-leaders-to-prioritize-public-health-funding | King Calls on Senate Leaders to Prioritize Public Health Funding | 2017-12-20 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Calls on Senate Leaders to Prioritize Public Health Funding Wednesday, December 20, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) urged Senate leaders to continue funding the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF) at current levels. The letter comes as the Congress discusses a plan to continue funding the government that threatens to cut $6.35 billion in funding from the PPHF. Prevention remains one of the key means by which our nation can combat public health outbreaks and emergencies, Senator King wrote in the letter. Prevention is also very cost effective while the nation at large spends $3 trillion annually on health care, less than 3 percent of this amount is dedicated to prevention and public health. The federal government plays a critical role in managing public health. Prevention and public health efforts are particularly critical for states like Maine with a substantial rural component. The Prevention and Public Health Fund, created as part of the Affordable Care Act, represents the nations largest investment in prevention initiatives and is used to fund critical public health programs including childhood immunizations, smoking cessation, and lead poisoning prevention in every state. Maine has also received block grants, allowing the state to pursue innovative approaches to unique local health problems. Since 2010, Maine has received $39 million in funding from the PPHF, including nearly $5 million in FY 2017. Under the original proposal to fund the government, the state stands to lose $14.8 million over the next five years, more than half of the previously budged amount. The text of the letter, which was sent to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senate Finance Committee Chair Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) can be found HERE and below. ++++ December 20, 2017 The Honorable Mitch McConnell The Honorable Chuck Schumer Majori… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/following-update-from-cms-king-announces-that-special-enrollment-period-for-maine-people-affected-by-october-storm-runs-through-december-31st_ | Following Update from CMS, King Announces That Special Enrollment Period for Maine People Affected by October Storm Runs Through December 31st | 2017-12-19 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Following Update from CMS, King Announces That Special Enrollment Period for Maine People Affected by October Storm Runs Through December 31st Individuals Affected By October Wind Storm Do Not Need to Provide Additional Documentation To Qualify; In November, King Wrote Letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma Requesting Extension Tuesday, December 19, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and healthcare assisters working to sign Maine people up for healthcare through the Affordable Care Act have received additional guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, telling them that people in Maine affected by Octobers wind storm can sign up for coverage through December 31st, and will not require any additional documentation to qualify. The new information provides an update to CMS Administrator Seema Vermas response to Senator Kings request for an extension of open enrollment for affected areas of Maine. The October wind storm caused hundreds of thousands of Maine people to lose power just as the Open Enrollment period began, Senator King said. In what was already a shortened open enrollment period, those were valuable days during which many in Maine were not able to explore the different plans available or purchase coverage. Im grateful to CMS and Administrator Verma for recognizing the hardship this posed to our state, and urge our states affected citizens to take advantage of this renewed opportunity to secure healthcare for 2018. Per Administrator Vermas letter to Senator King, any resident of Maine who did not secure coverage by the end of the Open Enrollment Period and was affected by the wind storm should contact the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 to speak with a Marketplace representative. The ACAs Open Enrollment Period, which ended on December 15th,had previously been shortened from 12 weeks to 6 weeks, and included a 12 hour shutdown of the Affordable Care Act website during most weekends. Earlier this year… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/news/video-and-audio/view/on-senate-floor-king-calls-on-colleagues-to-focus-on-expired-soon-to-expire-essential-services | On Senate Floor, King Calls on Colleagues to Focus on Expired, Soon-to-Expire Essential Services | 2017-12-18 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | 4 Gabriel Drive, Suite 3 Augusta, Maine 04330 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-veterans-hold-conversation-on-new-va-positions-in-maine | King, Veterans Hold Conversation on New VA Positions in Maine | 2017-12-18 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King, Veterans Hold Conversation on New VA Positions in Maine Monday, December 18, 2017 PORTLAND, ME U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today joined local veterans and veteran advocates at American Legion Post 153 in Auburn to discuss the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcement, made last week, that it will fund three new positions in Maine to better serve the needs of justice-involved Maine veterans confronting homelessness, mental health, or substance abuse issues. The funding will support a Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) Specialist, a Health Care for Re-entry Veterans (HCRV) coordinator, and a specialist focused on veteran suicide prevention. Hearing from veterans who have seen the value of the Veterans Justice Program firsthand is a powerful testament to the programs importance and once again underscores our collective responsibility to care for the veterans who have cared for us, Senator King said. These new positions in our home state will strengthen outreach efforts to Maine veterans and support them in a time of need. I am grateful to the veterans, mentors, and advocates who joined the conversation this morning and look forward to working together to help our veterans and support our community. Included in the conversation were graduates of the Maine Co-Occuring Disorders and Veterans Court, Veterans Mentors of Maine, and founder of the first Maine veterans court Justice Nancy Mills. Participants in the Maine Co-Occuring Disorders and Veterans Court, which works in cooperation with the Veterans Justice Program, meet with a judge each week, meet multiple times a week with an assigned case manager, and attend intensive outpatient treatment.If a higher level of care is needed, referrals are made to residential facilities. Case managers assist participants in securing safe and affordable housing and accessing employment and educational opportunities. In February, Senator Kingwrote to the VAurging the Department to fund a Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/on-senate-floor-king-calls-on-colleagues-to-focus-on-expired-soon-to-expire-essential-services | On Senate Floor, King Calls on Colleagues to Focus on Expired, Soon-to-Expire Essential Services | 2017-12-18 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | On Senate Floor, King Calls on Colleagues to Focus on Expired, Soon-to-Expire Essential Services While essential programs and services go unfunded, Congress forcing through tax reform on arbitrary deadline Monday, December 18, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today urged his colleagues in Congress to focus their legislative priorities on essential programs and services that have expired or are set to expire before the end of the year. During his speech, Senator King highlighted the misguided decision to force through tax reform based on an arbitrary deadline instead of addressing funding for some of the nations most pressing issues. Essential programs and services ranging from the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to FEMA Disaster Relief have gone unfunded or have not been reauthorized this fall, with many more programs in jeopardy if they are not addressed by the end of 2017. I want to talk about deadlines missed, and deadlines that dont exist, Senator King said. I don't know where else, other than in this body, where deadlines, which have enormous implications and enormous importance, are simply ignored. Now, I just sat in the last day or so and put together some real deadlines that we have in the law right now. What are they? Well, the Children's Health Insurance Program, deadline September 30, 2017. That's gone. That's passed. I can give you 23,000 reasons that we should have met that deadline. That's the number of young people in Maine that are covered by the Children's Health Insurance Program. Nine million nationwide. But we missed the deadline. Why? I can't find any reason. We don't know anything now that we didn't know in the middle of September or in August when we could have passed this program, but we just blew right by it. Maybe it's because none of our kids are in this program. I venture to say if the children of the members of the United States Senate were in the CHIP program, we would have met that deadline. But we … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/at-greater-portland-health-king-calls-on-congress-to-fully-fund-health-care-services-critical-to-maine | At Greater Portland Health, King Calls on Congress to Fully Fund Health Care Services Critical to Maine | 2017-12-15 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | At Greater Portland Health, King Calls on Congress to Fully Fund Health Care Services Critical to Maine Friday, December 15, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today joined health professionals, parents, and advocates at Greater Portland Health in Portland to underscore the importance of fully funding the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and reauthorizing funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Federal funding for CHIP expired at the end of September, putting millions of low-income children across the country at risk of losing their health coverage. Funding for FQHCs is also currently in jeopardy, as Congress has not acted to reauthorize the Community Health Centers Fund, which provides 70 percent of all federal funding for FQHCs across the country. Access to top-quality health services helps people care for their families and builds a healthy Maine community, Senator King said. Right now, Congresss neglect to fully fund CHIP and community health centers puts families in our state at an unnecessary risk. This is an abdication of our responsibility to the people we serve. For the hundreds of thousands of Maine people who use these essential services, and for millions more across the country, I urge my colleagues to act now and fund CHIP and Federally Qualified Health Centers. CHIP provides low-cost health insurance to children in families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but are not able to afford private health insurance. In Maine, CHIP covers 23,000 children, and 9 million children nationwide are covered through the program. In some states, including Maine, CHIP also covers pregnant women. Greater Portland Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides health care to the greater Portland community and helps uninsured and medically underserved people access the care they need. Senator King is a strong supporter of FQHCs and their mission to provide quality, affordable primary care services to more than… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-announce-500000-grant-for-aroostook-band-of-micmacs | Collins, King Announce $500,000 Grant for Aroostook Band of Micmacs | 2017-12-15 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Announce $500,000 Grant for Aroostook Band of Micmacs Friday, December 15, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $500,000 to the Aroostook Band of Micmacs through USDA Rural Developments Community Facilities Direct Loan Program.The funding will be used to construct a two-story, multifunction facility in Presque Isle that will provide space for important tribal programs. Investing in infrastructure for the Aroostook Band of Micmacs ensures that the tribe can provide programs crucial to the community, said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. We applaud the USDA for supporting Maine tribes like the Aroostook Band of Micmacs and helping to strengthen our rural communities. The Presque Isle facility will include housing, realty, and assets programs; Head Start; and programs for youth and seniors. In addition, the construction project will include road, water, sewer, and electrical upgrades and a new paved parking area. USDA Rural Development programs provide grants and loans to assist economic expansion and job creation. Funds are directed towards infrastructure improvement, business development, homeownership, community services, public safety, and broadband access in rural areas across the country. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-join-bipartisan-group-of-senators-to-urge-congressional-leadership-to-commit-resources-to-opioid-epidemic | Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group of Senators to Urge Congressional Leadership to Commit Resources to Opioid Epidemic | 2017-12-15 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group of Senators to Urge Congressional Leadership to Commit Resources to Opioid Epidemic Friday, December 15, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King joined a bipartisan group of nine senators in a letter to Leaders McConnell (R-Ky.) and Schumer (D-N.Y.) today calling on them to provide states like Maine with the resources they need to tackle the ongoing opioid epidemic.In their letter, the bipartisan group urged Senate leadership to include additional funding dedicated to addressing the public health crisis in the upcoming supplemental and omnibus appropriations legislation. Opioid misuse is not a partisan issue. It is ravaging communities in every state and preys upon individuals and families regardless of party affiliation, wrote the Senators. We have worked together on this issue in the past, and with the clear statement from Acting Secretary Hargan that the administration is looking for Congress to lead the way, it is time for us to work together again. As the Senate considers pending supplemental and omnibus appropriation legislation, please make every effort to ensure that new, substantial and sustained funding for the opioid epidemic is included in any legislative package. As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Collins has secured significant funding for addiction treatment services. Earlier this fall, she announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee hasapproved $816 million a $665 million increase over the past two years for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) opioid abuse treatment and prevention programs. The bill directs $500 million to State opioid crisis grants, which were authorized through the 21st Century Cures Act, a bill that was championed by Senator Collins and signed into law in December 2016. Senator King has been a leading proponent of providing additional funding to fight the heroin and opioid crisis, which kills more than one person per day in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/following-king-letter-centers-for-medicare-and-medicaid-services-agrees-to-provide-a-special-enrollment-period-for-maine-people-affected-by-wind-storm | Following King Letter, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Agrees to Provide a Special Enrollment Period for Maine People Affected By Wind Storm | 2017-12-15 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Following King Letter, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Agrees to Provide a Special Enrollment Period for Maine People Affected By Wind Storm Announcement Comes on Final Day of 2018 Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period; King Notes Uncertainty of Individual Eligibility for Special Enrollment Period, Urges Maine People to Enroll Before Todays Deadline Friday, December 15, 2017 BRUNSWICK, ME Today, Senator Angus King (I-Maine) received a response to his November letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in which he urged CMS Administrator Seema Verma to extend the 2018 Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period for Maine following the severe storm that caused more than 400,000 Maine people to lose power. In todays letter, the full text of which is included below, Administrator Verma agrees that individuals who were unable to enroll in coveragedue to the impacts of the severe wind-storms and resulting power outages across Maine should qualify for an exceptional circumstances [special enrollment period] The letter does not describe the criteria for attributing the inability to enroll to the wind storm, and does not define how much longer affected Maine people will have to enroll. First and foremost: if you are a Maine resident who has yet to enroll in the 2018 Open Enrollment Period, its not too late to sign up today,Senator King said.I know this posed a challenge for many in Maine: With an already shortened Open Enrollment Period, Octobers storm and the resulting power outages that affected hundreds of thousands in Maine caused a large number of people to lose valuable days that could have been used to explore the different plans available and secure healthcare coverage for 2018. While Im pleased CMS will consider special enrollment periods for those affected by the storm, Administrator Vermas letter does leave several questions open: notably what information is required to qualify, how the determination will be made, and how long the s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-urges-va-secretary-to-protect-homeless-veterans-hud-vash-funding | King Urges VA Secretary to Protect Homeless Veterans, HUD-VASH Funding | 2017-12-15 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Urges VA Secretary to Protect Homeless Veterans, HUD-VASH Funding King letter follows reports that VA improperly planned to reallocate funding for HUD-VASH program to VA General Purpose fund Friday, December 15, 2017 PORTLAND, ME U.S. Senator King (I-Maine) this week wrote to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary David Shulkin urging him to protect homeless veterans and ensure veteran homeless programs are fully funded. The letter follows reports that the VA planned to reallocate funding previously appropriated for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive housing (HUD-VASH) veteran housing voucher program to the VAs General Purpose fund. I write to express my serious concern over reports that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) considered a reduction in funding for the Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) HUD-VASH program during Fiscal Year 2018, Senator King wrote. The HUD-VASH program provides critical housing support to homeless veterans and has played a critical role in reducing veteran homelessness across the nation, and I strongly oppose these types of funding reductions. While I was glad to see the VA announce on December 7, 2017, that there will be absolutely no change in the funding to support our homeless programs, I found the original proposal highly concerning and urge the VA to continue supporting this successful program... I plan to work with my colleagues in support of this important program that serves the needs of homeless veterans in Maine and across the country, and I hope that the Department of Veterans Affairs will continue as an enthusiastic partner in these efforts to end veteran homelessness. The HUD-VASH program is a collaborative effort between the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the VA that uses targeted vouchers to offer permanent supportive housing opportunities to veterans experiencing homelessness.Among VA homeless cont… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-urge-fcc-chairman-to-cancel-vote-on-net-neutrality | Collins, King Urge FCC Chairman to Cancel Vote on Net Neutrality | 2017-12-14 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Urge FCC Chairman to Cancel Vote on Net Neutrality Thursday, December 14, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai in support of the agency’s existing net neutrality rules. The senators’ letter comes ahead of today’s planned vote by the FCC on rolling back the existing net neutrality protections. “We are writing to urge you to cancel today’s vote on the Restoring Internet Freedom Order,” the Senators wrote in their letter. “Repealing the FCC’s net neutrality rules will undermine longstanding protections that have ensured the open internet as a powerful and transformative platform of innovation and economic opportunity. We are concerned about the proposed order’s impact on the free market that has driven growth in our economy for years, and the potential adverse effect on rural America’s ability to realize the internet’s full potential. Given that this change will affect every sector of the U.S. economy, we are also concerned about the speed of the process, the lack of public hearings, and the underlying rationale for repealing net neutrality without an adequate replacement.” The complete text of the letter is available HERE and below. +++ The Honorable Ajit Pai Chairman Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW Washington, DC 20554 Dear Chairman Pai: We are writing to urge you to cancel today’s vote on the Restoring Internet Freedom Order (Docket 17-108). This is a matter of enormous importance with significant implications for our entire economy, and therefore merits the most thorough, deliberate, and thoughtful process that can be provided. The process thus far in this important matter has not met that standard. Repealing the FCC’s net neutrality rules will undermine longstanding protections that have ensured the open internet as a powerful and transformative platform of innovation and economic oppor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-introduces-bill-to-encourage-energy-independence-support-21st-century-grid | King Introduces Bill to Encourage Energy Independence, Support 21st Century Grid | 2017-12-14 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Introduces Bill to Encourage Energy Independence, Support 21st Century Grid Thursday, December 14, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today introduced the Next Generation Grid Resources and Infrastructure Development (GRID) Act. The legislation would encourage energy independence, foster innovation, and leverage federal resources to support a more resilient 21st century electricity grid through the use of distributed energy resources (DER). The legislation builds off the Free Market Energy Act, introduced by Senator King in 2015, which created a first-of-its-kind framework to support DER technologies by establishing parameters for consumers to connect their distributed energy resources, like solar panels or battery storage, to the energy grid. “Fostering personal energy independence helps people in Maine and across the country lower their energy costs and contribute to the grid all the while supporting innovative technologies that help create jobs,” Senator King said. “By encouraging a commonsense framework for connecting distributed energy resources to the grid, we can build a diverse, resilient energy system that supports a 21st century economy. From lowering energy costs by increasing the efficiency of our electricity grid, to strengthening the resilience of the system from potential disruption, this bill will help keep the lights on, bolster our national security, and move our country forward.” "Maine is a regional leader in the development of innovative, forward-thinking, clean energy sources – it's critically important that our electric grid keep pace with the change in the types of electricity we use to power our homes and businesses,” said Jeremy Payne, Executive Director of Maine Renewable Energy Association. “Senator King's Next Gen GRID Act helps to ensure state regulators encourage the development of a modern power grid capable of adapting and responding to ou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-statement-on-fcc-vote-to-repeal-net-neutrality-protections | King Statement on FCC Vote to Repeal Net Neutrality Protections | 2017-12-14 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Statement on FCC Vote to Repeal Net Neutrality Protections Thursday, December 14, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement after today’s vote by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to roll back the agency’s existing protections on net neutrality: “Disastrous isn’t strong enough of an adjective to describe today’s decision. This ruling will make it harder for regular people to use the internet, plain and simple. For decades, the internet has leveled the playing field so a mom-and-pop shop in Augusta has the same chance to succeed as a multinational corporation in Silicon Valley; now, internet providers can sell fast lanes to the highest bidder or discriminate against certain content. This change is bad for small businesses, bad for consumers, and bad for the country – so I’m against it. While I’m confident that the new rules (or lack thereof) will be challenged in court, I’m also open to pursuing a permanent legislative solution to protect a truly free and open internet for all Americans.” Senator King is a fierce proponent of protecting the internet as a tool that can be used equally by all. This week, he sent two letters to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, expressing concern about the proposal: one with Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) asking Chairman Pai to cancel today’s vote, and another with a group of 38 Senate colleagues urging Chairman Pai to abandon the attempts to repeal net neutrality protections. Last week, in light of reports that bots filed hundreds of thousands of fraudulent comments to the FCC during the net neutrality policymaking comment process, he urged Chairman Pai to delay the planned December 14th vote until an investigation of the public record could be conducted. In September 2015, he filed an amicus brief with the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the FCC’s Open Internet rules. He also wrote a letter to then-FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler in advance of the Commission’s net neutrality decision urgin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-announce-more-than-23-million-navy-contract-for-bath-iron-works | Collins, King Announce More Than $23 Million Navy Contract for Bath Iron Works | 2017-12-12 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Announce More Than $23 Million Navy Contract for Bath Iron Works Tuesday, December 12, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the U.S. Navy has awarded Bath Iron Works (BIW) a $23,902,104 contract modification. The funding will be used to continue lead yard services for Arleigh Burke-class ships. “This funding is critical to ensuring that the highly skilled men and women of Bath Iron Works have the necessary resources to continue building the best, most advanced destroyers in the world,” Senators Collins and King said in a joint statement. “We applaud the Navy for this contract modification that supports the hardworking employees at BIW, strengthens Maine’s economy, and bolsters our national security.” This funding is a cost-plus-award-fee modification to a previously awarded contract for lead yard services. The modification provides engineering and technical assistance for the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, and tasks include planning and DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class Flight III upgrade design efforts. Senator Collins is a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, and Senator King is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-signs-letter-to-fcc-chairman-in-support-of-net-neutrality | King Signs Letter to FCC Chairman In Support of Net Neutrality | 2017-12-12 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Signs Letter to FCC Chairman In Support of Net Neutrality Tuesday, December 12, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined with Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla) and 37 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai urging him to abandon his plan to repeal the agency’s net neutrality rules. The senators’ letter comes ahead of a Thursday vote by the FCC on existing net neutrality protections. “Your plan gives a broadband provider the ability to significantly alter their subscribers’ internet experience,” the Senators wrote. “Once adopted, this proposal will permit that provider to freely block, slow down or manipulate a consumer’s access to the internet as long as it discloses those practices – no matter how anti-consumer – somewhere within mounds of legalese in a new ‘net neutrality’ policy. …It is a stunning regulatory overreach.” Senator King is a fierce proponent of protecting the internet as a tool that can be used equally by all. Last week, in light of reports that bots filed hundreds of thousands of fraudulent comments to the FCC during the net neutrality policymaking comment process, he urged Chairman Pai to delay the planned December 14th vote until an investigation of the public record could be conducted. In September 2015, he filed an amicus brief with the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the FCC’s Open Internet rules. He also wrote a letter to then-FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler in advance of the Commission’s net neutrality decision urging the FCC to put in place strong, light-touch protections that ensures the internet remains open and free of discriminatory practices. The complete text of the letter is available HERE and below. +++ The Honorable Ajit Pai Chairman, Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, DC 20554 Dear Chairman Pai: We write to urge you to abandon your reckless plan to radically alter the free and open internet as we know it. Yo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/maine-delegation-applauds-va-announcement-to-fund-veteran-support-specialists-in-maine | Maine Delegation Applauds VA Announcement to Fund Veteran Support Specialists in Maine | 2017-12-12 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Maine Delegation Applauds VA Announcement to Fund Veteran Support Specialists in Maine In Portland, VA Deputy Secretary announces three new positions to address veteran mental health, substance abuse, homelessness Tuesday, December 12, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin today applauded the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) announcement that it will fund three new positions in Maine to better serve the needs of justice-involved Maine veterans confronting homelessness, mental health, or substance abuse issues. The funding will support a Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) Specialist, a Health Care for Re-entry Veterans (HCRV) coordinator, and a specialist focused on veteran suicide prevention. VA Deputy Secretary Thomas Bowman made the announcement during the First Annual Military Veteran Symposium in Portland this morning. “Maine veterans answered the call to uphold our freedoms, and those struggling with mental health issues, substance abuse, or homelessness deserve our comprehensive support,” Senator King said. “These new positions in Maine provide veterans with expanded access to specialists so they can get the treatments and services they need. Maine is a community – we care for our neighbors and for each other – and with the VA’s announcement today, we have taken an important step to strengthen our community and better care for veterans across the state.” “As our population of veterans has grown, aged, and diversified, the Togus VA Medical Center has adapted to these changes to meet the needs of patients,” said Senator Collins. “Today’s announcement that the VA is funding three critical positions at Togus to help promote suicide prevention, assist veterans returning to society, and prevent unnecessary criminalization of those with mental illness will enhance the hospital’s work to provide high-quality care for veterans. I applaud the VA for making this important investm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-backs-bipartisan-bill-to-support-gold-star-families | King Backs Bipartisan Bill to Support Gold Star Families | 2017-12-08 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Backs Bipartisan Bill to Support Gold Star Families Friday, December 8, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced his support for the Gold Star Families Support and Installation Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would increase support for Gold Star families by creating a standardized policy so the families can more easily access military facilities and certain military benefits. “Gold Star families have sacrificed so much for our country and they deserve our earnest support as they grieve for their loved ones,” Senator King said. “In President Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address, he summed up our collective responsibility to care for our nation’s veterans and their families saying we must, ‘care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan.’ By improving the services and benefits available to Gold Star families, we can better live by Lincoln’s words and give back to those who have given everything so we may live free.” Under current law, there are no standardized means for Gold Star families to access military facilities to do things like visit a loved one’s gravesite, receive grief counseling, or attend a memorial service. Some services have taken steps to issue access cards, but there is still no consistent policy across military service branches. Additionally, Gold Star spouses lose their on-base benefits if they choose to remarry. Joining Senator King in supporting the Senate legislation are Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), David Purdue (R-Ga.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-collins-king-resolution-marking-december-16-2017-as-wreaths-across-america-day | Senate Passes Collins, King Resolution Marking December 16, 2017, as “Wreaths Across America Day” | 2017-12-08 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Senate Passes Collins, King Resolution Marking December 16, 2017, as “Wreaths Across America Day” Friday, December 8, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating Saturday, December 16, 2017 as “Wreaths Across America Day.” On December 16th, a convoy of volunteers is scheduled to arrive at Arlington National Cemetery to lay Maine-made balsam wreaths at the grave sites of American veterans interred there. “In its twenty-six year history, Wreaths Across America has become an enduring symbol of valor and sacrifice, and reaffirms our never-ending obligation to thank those who served in defense of our nation,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “This Maine-led tradition is an inspiring example of the generosity and gratitude to our nation’s veterans that makes the holiday season so special. We are grateful for the hundreds of thousands of volunteers who ‘Remember, Honor, Teach’ through Wreaths Across America.” To honor our fallen heroes, wreaths will be laid at the graves of American servicemembers as part of a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. In addition to Arlington National Cemetery, wreaths will be laid at more than 1,200 other locations across the country and at numerous national veterans cemeteries on foreign soil. Patriot Guard Riders will once again continue their tradition of escorting the wreath trucks from Maine down the East Coast, along with other patriotic escorts including motorcycle units, law enforcement, and first responders. Hundreds of thousands of volunteers are expected to participate in this proud tradition. The resolution is available HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/news/video-and-audio/view/on-senate-floor-king-urges-deficit-neutral-tax-reform | On Senate Floor, King Urges Deficit-Neutral Tax Reform | 2017-12-06 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | 4 Gabriel Drive, Suite 3 Augusta, Maine 04330 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-introduces-motion-to-instruct-tax-bill-conferees-to-return-deficit-neutral-final-conference-report | King Introduces Motion to Instruct Tax Bill Conferees to Return Deficit-Neutral Final Conference Report | 2017-12-06 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Introduces Motion to Instruct Tax Bill Conferees to Return Deficit-Neutral Final Conference Report “It’s unethical, what we’re doing.” Wednesday, December 6, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) introduced a motion to instruct members of the bicameral conference committee on tax reform to return a final conference report that does not increase the federal budget deficit for the period of FY 2018 through FY 2027. He spoke on the Senate floor in support of the motion, which was defeated by a vote of 48 to 50. Excerpts from the speech are below: “We are headed into literally uncharted territory with regard to our national debt… It is a threat to this country. It’s a threat to our national security. It’s a threat to every man, woman and especially child, because they’re the people that are going to have to be paying this debt. “The bill that was passed in the dead of night early Saturday morning adds $1.5 trillion to that debt…We’re adding to the debt at a time of low unemployment, enormous growth in the stock market and a relatively strong economy. Not perfect by any means, but compared with where we were 5 or 6 years ago, we’re in positive territory on the economy. That’s when you should pay down debt, not add to it unnecessarily. If we were in a crisis, if we were in a recession, if we were in a conflict that required immediate mobilization, that’s when you want to add to the debt. “That’s what you borrow for – we’re borrowing to pay park rangers salaries. We’re borrowing to do the ordinary operation of government, and now we’re borrowing to give major tax cuts in a time of relatively positive economic growth. And I know it’s not as it should be, and as high as we want it to be, but this bill that we passed that’s going to add to the debt isn’t going to do much of anything to assist us with growth. The analysis of the Joint Taxation Committee is that it will add 0.8% to GDP growth in 10 years. That’s almost immeasurable…it doesn’t … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/news/video-and-audio/view/sen-king-on-cnn-new-day-12-05-17 | Sen. King on CNN New Day 12-05-17 | 2017-12-05 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | 4 Gabriel Drive, Suite 3 Augusta, Maine 04330 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-announce-727846-in-funding-for-greater-portland-health | Collins, King Announce $727,846 in Funding for Greater Portland Health | 2017-12-05 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Announce $727,846 in Funding for Greater Portland Health Tuesday, December 5, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded two grants totaling $727,846 to Greater Portland Health. The Department’s Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) will grant $581,024 to Greater Portland Health through its Health Center Cluster program and $146,822 through its Ryan White Part C Outpatient EIS program. “Community health centers, like Greater Portland Health, help Mainers across our state receive the high quality care they deserve,” Senators Collins and King said in a joint statement. “These federal grants offer critical support for people in the Greater Portland area, and we applaud HHS for recognizing Greater Portland Health’s commitment to the surrounding community.” HRSA is an agency within HHS that is tasked with improving access to health care by building healthy communities, strengthening the health care workforce, and achieving health equity. HRSA’s Health Cluster programs targets the economic and medically vulnerable as well as the geographically isolated. The Ryan White Part C Outpatient EIS Program funds primary care for those living with HIV. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-announce-more-than-44-million-naval-contract-with-bath-iron-works- | Collins, King Announce More Than $44 million Naval Contract with Bath Iron Works | 2017-12-04 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Announce More Than $44 million Naval Contract with Bath Iron Works Monday, December 4, 2017 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the U.S. Navy awarded Bath Iron Works a $44,305,474 option last month on a previously awarded contract. The funding will be used to continue Integrated Planning Yard services for Arleigh Burke-class and Oliver Hazard Perry-class ships. “This announcement is welcome news for the hardworking men and women at Bath Iron Works,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “These contracts show the Navy’s commitment to BIW and its confidence in the shipyard’s highly skilled employees, who are vital to our state’s economy and to our nation’s security.” This funding is a cost-plus-award-fee modification to a previously awarded contract for the continuation of Integrated Planning Yard services. The modification covers integrated planning and support for the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and Oliver Hazard Perry-class of frigates built at Bath, and tasks include design, planning, and modernization efforts. Senator Collins is a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, and Senator King is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-colleagues-call-on-fcc-to-delay-vote-to-roll-back-net-neutrality-rules | King, Colleagues Call on FCC to Delay Vote to Roll Back Net Neutrality Rules | 2017-12-04 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King, Colleagues Call on FCC to Delay Vote to Roll Back Net Neutrality Rules Letter follows reports that bots may have filed hundreds of thousands of fake comments to FCC during Net Neutrality policymaking process Monday, December 4, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S Senator Angus King today joined 27 of his senate colleagues in a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai, expressing concern over reports that bots filed hundreds of thousands of comments to the FCC during the net neutrality policymaking process and calling on the Chairman to delay the planned December 14th vote to roll back net neutrality rules until an investigation of the state of the record is conducted. “A free and open Internet is vital to ensuring a level playing field online, and we believe that your proposed action may be based on an incomplete understanding of the public record in this proceeding,” the Senators wrote. “In fact, there is good reason to believe that the record may be replete with fake or fraudulent comments, suggesting that your proposal is fundamentally flawed… “Without additional information about the alleged anomalies surrounding the public record, the FCC cannot conduct a thorough and fair evaluation of the public’s views on this topic, and should not move forward with a vote on December 14, 2017.” Senator King is a fierce proponent of protecting the internet as a tool that can be used equally by all. In September 2015, he filed an amicus brief with the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the FCC’s Open Internet rules. He also wrote a letter to then-FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler in advance of the Commission’s net neutrality decision urging that broadband be reclassified as a telecommunications service under Title II of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Senator King was joined in writing the letter by Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bernie Sanders (D-VT), Ed Markey (D-MA), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-collins-and-king-announce-maine-nominees-to-the-united-states-military-service-academies-1 | Senators Collins and King Announce Maine Nominees to the United States Military Service Academies | 2017-12-04 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Senators Collins and King Announce Maine Nominees to the United States Military Service Academies Monday, December 4, 2017 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced their nominees to the United States Military Academies. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress. Admission to the United States Coast Guard Academy, also a federal service academy, does not require a congressional nomination. “We are proud to have the honor to nominate such an impressive group of Maine students to our nation’s distinguished service academies,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “The young people we have nominated have earned this honor through a commitment to strong scholarship, leadership, and character.” The following students from Maine have received nominations as candidates to the military academies from Senators Collins and King: United States Air Force Academy – Colorado Springs Name Home Town High School Tristan Cosby Houlton Houlton High School Haley Donovan Crawford Calais High School Mia Ferrante Buxton Bonny Eagle High School Zachary Grant Brunswick Brunswick High School Brinley Harrison South Bristol Lincoln Academy Patrick Hopkins Winslow Winslow High School Alexander Inman Eddington Bangor High School James Mannette Windham Windham High School Maria Maxsimic Holden Brewer High School Connor Roy … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-statement-on-senate-passage-of-tax-bill | King Statement on Senate Passage of Tax Bill | 2017-12-02 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Statement on Senate Passage of Tax Bill Saturday, December 2, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Senate passed its tax bill: “Tonight, I’m disappointed, and I’m angry, because the American people deserve better. For months, moderates in the Senate reached across the aisle to colleagues – and friends – asking them to sit down and work together on a commonsense tax reform bill that supports hardworking Americans and fosters economic growth for businesses in Maine and across the country. In other words: to govern. But instead of digging in and doing the hard work, this Senate has decided to pass a bill that helps the few instead of the many, and shifts a massive financial burden onto our children. Rather than maximize this opportunity to help working Americans and set our nation on a path to further prosperity, this bill pushes through at least $1 trillion in unfunded tax cuts for the wealthy and for corporations. These cuts are not only misguided – they’re downright dangerous, and their effects will be felt by every aspect of our society, from the health of our economy to our national security interests. “By rushing this legislation through the Senate with no hearings, no input from experts and no feedback from the American people, we’ve advanced a terrible bill that will have terrible consequences. If history is any guide, this will be the major tax reform bill of the next 20 to 30 years, affecting every business, every citizen, and our entire economy. I’m disappointed today – but I hope members of Congress will reconsider the chance to work across the aisle to make fixes to this deeply flawed piece of legislation, so we can mitigate the damage to everyday Americans.” Senator King has consistently called for a responsible, balanced and long-term approach to addressing our national debt and deficit. On Thursday, he offered an amendment to refer the tax bill to the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/news/video-and-audio/view/sen-king-joins-ac360-to-discuss-floor-developments-on-senate-tax-bill | Sen. King Joins AC360 to Discuss Floor Developments on Senate Tax Bill | 2017-12-01 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | 4 Gabriel Drive, Suite 3 Augusta, Maine 04330 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/news/video-and-audio/view/sen-king-joins-morning-joe-to-discuss-senate-tax-plan | Sen. King Joins Morning Joe to Discuss Senate Tax Plan | 2017-12-01 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | 4 Gabriel Drive, Suite 3 Augusta, Maine 04330 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/news/video-and-audio/view/ahead-of-vote-on-tax-reform-king-warns-of-proposals-dangerous-impact-on-national-deficit | Ahead of Vote on Tax Reform, King Warns of Proposal’s Dangerous Impact on National Deficit | 2017-11-30 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | 4 Gabriel Drive, Suite 3 Augusta, Maine 04330 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/news/video-and-audio/view/in-armed-services-hearing-king-underscores-significance-of-diplomacy-in-national-defense-strategy | In Armed Services Hearing, King Underscores Significance of Diplomacy in National Defense Strategy | 2017-11-30 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | 4 Gabriel Drive, Suite 3 Augusta, Maine 04330 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ahead-of-vote-on-tax-reform-king-warns-of-proposals-dangerous-impact-on-national-debt | Ahead of Vote on Tax Reform, King Warns of Proposal’s Dangerous Impact on National Debt | 2017-11-30 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Ahead of Vote on Tax Reform, King Warns of Proposal’s Dangerous Impact on National Debt “It’s Shameful, and It’s Going to Come Back to Haunt Us.” Thursday, November 30, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) spoke on the Senate floor about the dangerous impact the Senate tax reform proposal would have on the national debt. Senator King’s comments came during debate on an amendment he offered to refer the bill to committee with instructions to create a deficit-neutral proposal, which the Senate voted on tonight. His amendment was defeated by a vote of 48 to 52. “One of my concerns…that I want to focus on today, and the background of my amendment which recommits and asks that the Committee come back with a deficit-neutral bill, is the debt and the deficit,” said Senator King, who then turned to a chart of federal debt as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (linked below as Chart 1). “If you notice there’s a pattern here…the pattern is that when we get into major catastrophes – including war – that’s when we have to borrow money…this is why you preserve your borrowing power for when you actually need it… “Look where we’re headed – we’re headed to a place where we aren’t going to be able to sustain this debt. Everybody knows that, and yet the bill that we’re voting on today expands the deficit by somewhere between half a trillion and two and a half trillion dollars, depending upon how it’s all sorted out…it’s shameful, and it’s going to come back to haunt us… “Now I’ve been around public life and politics for a long time, and I’ve heard a lot about deficits, and people are concerned about deficits – until today! The deficit doesn’t seem to be a big deal anymore. I predict that after this bill passes, within a couple of years when the deficits start to mount up, the same people who are voting for this bill today are going to say, ‘Oh my goodness, we have these huge deficits, what are we going to do? I think we have to cut entitlements, w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-armed-services-hearing-king-underscores-importance-of-diplomacy-for-national-security | In Armed Services Hearing, King Underscores Importance of Diplomacy for National Security | 2017-11-30 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | In Armed Services Hearing, King Underscores Importance of Diplomacy for National Security Thursday, November 30, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today underscored the importance of diplomatic efforts to support and strengthen United States national security interests during a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The hearing was held to receive testimony from outside experts on recommendations for a future National Defense Strategy. “Defending the national security of the United States involves a continuum, it seems to me, that goes from diplomacy to war,” Senator King said to the witnesses before the Armed Services Committee. “War is the most expensive and least desirable of those outcomes. “I think of Afghanistan. Our success there will ultimately depend upon the success of the government in Afghanistan to gain the confidence of its people. In Iraq, the relationship between the government of Iraq, and the Kurds, and the Sunni population is ultimately going to determine if Iraq is a successful state. North Korea, the solution to North Korea lies through diplomacy with China. I think everyone appreciates and understands that. The reason Iran is not North Korea today is because of the JCPOA, which was passed two years ago. Otherwise – according to the intelligence services – we would be dealing with an Iran with a nuclear weapon, today, about two years from when we passed that bill. Israel-Palestine, a major flashpoint for conflict in the Middle East, it’s all about diplomacy.” Senator King went on to discuss the issues with staffing at the U.S. Department of State, and highlighted the need to fill important posts at the department. “Right now, by the way, under the current dispensation, this part of the strategy – that is diplomacy – is being drastically downgraded, with budgets cut at the State Department,” said Senator King. “We don’t have an Ambassador to South Korea, for example, or even a nominee.” Th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-applaud-university-of-maine-designation-as-a-combined-heat-and-power-assistance-center | Collins, King Applaud University of Maine Designation as a Combined Heat and Power Assistance Center | 2017-11-29 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Applaud University of Maine Designation as a Combined Heat and Power Assistance Center UMaine one of eight new CHP assistance centers eligible for DOE funding Wednesday, November 29, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today applauded the U.S Department of Energy (DOE) decision to select the University of Maine as a regional Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) program designee. The announcement includes $25 million in DOE funding, which will be disbursed over five years to eight new CHP TAP designees, including the University of Maine. The funding aims to advance the installation of cost-effective, highly efficient CHP technologies. CHP technologies can efficiently leverage forest industry byproducts and turn them into added value for local economies, which diversifies energy options for rural industries, increases markets for forest products residuals, and maximizes use of Maine’s natural resources. “CHP technologies provide an exciting opportunity to explore innovative strategies that lower energy costs and strengthen the Maine economy,” Senator Collins and King said in a joint statement. “By leveraging our state’s natural resources, we can bolster the forest products industry and help create jobs that support our rural communities. We are thrilled the Department of Energy has recognized the University of Maine as a premier research institution that can help industries in Maine further develop the potential of CHP technology.” "We are thrilled to be part of this important Department of Energy Program,” said Dr. David Dvorak, Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University of Maine. “Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems offer real solutions to today's energy issues: supporting economic development through improved energy efficiency, increased energy resiliency, and lower energy costs. We have a strong team of experts at the University of Maine an… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-bipartisan-group-of-colleagues-reintroduce-bill-to-prioritize-preventive-healthcare_ | King, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Prioritize Preventive Healthcare | 2017-11-29 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Prioritize Preventive Healthcare Wednesday, November 29, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ben Cardin (D-Maryland), along with Tom Udall (D-New Mexico) today reintroduced the Preventive Health Savings Act, legislation that would direct the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to more accurately reflect the cost-savings of preventive healthcare, including health screenings. “Congress has recently spent a lot of time debating the best methods of paying for healthcare, and for good reason: the American people rely on this care to live happy, healthy lives,” said Senator King. “But these recent discussions don’t address the underlying problem of overall healthcare spending. Regardless of who is writing the check, the current trajectory of healthcare spending is unsustainable. We need to make the most of options like preventive care, which is proven to control costs and improve the overall health of communities. By ensuring that future Congressional Budget Office studies extend beyond the existing ten-year budget window, this bill will help us fully understand the long-term benefits and maximize the impact of preventive care to improve overall health, in Maine and across the country.” “This bipartisan legislation is a simple fix that will allow the Congressional Budget Office to capture the long-term savings that can be achieved through preventive health care, arming lawmakers with more accurate information when considering legislation to improve health care system,” said Senator Crapo. “Prevention and early detection through cancer screenings, counseling, and immunization all lower healthcare costs by reducing the severity of disease. As a nation, we spend far more on the treatment of disease than we do on preventive health. But our neglect of prevention has been costly, overwhelming our healthcare budgets, particularly Medicare and Medicaid,” said Senator Cardin. “Re-eva… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/news/video-and-audio/view/in-budget-committee-king-urges-caution-on-rushed-tax-reform-process | In Budget Committee, King Urges Caution on Rushed Tax Reform Process | 2017-11-28 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | 4 Gabriel Drive, Suite 3 Augusta, Maine 04330 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-budget-committee-king-urges-caution-on-rushed-tax-reform-process | In Budget Committee, King Urges Caution on Rushed Tax Reform Process | 2017-11-28 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | In Budget Committee, King Urges Caution on Rushed Tax Reform Process “The ancient Roman historian Tacitus said, ‘Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.’” Tuesday, November 28, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, today urged caution on rushing the proposed tax reform plan through the Senate without substantial hearings, feedback from the public, or information from experts. His remarks come days ahead of a planned vote before the full Senate on the tax cut framework. “We could get 70 votes, or 80 votes, for a tax reform proposal that was less damaging to the deficit, more stimulative to the economy, and more fairly distributed,” Senator King said. “[…]Let’s slow down, have a real process, get input from people all across the country, find out what this bill would actually do. Change it. Improve it. And then come out with a product that can be passed on a bipartisan basis, will be much more consistent with the needs and desires of the American people, and will make – I believe – a difference for the next generation. Instead of being a millstone, it will be an opportunity.” This morning, Senator King joined a group of moderate Democrats to underscore the potential and desire for bipartisan compromise on tax reform. The press conference is available in full HERE. Senator King has consistently called for a responsible, balanced, and long-term approach to addressing the United States national debt and deficit, and was named a “Fiscal Hero” in 2016 by Campaign to Fix the Debt. The Budget Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2018 budget resolution by a 12 to 11 party-line vote in October. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/media/honoring-the-service-and-activism-of-maine-veterans | Honoring the Service and Activism of Maine Veterans | 2017-11-25 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Honoring the Service and Activism of Maine Veterans | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-november-podcast-king-highlights-service-and-activism-of-maine-veterans | In November Podcast, King Highlights Service and Activism of Maine Veterans | 2017-11-25 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | In November Podcast, King Highlights Service and Activism of Maine Veterans Saturday, November 25, 2017 NORWAY, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) today released the November edition of his Inside Maine podcast. In this edition, Senator King speaks with Carmine Pecorelli, a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, about time in the military and how he’s continued his lifetime of service as a volunteer advocate for veterans. Senator King then speaks to Deo Lauria, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and the outgoing District Service Officer for the American Legion at Togus. Senator King and his guests discuss the importance of serving Maine veterans. “Maine has a long and storied history of military service that continues to this day, as our state has one of the highest percentages of veterans in the country,” said Senator King. “These are men and women who deserve our deepest gratitude for their military service – but it’s important to recognize that their efforts continued after they took off the uniform. Carmine and Deo are phenomenal examples of that continued work; pillars of service above self, these men exemplify how vibrant and vital Maine’s veterans community is. It was my pleasure to speak with them and highlight the good work they do for Maine’s veterans. ” Since arriving in Washington, Senator King has been a strong advocate for veterans issues. This was particularly true in November: over Veterans Day weekend, he joined members of the community to observe Veterans Day at Northern Maine Veterans’ Cemetery in Caribou, where he provided keynote remarks and participated in the wreath laying cemetery. He also spoke at the opening of the Maine Troop Greeters Museum at Bangor International Airport, and presented World War II Veteran and Penobscot Tribal Elder with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. Earlier in the month, Sen. King also announced his support for two bills to protect and support American veterans. These are just the latest example… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/on-small-business-saturday-king-highlights-local-economy-in-oxford-county | On Small Business Saturday, King Highlights Local Economy in Oxford County | 2017-11-25 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | On Small Business Saturday, King Highlights Local Economy in Oxford County Saturday, November 25, 2017 NORWAY, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today met with small business owners and community members in the Norway/South Paris region to underscore how supporting local businesses can grow the Maine economy. His visit came on Small Business Saturday, which falls on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and emphasizes the importance of supporting local small businesses, particularly during the holiday season. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. All across Maine, there are independently-owned businesses that create jobs for local people and foster growth and innovation in our communities,” Senator King said. “The local business owners I met with in Paris and Norway today characterize Maine’s entrepreneurial spirit, and -- by working to grow the economy -- demonstrate a dedication to friends and neighbors to make their communities more resilient. During this holiday season, let us reaffirm our commitment to buying local so we can support the Main Streets of our hometowns and help keep Maine a special place to work and live.” In the morning, Senator King visited Café Nomad in Norway to meet with local people. Following this, Senator King stopped at a variety of small businesses on Main Street in Downtown Norway and had lunch at the family-owned Norway Brewing Company. He also attended the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade, which is the state’s largest Christmas Parade. Earlier this month, Senator King cosponsored a bipartisan U.S. Senate resolution to recognize the importance of Small Business Saturday for local businesses across the country. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-belfast-king-meets-with-belfast-community-members-hears-from-local-business-leaders | In Belfast, King Meets with Belfast Community Members, Hears from Local Business Leaders | 2017-11-21 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | In Belfast, King Meets with Belfast Community Members, Hears from Local Business Leaders Tuesday, November 21, 2017 BELFAST, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today visited the Belfast region to hear from business leaders and community members about important issues impacting the area. Senator King began the day visiting Bank of America, met with community and business leaders at the Belfast Co-op, and visited Front Street Shipyard. He will end the day meeting with Sprague Energy at Mack Point Terminal in Searsport. “One of the most important parts of my job is to listen. And whether it’s in hearings in Washington, or right here on Front Street in Belfast, listening helps guide my work on behalf of our state,” Senator King said. “These meetings in Belfast today provided important insight into the many different ways we can work together to grow the economy and support Maine people. From food to ferries, innovation starts with local people driven to help their communities, and it was great to see people in Belfast working to support their neighbors and build a diverse, resilient economy.” In the morning, Senator King toured the Bank of America in Belfast, which employs about 725 Maine people and is a significant economic driver for the region. Following the tour, Senator King met with local leaders for lunch at the Belfast Co-op. The Belfast Co-op, founded in 1976, is one of the oldest co-ops in Maine and one of the largest in New England. With over 3,900 members, the Co-op has continued to expand and improve to support the local economy and Belfast’s vibrant natural foods industry. In the afternoon, Senator King visited Front Street Shipyard to discuss its proposed new manufacturing line, which is intended to support the construction of carbon fiber ferries. The proposal would expand Front Street’s operation to new markets and help grow the region’s workforce. The shipyard is partnering with the Norwegian-based company Brodene Aa, which designs and constru… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-announce-388000-from-usda-for-university-of-maines-potato-breeding-research | Collins, King Announce $388,000 from USDA for University of Maine’s Potato Breeding Research | 2017-11-20 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Announce $388,000 from USDA for University of Maine’s Potato Breeding Research Monday, November 20, 2017 BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded a grant totaling $388,000 to the University of Maine at Orono to study potato breeding and improve quality and pest resistance in the eastern United States. “Maine potatoes are a staple in homes around the country and are a testament to the quality of our farmers and small businesses,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “This funding from the USDA will support the University of Maine’s cutting-edge research into potato breeding and help the state build on our strong agricultural traditions so we can make Maine potato products more economically resilient. We’re glad the Department of Agriculture recognizes the University of Maine’s innovative research and our state’s important role in the country’s agriculture.” The grant, awarded through NIFA’s Potato Breeding Research Program, aims to increase the productivity, profitability, and natural resource stewardship of potato cultivation. The University of Maine will serve as the lead on an eastern United States potato breeding project focused on developing attractive, productive, disease- and insect-resistant potato varieties for both large and small scale production. This will positively impact productivity and quality of eastern U.S. potatoes, while also decreasing the economic impact of pests. Senators Collins and King have been longtime advocates for Maine’s agricultural heritage. In September, they introduced the bipartisan Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports (CREAATE) Act, which would double the funding for two USDA export promotion programs and help U.S. farmers stay competitive in the global markets. Senator King recently attended the Harvest Fes… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-response-to-enr-field-hearing-at-robbins-lumber-king-introduces-combined-heat-and-power-support-act | In Response to ENR Field Hearing at Robbins Lumber, King Introduces Combined Heat and Power Support Act | 2017-11-16 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | In Response to ENR Field Hearing at Robbins Lumber, King Introduces Combined Heat and Power Support Act King bill would help support rural industries, create jobs, encourage energy efficiency Thursday, November 16, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to input from leaders of the forest products industry at the October U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee field hearing at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today introduced the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Support Act, legislation that would help sustain and strengthen rural industries and create jobs by reauthorizing the CHP technical assistance partnership (TAP), which sunset in September of this year. The bill would also provide funding for the CHP TAP program for the next five years. CHP technology can efficiently leverage byproducts of the forest industry and turn them into added value for local economies, which would diversify energy options for rural industries, increase markets for forest products residuals, and maximize use of Maine’s natural resources. “In Maine and throughout the country, lowering energy costs is essential to supporting rural industry and fostering job creation,” Senator King said. “At Robbins Lumber in October, the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, industry stakeholders, and representatives from the Department of Energy were able to see firsthand how innovative approaches to controlling energy costs can be good for business, and good for the health and vibrancy of the surrounding community. Maine sits on a goldmine of fiber, and by offering an array of strategies to Maine businesses, we can better manage energy usage and ensure our forest products sector is leveraging every inch of the tree – from stump to stem.” “As we look to diversify and restore markets for full utilization of our forest resources, wood energy is an extremely important opportunity for Maine’s loggers and truckers,” Dana Doran, Executive Director… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/on-senate-floor-king-pushes-for-funding-of-federally-qualified-healthcare-centers | On Senate Floor, King Pushes for Funding of Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers | 2017-11-16 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | On Senate Floor, King Pushes for Funding of Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers “This is one of the best federal programs ever created, and it’s always been supported on a bipartisan basis.” Thursday, November 16, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) spoke on the Senate floor about the importance of funding Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), which provide vital health care services to rural communities. Seventy percent of federal funding for FQHCs expired on October 1st, threatening access to health care for tens of thousands of people in Maine. “In Maine, we have 20 centers, and 70 facilities scattered all over our state and they are providing services every day to over 200,000 people,” said Senator King during his remarks. “They’ve saved Medicaid over $100 million in Maine. $257 million is the estimate for what they’ve saved the overall health care system [in Maine]… One in six people in Maine get their health care from FQHC’s. 210,000 people. They accept everybody that comes in the door, I’ve been to them all over the state…These are the rural health care providers for rural America. And it’s not only Maine, it’s across the country. 10,000 sites across the United States, 26 million patients at risk… “If we leave at the end of the year and haven’t done this, it will be a tragedy for rural America, it will be a betrayal of rural America, it will be betrayal of our constituents. All of us have been to these centers and seen the care that they provide – the caring that they provide – the passion that people bring to the services in their communities and how much they mean to their communities. This is one of the best federal programs ever created. And it’s always been supported on a bipartisan basis.” During his remarks, Senator King highlighted a recent letter from the leader of one of Maine’s 20 FQHCs. The letter lays out the challenges FQHCs are already facing based on the uncertainty of funding: a dentist recruit, w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-reconciled-fy-2018-ndaa-with-victories-for-maine | Senate Passes Reconciled FY 2018 NDAA with Victories for Maine | 2017-11-16 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Senate Passes Reconciled FY 2018 NDAA with Victories for Maine King Hails NDAA Provisions, Renews Call to End Sequestration Thursday, November 16, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced that the U.S. Senate approved the conference committee’s bicameral agreement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018, which included key victories for Maine. Senator King served on the conference committee that reconciled the differences between the Senate’s version, which passed by a vote of 89-8, and the version advanced by the House of Representatives. The bill will now go to the President for his signature. “Throughout this process, I have proudly highlighted the important role that the people of Maine play in our national defense,” said Senator King. “This final bill will make sure Maine’s military personnel and workers in defense-related industries have the resources they need to continue making important contributions to national security. Now that the final bill has been passed, I hope that Congress can continue to work toward the best interest of both national safety and the economy by finally acting to end sequestration.” Senator King secured several major victories that will directly benefit Maine, including: NEW FACILITY AT PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD: The legislation authorizes $61,692,000 for the construction of a paint, blast, and rubber facility at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery. Senator King also supported an amendment authored by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) that calls for a study on dry dock capacity to identify and support the shipyard infrastructure needs at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. NEW NATIONAL GUARD CENTER IN PRESQUE ISLE: The legislation authorizes $17,500,000 for the construction of a new National Guard Readiness Center in Presque Isle. FUNDING FOR SHIPBUILDING PRIORITIES: The legislation authorizes mo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-speaks-out-against-drilling-in-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge | King Speaks Out Against Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge | 2017-11-15 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Speaks Out Against Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Wednesday, November 15, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the U.S. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), today spoke out against drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge during an ENR Committee business meeting. The legislation considered before the committee today would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish and administer an oil and gas program in the Coastal Plain within the refuge. “The words ‘wildlife refuge’ mean something it seems to me,” Senator King said. “[…]We’re talking about lot of coverage of this area – in multiple wells – a minimum of 400,000 acres being leased. Alaska is 375 million acres, the state owns 105 million acres, the National Petroleum Reserve is 23 million acres, and it just strikes me that the case hasn’t been made to open up this particular, relatively small area of the state for drilling. Particularly when we’re now projecting – in the news just yesterday – a record oil production in the United States next year of almost 10 million barrels a day, rivaling that of Saudi Arabia.” The 19-million acre Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the largest protected refuge in the United States, supports more than 250 animal species, and represents one of the last intact arctic ecosystems on the North American continent. The Coastal Plain, a 1.57-million acre section of the refuge, is the current focus for development. It is also designated as a critical habitat for polar bears under the Endangered Species Act and is an important hub for caribou, musk ox, and other wildlife. At present, the United States is world’s third largest oil producer after Russia and Saudi Arabia. There are currently 23.6 million acres in Alaska open for development at the National Petroleum Reserve. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-hearing-on-hurricane-maria-recovery-efforts-king-calls-for-development-of-21st-century-energy-grid-as-part-of-us-islands-restoration-efforts | In Hearing on Hurricane Maria Recovery Efforts, King Calls for Development of 21st Century Energy Grid as Part of U.S. Islands Restoration Efforts | 2017-11-14 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | In Hearing on Hurricane Maria Recovery Efforts, King Calls for Development of 21st Century Energy Grid as Part of U.S. Islands Restoration Efforts King announces support for Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act Tuesday, November 14, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), today announced his support for the Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act, legislation that would encourage the building of more resilient energy systems in response to the natural disasters declared during 2017. Senator King’s support for the legislation follows a hearing before the ENR Committee today on recovery efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which left millions of U.S. citizens without power for weeks on end. “I think we’re all agreed here it doesn’t make sense to rebuild a 1980s grid when we have an opportunity, when we have renewables, when the economics of renewables are so much better,” Senator King said. “[…]Clearly we need to amend Stafford so that it’s not simply ‘rebuild what was there before.’[…]This is an extraordinary opportunity for our country to see what a modern grid can and should look like.” The Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act would amend the Stafford Act, comprehensive legislation that allocates federal natural disaster assistance to state and local governments, to stipulate that funds granted to repair energy systems may be used to build more modern and resilient infrastructure. This would maximize the use of clean energy resources and energy storage technologies, and could lower the costs of energy bills for American citizens. This would also help address the key concerns raised by leaders of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands during today’s hearing. Following the several significant natural disasters this fall, including Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, Senator King supported both di… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-announces-bipartisan-agreement-to-cut-red-tape-for-maine-community-banks-and-credit-unions-strengthen-consumer-protections | King Announces Bipartisan Agreement to Cut Red Tape for Maine Community Banks and Credit Unions, Strengthen Consumer Protections | 2017-11-14 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Announces Bipartisan Agreement to Cut Red Tape for Maine Community Banks and Credit Unions, Strengthen Consumer Protections King, Hatch proposal to provide regulatory relief to small financial institutions included in agreement Tuesday, November 14, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) this week joined with a group of his colleagues to announce a bipartisan agreement that will improve the U.S. financial regulatory framework, promote economic growth, provide new protections to consumers, and strengthen small financial institutions in Maine. The agreement comes after months of hearings and outreach to stakeholders, companies, and consumers and includes measures from members on both sides of the aisle. Included in the agreement is language modeled after the Community Bank Relief Act, bipartisan legislation Senator King introduced with Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) that preserves financial safety measures and broadens small bank lending opportunities to provide families, small businesses, and start-ups better credit options. Specifically, it would require the Federal Reserve to expand the number of institutions to which the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement applies by increasing the asset size threshold from $1 billion to $3 billion. “Community banks and credit unions support our state’s businesses, encourage job growth, and help Maine’s hardworking men and women achieve greater financial stability and better credit options,” Senator King. “But today, these institutions are faced with burdensome regulations that were intended to reign in Wall Street in the wake of the financial crisis. Maine people and small businesses should not be paying for these misdeeds. Better tailoring regulations for small financial institutions will help rebalance regulatory costs with their benefits without compromising the safety and soundness of the financial system. This commonsense agreement comes after months of measured, thoughtful negoti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-statement-on-the-passing-of-thomas-hudner | King Statement on the Passing of Thomas Hudner | 2017-11-14 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Statement on the Passing of Thomas Hudner Tuesday, November 14, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement today on the passing of former U.S. Navy Captain Thomas Hudner, a Medal of Honor recipient and the namesake of the future USS Thomas Hudner, an Arleigh Burke Class destroyer currently under construction at Bath Iron Works. “At the christening of the USS Thomas Hudner, I recited this quote from President John F. Kennedy: ‘As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words of thanks but to live by them.’ Captain Thomas Hudner would never utter the word ‘hero’ in reference to himself, but that’s how he lived. A man who was willing to risk his life for that of his wingman, Captain Hudner was bravery personified. Though he will be missed, there are hundreds of men and women working tirelessly at Bath Iron Works to build the ship bearing his name, and ensure his legacy of service and sacrifice is known across the world for generations to come.” Hudner, a veteran of the Korean War, was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman on April 13, 1951 for displaying uncommon valor during an attack on his fellow airman, the first African American naval aviator, Ensign Jesse L. Brown. During the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War, anti-aircraft fire hit Brown's aircraft, causing him to crash. After it became clear that Brown was seriously injured and unable to free himself, Hudner proceeded to purposefully crash his own aircraft to join Brown and provide aid. Hudner injured his own back during his crash landing, but he stayed with Brown until a rescue helicopter arrived. Hudner and the rescue pilot worked in the sub-zero, snow-laden area in an unsuccessful attempt to free Brown, who ultimately succumbed to his injuries, from the smoking wreckage. The future USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116) was christened in April at Bath Iron Works. Senator King delivered remarks… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/at-maine-harvest-festival-king-highlights-bipartisan-legislation-to-support-agricultural-exports_ | At Maine Harvest Festival, King Highlights Bipartisan Legislation to Support Agricultural Exports | 2017-11-13 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | At Maine Harvest Festival, King Highlights Bipartisan Legislation to Support Agricultural Exports Monday, November 13, 2017 BANGOR, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) attended the Harvest Festival at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor and heard from Maine agriculture stakeholders, farmers and food processers. Senator King also joined members of the Maine Potato Board to highlight the Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports (CREAATE) Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator King in September that would double funding to two successful U.S. Department of Agriculture export promotion programs and help U.S. farmers maintain an edge in the increasingly competitive global marketplace. “Each and every booth at the Maine Harvest Festival serves as a reminder that our state’s agricultural products stand above the rest,” said Senator King. “But unfortunately, obstacles such as language barriers and varying regulations make it difficult for smaller farms to expand into foreign markets – in other words, it’s a tall order to ask a family farm to employ an international trade expert who’s also fluent in Mandarin. As a result, many people in foreign countries are unaware that the words “Maine-grown” are indicative of the highest quality. That’s why MAP and FMDP are so important. These programs have a proven track record of helping American farm products reach foreign markets, opening up new opportunities and adding billions of dollars to our nation’s agricultural industry. Passing the CREAATE Act would allow us to revitalize these programs, in turn creating growth in our vital agricultural industry and more good jobs across the economy.” The CREAATE Act, which Senator King introduced in September with Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), aims to revitalize the USDA’s export promotion programs, which generated a net return of $28.30 for every dollar invested between 1977 and 2014. The CRE… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-ask-doj-to-provide-guidance-on-boosting-support-for-forensic-labs-in-efforts-to-combat-opioid-epidemic | Collins, King Ask DOJ to Provide Guidance on Boosting Support for Forensic Labs in Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic | 2017-11-13 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Ask DOJ to Provide Guidance on Boosting Support for Forensic Labs in Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic Monday, November 13, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) joined a bipartisan group of 30 senators in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, asking him to provide Congress with information detailing how the Department of Justice (DOJ) is supporting and prioritizing forensic science service providers across the nation as a part of a broader approach to combat the opioid epidemic. “The opioid crisis knows no boundaries; it reaches into homes in every community in every region of this country. Stopping the flow of these drugs is critical to ending the crisis, but to do so requires the ability to trace the drugs to their source. This demands a forceful and vigorous effort by our forensic science community,” wrote the senators. The senators continued, “The current opioid crisis has overwhelmed the nation’s collective laboratory systems with more than a 6000% increase in the last four years, according to National Forensic Laboratory Information System (NFLIS) data provided by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors. Case backlogs and turnaround times are growing. Dangerous emerging drugs are not being scheduled to make them illegal, and deaths likely associated with drug overdose are not being investigated completely by medical examiners and coroners.” The bipartisan coalition of senators, led by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and John Cornyn (R-TX), called upon the DOJ to provide Congress with a comprehensive list detailing DOJ efforts to support and prioritize forensic science service providers within 30 days, and to also explain how the Department is including grant programs and technical assistance for providers at the state, county, and local levels to help combat the public health crisis. The forensic science community plays a critical role in communities affected by the opioid epidemic. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/on-veterans-day-king-honors-nations-heroes-at-northern-maine-veterans-cemetery | On Veterans Day, King Honors Nation’s Heroes at Northern Maine Veterans’ Cemetery | 2017-11-11 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | On Veterans Day, King Honors Nation’s Heroes at Northern Maine Veterans’ Cemetery Saturday, November 11, 2017 CARIBOU, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today joined Maine veterans and members of the community for a service at the Northern Maine Veterans’ Ceremony in Caribou to honor the men and women who have served in defense of the United States. Senator King provided keynote remarks and participated in the wreath laying ceremony at the cemetery. "Maine has a long and storied history of military service. During the Civil War, Maine sent a higher proportion of its citizens to combat than any other state in the Union," Senator King said. "To this day, Maine continues this tradition of service, with one of the highest numbers of veterans per capita in the United States. With such a strong, first-hand understanding of the contributions of veterans to our communities in Maine, our commitment to service also extends to an unwavering dedication to meeting the needs of the veterans and their families who sacrificed to keep us safe. The greatest expression of gratitude to the neighbors, friends and family who bravely served to protect our national security and the freedoms we enjoy is to reaffirm our commitment to those veterans who struggle with unemployment, poverty, and difficulties in accessing healthcare. Let this Veterans Day be a call to action that not only on this revered day in our Nation’s history, but each and every day, we must rededicate ourselves to caring for the veterans and their families who have sacrificed on our behalf.?" With the closest National Veterans’ Cemetery more than 450 miles away in Bourne, MA and the closest State Veterans’ Cemetery nearly 250 miles away in Augusta, the Northern Maine Veterans’ Cemetery is critical to providing continued service for the approximately 7,800 veterans and their families in Northern Maine. This week, Senator King announced his support for two pieces of legislation that will support and protect Ame… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-bangor-king-announces-letter-to-cms-administrator-requesting-extension-of-open-enrollment-for-maine-due-to-power-loss-following-october-storm- | In Bangor, King Announces Letter to CMS Administrator Requesting Extension of Open Enrollment for Maine Due to Power Loss Following October Storm | 2017-11-10 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | In Bangor, King Announces Letter to CMS Administrator Requesting Extension of Open Enrollment for Maine Due to Power Loss Following October Storm Announcement Comes as King Continues Open Enrollment Information Tour at Penobscot Community Health Care Friday, November 10, 2017 BANGOR, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that he sent a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma to request an extension of the 2018 Affordable Care Act open enrollment period for Maine. The request comes following a severe storm caused more than 400,000 people in Maine to lose power as the shortened open enrollment period began. “As you may know, a severe storm with hurricane-force winds recently hit Maine causing historic, widespread power outages,” Senator King wrote in the letter. “Without access to electricity and or communications it is nearly impossible to effectively shop for health insurance. Clearly, for those trying to enroll in healthcare, the timing of this event is dire. Because of the storm damage many Maine residents will lose nearly 1/3 of the Open Enrollment period… I respectfully ask that you consider extending the Open Enrollment period for the State of Maine to provide those recovering from the storm additional time to shop for health insurance coverage.” Senator King announced the letter at Penobscot Community Health Care, where he continued his open enrollment information tour to provide information to Maine citizens about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period. Open enrollment began on November 1st and currently stands to end on December 15th. The press conference featured health care professionals and advocates, application assisters, and health care providers. In recent months, the Administration has launched numerous efforts to undermine open enrollment including reducing the length of open enrollment from 12 weeks to 6 weeks, announcing a 12-hour shutdown of the ACA website over weekends, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-presents-flag-flown-over-us-capitol-to-penobscot-tribal-elder-and-world-war-ii-veteran- | King Presents Flag Flown Over U.S. Capitol to Penobscot Tribal Elder and World War II Veteran | 2017-11-10 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Presents Flag Flown Over U.S. Capitol to Penobscot Tribal Elder and World War II Veteran King Also Took Place in Grand Opening of the Maine Troop Greeters Museum at Bangor International Airport Friday, November 10, 2017 INDIAN ISLAND, ME – In advance of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today presented Charles Norman Shay with a flag flown over the United States Capitol. Mr. Shay is a Penobscot Tribal Elder and a veteran of World War II who served as a medic during the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Prior to presenting the flag to Mr. Shay, Senator King participated in the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Maine Troop Greeters Museum at Bangor International Airport. The museum celebrates the Maine Troop Greeters, who have welcomed more than 1.5 million servicemembers flying through Bangor International Airport on the way to or returning from deployment. “The service of Charles Norman Shay deserves our deepest gratitude, and the devotion of the Maine Troop Greeters remind us of the best way to express our appreciation,” said Senator King. “On June 6th, 1944, a 19-year old Charles Norman Shay stormed the beaches of Normandy as part of the first wave of the D-Day Invasion. Serving as a medic, he braved the treacherous seas and enemy fire to save several of his wounded comrades. Mr. Shay’s courage, commitment and ongoing leadership remind us that we cannot only honor veterans on a single day. Each and every day, we must rededicate ourselves to supporting veterans and their families, as the Maine Troop Greeters have done for more than two decades.” Senator King presented the flag to Mr. Shay at his home on the Penobscot Indian Island Reservation. Mr. Shay was awarded a Silver Star for his service in Operation Neptune, and earlier this year the ‘Charles Shay Indian Memorial’ was dedicated in Normandy, France to honor of the service of Native Americans in World War II. After presenting the flag to Mr. Shay, Senator King met with members of the comm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-introduce-legislation-to-address-acadia-national-park-boundary-issues- | Collins, King Introduce Legislation to Address Acadia National Park Boundary Issues | 2017-11-09 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Introduce Legislation to Address Acadia National Park Boundary Issues New bill builds on feedback from local community on legislation introduced by Maine delegation in January Thursday, November 9, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) today announced they have introduced Senate legislation that would help address the concerns of communities near Acadia National Park (ANP) about boundary issues and the use of intertidal zones by harvesters of clams and worms. The bill reflects feedback from the local community on the legislation introduced in January by Senators Collins and King and Representatives Bruce Poliquin and Chellie Pingree. A companion bill was also introduced by U.S. Representatives Bruce Poliquin and Chellie Pingree in the House of Representatives. “Generations of Maine harvesters and wormers have earned their livings and provided for their families on the flats of the intertidal zone at Acadia,” Senators Collins and King said in a joint statement. “The federal government must respect the longstanding rights of local people so they can support their livelihoods and strengthen Maine’s economy. This bill responds to community concerns and seeks to find commonsense solutions to ensure the National Park Service remains a good neighbor to the surrounding communities.” The legislation will also address a wide range of issues related to Acadia, including: Allowing for the 2015 Schoodic Woods land transfer to the NPS while making clear that the 1986 boundary law remains permanent. Ensuring that traditional uses of the intertidal zone are protected and harvesters’ rights upheld. Responds to community concerns on correcting park boundary survey errors. Makes permanent the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission, which ensures important local input in park issues. In 2015, ANP was deeded more than 1,400 acres on the Schoodic Peninsula by an anonymous donor. T… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-announces-support-for-bipartisan-rural-health-care-bills | King Announces Support for Bipartisan Rural Health Care Bills | 2017-11-09 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Announces Support for Bipartisan Rural Health Care Bills King-backed legislation would improve financial stability for rural hospitals, support seniors in rural Maine Thursday, November 9, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced his support for three pieces of bipartisan legislation that would improve rural health care and support rural hospitals in Maine and across the country. Senator King’s announcement follows nearly a year of outreach to hospital administrators and health professionals throughout Maine’s rural communities to learn about the impact a repeal of the Affordable Care Act would have on rural health options and to discuss strategies to stabilize the individual health insurance marketplace and lower the costs of treatment and health coverage for people in Maine. The Preserve Access to Medicare Rural Home Health Services Act, introduced by Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), would provide an extension for the rural add-on payment for home health services until 2022, ensuring seniors in rural communities have access to home health care for a reasonable cost. The Rural Emergency Acute Care Hospital (REACH) Act, introduced by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), would create the Rural Emergency Hospital Program for hospitals located in remote and rural areas, allowing them to close some inpatient beds and services while keeping outpatient services and emergency services. The Rural Hospital Access Act, also introduced by Senator Grassley, would make the existing Medicare-Dependent Hospital (MDH) program permanent and increase the payments provided through the Medicare Low-Volume Hospital (LVH) program. Both the MDH and LVH designation help rural hospitals maintain financial stability under the Medicare fee schedule. “People living in Maine’s rural communities should be able to access basic health care services close to home,” said Senator King. “In much of our state, rural health care serves not only as a critical lifeline… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-announces-victories-for-maine-in-reconciled-fy-2018-ndaa | King Announces Victories for Maine in Reconciled FY 2018 NDAA | 2017-11-09 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Announces Victories for Maine in Reconciled FY 2018 NDAA Also Calls for End to Sequestration to Boost Defense and Economy Thursday, November 9, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced that the House-Senate conference committee’s bicameral agreement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018 included key victories for Maine. Senator King served on the conference committee that reconciled the differences between the Senate’s version, which passed by a vote of 89-8, and version advanced by the House of Representatives. The conference report now must be voted on and passed in both chambers of Congress. “The people of Maine have long played a vital role in our national defense, and this bill will allow them to continue that tradition,” said Senator King. “I am proud that this bipartisan agreement gives Maine’s military personnel and workers in defense-related industries the resources they need to continue making important contributions to protecting our nation. I hope that Congress can build on this positive step by working together to end sequestration, an action that would provide additional resources and boost both our national security interests and our economy.” Senator King secured several major victories that will directly benefit Maine, including: NEW FACILITY AT PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD: The legislation authorizes $61,692,000 for the construction of a paint, blast, and rubber facility at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery. Senator King also supported an amendment authored by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) that calls for a study on dry dock capacity to identify and support the shipyard infrastructure needs at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. NEW NATIONAL GUARD CENTER IN PRESQUE ISLE: The legislation authorizes $17,500,000 for the construction of a new National Guard Readiness Center in Presque Isle. FUNDING FOR SHIPBUILDING PRI… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-backs-bills-to-protect-veterans-credit-ratings-educational-opportunities | King Backs Bills to Protect Veterans’ Credit Ratings, Educational Opportunities | 2017-11-09 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Backs Bills to Protect Veterans’ Credit Ratings, Educational Opportunities Thursday, November 9, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced support for two pieces of legislation that would protect veterans credit ratings and educational opportunities respectively. The Protecting Veterans Credit Act of 2017, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), would protect the credit ratings of veterans wrongly penalized by medical bill payment delays by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Military and Veterans Education Protection Act prevents targeting of veterans by low-quality, for-profit universities by closing the loophole that allows for-profit schools to avoid securing at least 10 percent of their revenue from non-federal sources. The current loophole excludes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DOD) education funds, like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Tuition Assistance (TA), from being counted as federal funds. “Our nation’s veterans have defended our country with honor and distinction, and deserve every opportunity to get a quality education, buy a house, or take out a loan,” Senator King said. “No veteran should be penalized because of bureaucratic delays at the VA, or be targeted by the predatory practices of some for-profit schools. It’s our duty to protect them when they return home as they have protected us. These commonsense bills will support the men and women who answered the call to serve in the defense of our freedom.” The Protecting Veterans Credit Act would prohibit medical debt from services received through the Choice Program and other VA community care programs from being reported to credit reporting agencies for one year. This delay provides adequate time for the VA and its contractors to resolve any issues related to inappropriate assignment of debt. The bill would also allow veterans to dispute and remove adverse actions alr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-colleagues-call-on-appropriations-subcommittee-to-defund-justice-department-civil-asset-forfeiture-expansion | King, Colleagues Call on Appropriations Subcommittee to Defund Justice Department Civil Asset Forfeiture Expansion | 2017-11-08 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King, Colleagues Call on Appropriations Subcommittee to Defund Justice Department Civil Asset Forfeiture Expansion Wednesday, November 8, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) this week joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues to write to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies urging the Subcommittee to defund the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) reinstated expansion of civil asset forfeiture practices. In the letter, the Senators submit that expanding equitable sharing and adoptive seizures of property violate due process protections for American citizens outlined in the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. “Civil asset forfeiture practices defy fundamental principles of due process that are central to our nation,” the Senators wrote. “Under current practices, federal law enforcement can confiscate property from individuals without first providing those affected with a hearing. Once property is confiscated, the federal government is required to show by a preponderance of the evidence—the lowest civil standard—that the property was merely connected to a crime. Property owners who contend that they did not know their property was connected to a crime (for example, a property owner who lends a car to a family member or friend who commits a crime using the car) must prove their lack of knowledge—a remarkable evidentiary burden to impose on someone challenging government action. In all cases, the federal government is not required to charge someone with a crime as a prerequisite to seizing property. We believe these practices are an obvious violation of the due process protections found in the Fifth Amendment.” While in Washington, Senator King has repeatedly expressed concern over civil asset forfeiture policy. In August, Senator King wrote to Attorney General Jeff Sessions voicing concern over the DOJ’s civil asset forfeiture policy. He is a cosponsor of the Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration (FAIR… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-colleagues-urge-senate-finance-committee-to-protect-retirement-savings-incentives-for-american-workers | King, Colleagues Urge Senate Finance Committee to Protect Retirement Savings Incentives for American Workers | 2017-11-08 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King, Colleagues Urge Senate Finance Committee to Protect Retirement Savings Incentives for American Workers Wednesday, November 8, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) yesterday joined a group of his colleagues to write to the Senate Finance Committee urging its leadership to protect tax incentives for American workers saving for retirement, and reject changes to the tax system that would harm existing incentives. The letter comes as the Senate majority is poised to release tax reform legislation this week. “Tax reform should be about strengthening the financial security of low-income and middle class Americans, both today and into the future,” the Senators wrote. “Congress needs to do more to improve retirement incentives for the American people, not less. Dramatically altering incentives for retirement simply to raise short-term revenue to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy is a cynical ploy that will harm hardworking Americans in every state. We urge you to reject any legislation that would harm the incentives on which Americans rely today to save for their retirement.” The letter addresses concerns that a Senate tax reform proposal may include changes to the current tax incentives for Americans hoping to save for retirement, specifically by adopting so-called “Rothification,” which would eliminate or limit the amount of pre-tax money that can be contributed to 401(k) accounts. In the letter, the Senators highlighted research showing that workers at all income levels participating in employer-sponsored retirement plans contribute on average at least $2,700 annually to their accounts. This amount exceeds the $2,400 limit that reportedly have been considered as a new pre-tax limit for retirement account contributions. Joining Senator King on the letter are Senators Patrick Leahy (D-V.T.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Cor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-join-bipartisan-group-of-senators-to-urge-federal-communications-commission-to-ensure-access-to-affordable-broadband-in-rural-communities | Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group of Senators to Urge Federal Communications Commission to Ensure Access to Affordable Broadband in Rural Communities | 2017-11-07 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group of Senators to Urge Federal Communications Commission to Ensure Access to Affordable Broadband in Rural Communities Thirty-nine senators press the Federal Communications Commission to address Universal Service Fund (USF) budget shortfall Tuesday, November 7, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Pat Roberts (R-KS), and Jerry Moran (R-KS) as part of a bipartisan group of thirty-nine senators in a letter urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure its commitment to affordable and reliable broadband for consumers in hardest to reach communities across rural America. “A lack of resources to meet our [shared national broadband] goals is undermining investment and consumer access to affordable broadband across much of rural America. For this reason, we write to encourage the FCC to take the much-needed step of addressing the High-Cost Universal Service Fund budget shortfall,” the senators wrote in the letter. The senators continued, “Many of the providers that serve rural consumers and businesses in our states have already begun to feel the pain of an arbitrary budget cap on High-Cost USF support. We urge the FCC to take action as quickly as possible to ensure the High-Cost USF program provides sufficient and predictable support to help deliver affordable, high-quality broadband to rural consumers.” The effort has the support of key industry associations, including NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association and the Western Telecommunications Alliance. Access to affordable, high-quality broadband is critical to our state's future and economy, and for that reason Senators Collins and King press for laws and regulations that encourage robust broadband investment in rural areas. In February, Senator King joined with Senators Klobuchar, Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and John Boozman (R-AR) to lead a letter in which 48 se… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-leads-letter-to-trump-administration-for-additional-funding-to-combat-opioid-epidemic | King Leads Letter to Trump Administration for Additional Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic | 2017-11-07 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Leads Letter to Trump Administration for Additional Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic Tuesday, November 7, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced that he led a letter to President Donald Trump with Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of 19 senators, calling on the President to support additional funding necessary to combat the opioid epidemic. “We appreciate your formal declaration that the opioid epidemic is a National Public Health Emergency. While this is a positive step forward, more action must be taken in order to craft a timely and effective national strategy that will achieve long term solutions to this crisis. Specifically, we are concerned that your declaration does not yet include any additional funding resources for key programs and initiatives that will help our patients, providers, first responders and researchers who desperately need more assistance,” wrote the senators. The senators continued, “Researchers, providers, patients, first responders, experts and policy makers agree that investing sufficient and timely resources are of paramount importance in order to allow our communities to effectively combat this epidemic. The President’s Commission on Combatting Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis agrees. The final Commission report released this week recommends that your Administration increase access to treatment and recovery programs, as well as expand the capacity for medication-assisted treatment and first responder access to overdose reversal drugs. As such, we encourage your Administration to work closely with Congress to swiftly provide the necessary additional and sustained funding to carry out a multi-faceted approach that supports activities related to research, education, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.” Senator King has been a leading proponent of providing additional funding to fight the heroin and opioid crisis, which kills more than one person per day in Maine. He … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-announce-1308121-grant-for-york-county-community-action-corporations-head-start-programs | Collins, King Announce $1,308,121 Grant for York County Community Action Corporation’s Head Start Programs | 2017-11-06 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Announce $1,308,121 Grant for York County Community Action Corporation’s Head Start Programs Monday, November 6, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) announced today the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families has awarded the York County Community Action Corporation $1,308,121 for their Head Start and Early Head Start projects. “Head Start gives young children and families in Maine the tools they need to succeed,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “By expanding access to early childhood education, we are building a foundation of opportunity for Maine children and encouraging a will to learn. York County Community Action Corporation helps to strengthen Maine communities and support our state’s working families, and this federal grant money allows them to continue in their important work.” The York County Community Action Corporation helps alleviate and solve poverty for the people of York County by assisting families and seniors within the York County community. York County Community Action Corporation helps to administer economic stability programs such as Head Start, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance, and WIC. Head Start was established in 1965 to promote school readiness and provide a comprehensive array of health, nutritional, and social services to eligible four- and five-year-old preschoolers and their families. Head Start services include early learning, health, and family well-being. The Office of Head Start (OHS), an office with the Administration for Children and Families, administers grant funding and oversight to the local agencies that provide Head Start services in Maine and across the country. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-lewiston-king-continues-open-enrollment-information-tour-at-central-maine-medical-center | In Lewiston, King Continues Open Enrollment Information Tour at Central Maine Medical Center | 2017-11-06 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | In Lewiston, King Continues Open Enrollment Information Tour at Central Maine Medical Center Monday, November 6, 2017 LEWISTON, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today continued his open enrollment information tour during a press conference at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston to provide information to Maine citizens about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period, which began on November 1st and ends on December 15th. The press conference featured health care professionals and advocates, application assisters, and health care providers and insurers. “In the event of an unexpected illness or injury, insurance can save you from medical or financial trouble, and right now, there are a wide range of options in the health care marketplace that can help people across Maine get insured,” Senator King said. “With such a short window to secure coverage, there’s no time to put this off. December 15th will be here before you know it, and it is so important Maine people go out and shop so they and their families can be happy and healthy. To me, this isn’t something academic or political, it’s about saving lives.” In recent months, the Administration has launched numerous efforts to undermine open enrollment including reducing the length of open enrollment from 12 weeks to 6 weeks, announcing a 12-hour shutdown of the ACA website over weekends, and drastically cutting funding for advertising and insurance navigator programs. Despite these changes, the Affordable Care Act’s benefits and assistance with enrollment remain available for those who sign up within the shortened time period. Senator King has been outspoken in his desire to improve the Affordable Care Act to protect coverage for the millions who rely on it for affordable healthcare, and is a cosponsor of the bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) to stabilize the individual health insurance marketplace. In October, Senator King joined health… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-announce-nearly-16-million-loan-for-fox-islands-electric-cooperative | Collins, King Announce Nearly $1.6 Million Loan for Fox Islands Electric Cooperative | 2017-11-03 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Announce Nearly $1.6 Million Loan for Fox Islands Electric Cooperative Friday, November 3, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a $1,579,000 loan to Fox Islands Electric Cooperative through USDA Rural Development’s Electric Program to support the communities on Vinalhaven and North Haven. Fox Islands Electric Cooperative will use the funds to improve five miles of electric line and make other system improvements. Fox Islands Electric Cooperative is a utility cooperative that provides electricity for the two islands. “Investing in utilities for Maine’s island communities ensures hardworking people can keep the lights on and heat their homes, and it helps small business owners innovate and grow the economy,” Senators Collins and King said in a joint statement. “We applaud the USDA for supporting the Fox Islands Electric Co-op so it can improve and maintain the modern electric framework necessary for the people of Penobscot Bay.” The Fox Islands Electric Cooperative was founded in 1974 and is owned by the communities on Vinalhaven and North Haven. With approximately 1,950 members, the cooperative leverages power from its community-owned wind farm on Vinalhaven and also purchases electricity for the islands’ grid via a 10-mile submarine power cable from the mainland. USDA Rural Development programs provide loans and grants to assist economic expansion and job creation. Funds are directed towards infrastructure improvement, business development, homeownership, community services, public safety, and broadband access in rural areas across the country. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-colleagues-urge-senate-leadership-to-protect-prevention-and-public-health-fund | King, Colleagues Urge Senate Leadership to Protect Prevention and Public Health Fund | 2017-11-02 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King, Colleagues Urge Senate Leadership to Protect Prevention and Public Health Fund Fund is nation’s largest investment in prevention, funding programs for childhood immunizations, smoking cessation, and lead poisoning prevention Thursday, November 2, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined 21 of his colleagues in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) calling on them to protect the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF) and ensure it is not used to offset the costs of reauthorizing important bipartisan health initiatives. The U.S. House of Representatives has proposed cutting 75 percent of the Prevention and Public Health Fund as part of spending legislation the House will vote on this week. “Using the PPHF as a piggy bank, even for important health programs, will result in major cuts to state, local, tribal, and territorial health departments, as well as other grantees working at the local level,” the Senators wrote. “Issuing cuts to the PPHF to fund community health care programs is a clear example of robbing Peter to pay Paul and will have disastrous effects for the health of children and working families. It will also only further exacerbate the long-term problem of mounting health care spending.” The Prevention and Public Health Fund, created as part of the Affordable Care Act, represents the nation’s largest investment in prevention initiatives and is used to fund critical public health programs – including childhood immunizations, smoking cessation, and lead poisoning prevention – in every state. In FY 2017, Maine received $4,797,052 worth of funding through the PPHF. Other senators signing the letter include Senators Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Al Franken (D-Minn.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), She… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-questions-facebook-twitter-google-on-russian-social-media-disinformation-campaigns-and-interference-in-2016-election | King Questions Facebook, Twitter, Google on Russian Social Media Disinformation Campaigns and Interference in 2016 Election | 2017-11-01 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Questions Facebook, Twitter, Google on Russian Social Media Disinformation Campaigns and Interference in 2016 Election “As a society, we have to understand when we’re being conned.” Wednesday, November 1, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today questioned representatives from Facebook, Twitter, and Google about the Russian government’s use of social media platforms to interfere in the 2016 election and the committee’s ongoing investigation. During his questioning, Senator King underscored both the responsibility of social media companies to create clear guidelines to mitigate malign activity on their platforms and the importance of creating public awareness to further the responsible consumption of news by the American public. “[Information] warfare is the division of our society. And it’s not only us – it’s the entire West,” said Senator King in his questioning. “We know that the Russians were involved in the French election [and] we know that they were involved in the German elections…This is a sophisticated, worldwide strategy that applied here in 2016… [and] it’s still happening…We as a society, we have to understand when we’re being conned.” The disinformation campaign from the Russian government is comprehensive and ongoing, with troll farms, bots, and fake accounts attempting to perpetuate fake news and sow discord among American citizens. Researchers at Columbia University report that posts from just six Russia-linked Facebook pages generated hundreds of millions of views during the 2016 U.S. election. During the hearing, Senator King also used a chart to demonstrate the hashtags Russian-linked accounts have recently used to further polarize discourse in the United States. “This is a service of the German Marshall Fund, called interestingly, Hamilton 68, that follows hashtags on a daily basis,” Senator King said while presenting the chart that highlights hasht… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-memorializes-life-and-legacy-of-richard-dudman- | King Memorializes Life and Legacy of Richard Dudman | 2017-10-31 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Memorializes Life and Legacy of Richard Dudman Tuesday, October 31, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a statement submitted to the Congressional Record last week, U.S. Senator Angus King paid tribute to the life of Richard Dudman, a career journalist and dedicated community member in the Ellsworth region. Dudman is perhaps best known for his work Forty Days with the Enemy which chronicles the time he spent in the captivity of Viet Cong-aligned guerillas while on assignment for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in Cambodia during the Vietnam War. Dudman passed away this August in Blue Hill at the age of 99. “After college, Richard served his country in the Merchant Marine and the Navy before becoming a reporter for the Denver Post. In 1954 he moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the St. Louis Port-Dispatch’s Washington bureau. In this position he would cover the assassination of John F Kennedy, the Watergate Scandal, as well as war and revolution all over the world. “[…]Even after retiring, Richard did not stop reporting. In fact, on his last day at the Post-Dispatch in 1981 Richard raced out of his own retirement party to cover the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan. From his home in Ellsworth, ME Richard continued to contribute to the Post-Dispatch and wrote editorials for the Bangor Daily News until 2012.” The complete statement is as follows: +++ Mr. KING. Mr. President, today we remember Richard Dudman, who passed away this August in Blue Hill, ME at the age of 99. Throughout his long and illustrious career as a journalist, Richard was never one to turn away from a good story, even if chasing it meant putting himself in danger. After college, Richard served his country in the Merchant Marine and the Navy before becoming a reporter for the Denver Post. In 1954 he moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the St. Louis Port-Dispatch’s Washington bureau. In this position he would cover the assassination of John F Kennedy, the Watergate Scandal, as well as war and revolutio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/media/highlighting-maines-tricks-and-treats-in-halloween-edition | Highlighting Maine's Tricks and Treats in Halloween Edition | 2017-10-28 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Highlighting Maine's Tricks and Treats in Halloween Edition | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-push-back-on-proposed-national-park-fee-increases-urge-interior-to-consider-alternative-strategies-to-fix-backlog | Collins, King Push Back on Proposed National Park Fee Increases, Urge Interior to Consider Alternative Strategies to Fix Backlog | 2017-10-27 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Push Back on Proposed National Park Fee Increases, Urge Interior to Consider Alternative Strategies to Fix Backlog Friday, October 27, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) today wrote to the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) urging it to reconsider its proposed strategies to address the maintenance backlog in the National Park System. The letter follows an announcement this week from the DOI that it is proposing to increase fees at 17 highly-visited national parks – including Acadia National Park – during peak seasons to help offset the backlog. The proposal would nearly triple the cost of park passes for private vehicles at Acadia from $25 a pass to $70 a pass. In their letter, Senators Collins and King highlight alternative solutions to fix the issue, like leveraging excess mineral revenues to create a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund or establishing a Conservation Service Corps that would engage veterans’ organizations and young people with volunteer-driven conservation projects on federal lands. “365 days a year, Acadia National Park—one of the crown jewels of the National Park System—serves as a tremendous resource for the people of Maine and the visitors who come here,” Senators Collins and King wrote. “From May through October, it sustains a vibrant economy in the region, bringing millions of visitors across the country and the world to the coast of Maine. Like most other parks, Acadia has felt the strain of the maintenance backlog, in part due to this sustained visitation. While we recognize that this proposal would bring additional revenue to the park, we are not certain that this would either solve the problem or outweigh the risk to the local community of making the park more difficult to visit. “According to the National Park Service, these fee increases are expected to raise $70 million annually. Given the scale of the maintenance backlog, at almost $12 billion, it is diffi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-sign-on-to-bipartisan-letter-in-support-of-us-hardwood-plywood-companies-harmed-by-unfair-chinese-business-practices | Collins, King Sign on to Bipartisan Letter In Support of U.S. Hardwood Plywood Companies Harmed by Unfair Chinese Business Practices | 2017-10-26 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Sign on to Bipartisan Letter In Support of U.S. Hardwood Plywood Companies Harmed by Unfair Chinese Business Practices Six American Companies Have Petitioned the International Trade Commission to Seek Relief Thursday, October 26, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that this week, they joined a group of bipartisan colleagues and sent a letter to the International Trade Commission (ITC) in support of a petition by the Coalition for the Fair Trade of Hardwood Plywood. In the letter, the Senators voice their support for an affirmative decision in an ongoing antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) case against Chinese hardwood plywood companies that are benefiting from unfair subsidies from the Chinese Government enabling them to sell – or “dump” – their products in the United States at less than market value. “For many small towns in America, the hardwood plywood industry is the largest source of employment,” Collins, King and their colleagues wrote in the letter. “When facilities are closed by unfair trade, communities are severely harmed. Moreover, Chinese companies in the wood products sector---including hardwood plywood manufacturers—are the world’s largest consumers of illegally sourced wood material. Chinese producers benefit from subsidies and from illegal logging, creating a playing field that tilts in their favor and against hard-working American manufacturers, costing American jobs.” The Coalition for the Fair Trade of Hardwood Plywood represents six American businesses and includes Columbia Forest Products, a hardwood plywood manufacturer which employs more than 160 people at a facility in Presque Isle. The Coalition’s petition is currently under review by both the Department of Commerce and the ITC. Both the DOC and ITC have preliminarily found in favor of the Coalition, and if each body makes a final determination in favor of the Coalition, the DOC will issue an antidu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-statement-on-administrations-declaration-of-opioid-crisis-as-a-public-health-emergency | King Statement on Administration’s Declaration of Opioid Crisis as a Public Health Emergency | 2017-10-26 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Statement on Administration’s Declaration of Opioid Crisis as a Public Health Emergency Thursday, October 26, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s move to declare the opioid epidemic as a public health emergency. “Opioid abuse is a slow-moving hurricane that envelops the entire nation, and with each loss leaves another community and family wrecked in its wake. The President’s declaration of a national public health emergency is a strong indication that this administration is turning its attention to the pain caused by this epidemic, but it should only be the first step. To fully respond to this American crisis, we must use every tool at our disposal. I hope to continue working with the Administration in the coming weeks and months to increase funding for this battle and explore additional actions that can help save lives in Maine and across the country.” The President’s declaration of a public health emergency does not provide additional federal funding, but does allow federal agencies to redirect previously budgeted grant money to battle the crisis. This action is short of declaring a national emergency through the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, which would have provided additional federal funding to address the issue and was promised by the President in August. Senator King has been a leading proponent of providing additional funding to fight the heroin and opioid crisis, which kills more than one person per day in Maine. He has repeatedly called on Congress and both the Obama and Trump administrations to fund laws and agencies that help address the drug epidemic. This week, he joined with a group of colleagues to introduce the Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act, legislation that would invest $45 billion for prevention, detection, surveillance and treatment of opioids. He also recently wrote to President Trump urging him to allow the governme… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-announces-passage-of-resolution-honoring-uss-forrestal-crew | King Announces Passage of Resolution Honoring USS Forrestal Crew | 2017-10-25 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Announces Passage of Resolution Honoring USS Forrestal Crew Wednesday, October 25, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that last night the Senate unanimously passed a resolution honoring the Sailors and Marines of the USS Forrestal, an aircraft carrier that caught fire following a series of ammunition explosions on July 29, 1967 while in the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam War. The fire claimed the lives of 134 servicemembers and injured 161 others. Among the survivors was now-Senator John McCain (R-AZ). Senator King joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues to introduce the resolution in July. “The Sailors and Marines aboard the USS Forrestal should be recognized and honored for their service in the Gulf of Tonkin, and must not be forgotten,” said Senator King. “They made enormous sacrifices and assumed incredible risk to fight the fire and try to save their fellow servicemembers. I am proud to recognize their bravery, including that of my friend John McCain, a man who has shown true honor and courage during his lifetime of service.” Senator King introduced this resolution along with Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Jack Reed (D-RI), James Inhofe (R-OK), Bill Nelson (D-FL), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Joe Donnelly (D-IN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Tim Kaine (D-VA), David Perdue (R-GA), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ben Sasse (R-NE), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Luther Strange (R-AL) during the week of the 50th anniversary of the fire in July. The USS Forrestal resolution can be read HERE, and the full text is available below: +++ Recognizing the Sailors and Marines who sacrificed their lives for ship and shipmates while fighting the devastating 1967 fire onboard USS Forrestal and, during t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-continues-push-for-comprehensive-strategy-to-combat-drug-crisis | King Continues Push for Comprehensive Strategy to Combat Drug Crisis | 2017-10-25 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Continues Push for Comprehensive Strategy to Combat Drug Crisis Unveils legislation to invest $45B to fight opioid and heroin epidemic, Writes to President urging administration to allow government to negotiate price of Naloxone Wednesday, October 25, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today continued his push to establish a comprehensive strategy to combat the opioid and heroin epidemic that is devastating communities in Maine and across the country. Senator King joined a group of his colleagues to introduce the Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act, legislation that would invest $45 billion for prevention, detection, surveillance and treatment of opioids. Senator King today also wrote to President Trump urging him to allow the government to negotiate lower prices for life-saving opioid overdose reversal drugs like Naloxone. The letter comes as the administration works to finalize its declaration of the opioid crisis as a national public health emergency, which would bolster funding and resources to hard-hit areas across America. “The opioid and heroin epidemic is devastating communities in Maine, tearing apart families and destroying lives,” Senator King said. “It takes a comprehensive approach to fix this crippling issue so people in Maine can be safer and healthier, and it is incumbent upon Congress to provide concerned citizens, first responders, and health professionals with the resources they need to address this crisis. By providing adequate funding and expanding access to life-saving reversal drugs, we can take meaningful steps forward in our fight and help more people recover from the grip of addiction.” More specifically, the Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act would authorize and appropriate $4,474,800,000 for substance abuse programs for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. It would promote research on addiction and pain related to substance abuse, and authorizes and appropriates $50,400,000 for each of fiscal years… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-intelligence-committee-passes-fisa-amendments-reauthorization-act- | Senate Intelligence Committee Passes FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act | 2017-10-24 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Senate Intelligence Committee Passes FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act King, Cornyn Bipartisan Amendment Strikes Balance to Protect Civil Liberties, Defend National Security Interests Tuesday, October 24, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that the U.S Senate Select Committee on Intelligence voted 12-3 to approve the FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017, which will extend the sunset of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance (FISA) Act to December 31, 2025. Included in the reauthorization is an amendment Senator King introduced with Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) that addresses the procedures by which U.S. intelligence agencies query data incidentally acquired under FISA Section 702 and requires continued review and oversight of FISA Section 702 by the FISA Court, the intelligence community, the Department of Justice, and Congress. “At a time of heightened conflict around the world, protecting Americans from national security threats must be a top priority,” Senator King said. “At the same time, our founding principles guarantee the protection of privacy – as outlined in the Constitution –– and must be a primary consideration too. I am pleased the Senate Intelligence Committee has worked thoughtfully together on a bipartisan basis to strike a balance that achieves both.” The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, first signed into law in 1978, outlines the procedures for the U.S. government to request judicial authorization to collect information on foreign governments, agents of foreign governments, and foreign non-state actors. Senator King’s amendment aims to protect the civil liberties of American citizens whose information is incidentally collected through a FISA authorization. More specifically the King-Cornyn Amendment: Requires the Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence to adopt clear procedures for querying data acquired incidentally under FISA Section 702. Directs … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-healthcare-advocates-emphasize-importance-of-preparation-for-aca-open-enrollment-period | King, Healthcare Advocates Emphasize Importance of Preparation for ACA Open Enrollment Period | 2017-10-23 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King, Healthcare Advocates Emphasize Importance of Preparation for ACA Open Enrollment Period Monday, October 23, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) spoke at the Opportunity Alliance in South Portland to urge Maine people to prepare for the Affordable Care Act 2018 Open Enrollment Period, which begins November 1st. Senator King was joined by healthcare advocates, application assisters, healthcare providers and insurers to highlight the continued availability of ACA healthcare plans, as well as reinforce the shortened enrollment window to sign up for coverage. “Reports of the Affordable Care Act’s death have been greatly exaggerated,” said Senator King. “The fact is, the ACA is still the law of the land, and the marketplace offers a variety of plans to help the people of Maine find affordable healthcare that can protect them from the financial risk that accompanies an illness or injury. As the Open Enrollment Period approaches, I urge eligible individuals to take steps to finalize the necessary information and ensure that you can get covered before time runs out.” With the opening of the enrollment window nine days away, Senator King presented four steps that individuals can take to make sure they have the correct materials to enroll in coverage. These steps are: If you have a Marketplace account, make sure you have your login info or reset your password if you can’t remember it. Get income documents (i.e. pay stubs, last tax return) for everyone you file taxes with. If you are offered health coverage through a job, get information about it. Create a list of the doctors and prescriptions you want your plan to cover. Senator King’s visit to the Opportunity Alliance comes after months of efforts from the Administration to undermine the ACA, including reducing the length of Open Enrollment from 12 weeks to 6 weeks and announcing a 12-hour shutdown of the ACA website over weekends. Despite these changes, the Affordable Care Act’s bene… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-collins-king-announce-microentrepreneur-grants-for-rural-maine-organizations | Senators Collins, King Announce Microentrepreneur Grants for Rural Maine Organizations | 2017-10-23 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Senators Collins, King Announce Microentrepreneur Grants for Rural Maine Organizations Monday, October 23, 2017 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that six organizations received grants totaling $196,124 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program. These funds will be used to help microenterprises start-up and grow in Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford, Aroostook, Cumberland, and Penobscot Counties. “These investments will give invaluable assistance to Maine entrepreneurs by providing resources and training for new, innovative industries, particularly those located in rural areas,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “We are pleased that these programs continue to support local businesses and help create stable, high-paying jobs for Mainers.” The USDA’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program encourages the development, whether by start-up or expansion, of small businesses in rural areas. Funding through this program offers organizations support, guidance, and education for self-employment and small business development. The six organizations receiving funding through these grants are below: Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments in Auburn will receive $41,914. Northern Maine Development Commission in Caribou will receive $49,636. Coastal Enterprises, Inc. in Brunswick will receive $31,858. Community Concepts Finance Corporation in South Paris will receive $35,906. Eastern Maine Development Corporation in Bangor will receive $19,104. MaineStream Finance in Bangor will receive $17,706. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-senate-hearing-king-highlights-need-for-doctrine-to-deter-adversaries-in-cyberspace | In Senate Hearing, King Highlights Need for Doctrine to Deter Adversaries in Cyberspace | 2017-10-19 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | In Senate Hearing, King Highlights Need for Doctrine to Deter Adversaries in Cyberspace Thursday, October 19, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) questioned officials from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation during a Senate Armed Services Committee focused on the nation’s cyber defenses. In his questioning, Senator King emphasized the importance of establishing a national doctrine for deterring adversaries in cyberspace. “I think [the need for a doctrine is] one of the key issues here,” said Senator King during his questioning. “If all we do is try to patch networks and defend ourselves we’ll ultimately lose… Mr. Smith, you used the term ‘impose consequences,’ and right now, we’re not imposing much in the way of consequences…We need a doctrine where our adversaries know if they do ‘X’, ‘Y’ will happen to them… Just being on the defensive isn’t going to work in the end. If you’re in a boxing match, and you can bob and weave and you’re the best bobber and weaver in the history of the world, if you’re not allowed to ever punch, then you’re going to lose that boxing match… In reality, a secret deterrent is not a deterrent. The other side has to know what’s liable to happen to them.” During the hearing Senator King, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, also pressed Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Global Security Kenneth Rapuano on the status of a report on deterrence of adversaries in cyberspace, which the Assistant Secretary said was forthcoming. The report, which was due in June, is required by a 2017 National Defense Authorization Act provision based on language from legislation authored by Senator King and Senator Rounds. In addition to Assistant Secretary Rapuano, hearing witnesses included Christopher Krebs, the Senior Official performing the duties of the Under Secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate at the Departmen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/on-senate-floor-king-highlights-impact-of-budget-resolution-on-working-americans-seniors-future-generations | On Senate Floor, King Highlights Impact of Budget Resolution on Working Americans, Seniors, Future Generations | 2017-10-18 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | On Senate Floor, King Highlights Impact of Budget Resolution on Working Americans, Seniors, Future Generations Wednesday, October 18, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor about the budget resolution and tax cut framework currently before the Senate. During his remarks, Senator King highlighted the impact the budget resolution and tax framework will have on working people, seniors, and future generations of Americans. “If we pass unfunded tax cuts, they aren’t really tax cuts, they are simply a deferral of the tax from us to our kids,” Senator King. “We don’t have to pay the tax, but the money to be spent is going to be spent. So the hole gets deeper, we borrow that money, and our kids and our grandchildren are going to have to pay that back with interest. “[…] I believe that there are important areas where tax cuts are necessary in order to make us more competitive, in order to help grow our economy. But I don’t think what I’ve heard so far is the answer. And there are many problems with what have been described. I’m willing to hold my fire and see what the Finance Committee comes up with and see whether – as the Senator from Pennsylvania [Pat Toomey] said – it will be an open and bipartisan process with amendments. If that’s the case, I think we could come up – on a bipartisan basis – with a reasonable tax change, tax cuts, tax reform that will strengthen our economy without adding to the deficit and without requiring massive cuts to programs such as Medicaid and Medicare that are so important to millions of Americans. It can be done right.” During his speech Senator King highlighted the negative impact the budget resolution could have on seniors through its significant proposed cuts to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The budget resolution would cut approximately $473 billion from Medicare and $1.1 trillion from Medicaid over the next ten years to help fund a tax cut … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-announce-more-than-260000-for-pine-tree-legal-assistance | Collins, King Announce More Than $260,000 for Pine Tree Legal Assistance | 2017-10-17 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Announce More Than $260,000 for Pine Tree Legal Assistance Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that Pine Tree Legal Assistance will receive two technology grants from the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) totaling $261,250. The first grant for $175,250 will be used for a project benefitting low-income veterans, while the second grant for $86,000 will be used for improvements to statewide legal websites. “For the past five decades, Pine Tree Legal Assistance has been steadfast in its commitment to ensuring all Mainers, regardless of income, have equal access to the justice system,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “This investment will help Pine Tree Legal advance its mission by increasing the usability of legal websites and improving the accessibility of resources for veterans and others.” Pine Tree Legal Assistance will use the first technology grant to improve the design and content of StateSideLegal.org, the first national website focused exclusively on veterans’ federal legal rights and resources. The project will add new resources for veteran and military families, including best practices for veteran Medical-Legal Partnerships between legal services providers and the health care sector. The second technology grant will support improvements to statewide legal websites based on the usability recommendations made in LSC’s recent Statewide Website Evaluation. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-collins-king-announce-145937-for-shaw-house-in-bangor-to-support-homeless-and-at-risk-youth | Senators Collins, King Announce $145,937 for Shaw House in Bangor to Support Homeless and At-Risk Youth | 2017-10-16 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Senators Collins, King Announce $145,937 for Shaw House in Bangor to Support Homeless and At-Risk Youth Monday, October 16, 2017 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that Shaw House, a non-profit in Bangor that serves homeless and at-risk youth, will receive a total of $145,937 through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The funding will support operations at Shaw House’s Basic Center Program (BCP) for homeless and runaway youth and their families. Senators Collins and King wrote a letter in support of Shaw House’s grant application in August. “Serving youth from five rural Maine counties, Shaw House has been a critical resource for youth living in high-risk situations, providing an array of services from emergency shelter to comprehensive counseling,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “This funding will allow Shaw House to build constructive relationships with youth that aim to improve their overall health and well-being and provide them with the necessary support to succeed as they transition to adulthood.” Earlier this year, Senator Collins, the Chairman of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, authored the FY18 Transportation and Housing Act, which includes $55 million for grants and technical assistance to test comprehensive efforts to end youth homelessness in urban and rural areas and $20 million for new family unification vouchers to prevent youth exiting foster care from becoming homeless. This bipartisan bill unanimously passed the Appropriations Committee in July. For 25 years, Shaw House has strived to increase family reunification, provide more secure living arrangements for youth who are unable to return to their homes, and reduce homelessness across Maine. ACF is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that oversees major federal programs that deal with social services, protective services, and adoption for children. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-statement-on-administrations-decision-to-withhold-certification-of-iran-deal | King Statement on Administration’s Decision to Withhold Certification of Iran Deal | 2017-10-13 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Statement on Administration’s Decision to Withhold Certification of Iran Deal Friday, October 13, 2017 RANGELEY, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of both the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, released the following statement after today’s announcement that the administration plans to withhold Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) certification to Congress. “While I’m deeply concerned with Iran’s malign activity in the region, I believe that remaining in the JCPOA at this time is in our national security interest. This is not just my opinion – when I questioned Secretary Mattis on the subject, he unequivocally told the Senate Armed Services Committee the same thing. In addition, national security officials have told us that Iran has abided by the terms of the agreement, and our allies have made clear that they are unlikely to support a renegotiation of the agreement. “I understand that this deal is not perfect – it was never meant to be a friendship agreement, nor was it meant to address all of Iran’s actions in the region. However, it is meant to severely curtail Iran’s ability to build nuclear weapons in the near term. Without this agreement, we will not be able to monitor Iran’s nuclear program as effectively and Iran would be unconstrained in its pursuit of a nuclear weapon. And, in my view, the only thing worse than a malevolent Iran is a malevolent Iran with nuclear weapons. “As the next steps shift to Congress, I am committed to holding Iran accountable and will work with my colleagues toward that goal. I will consider options that strengthen pressures on Iran without violating the JCPOA and thereby increasing risks to the region and the world.” Senator King carefully reviewed the JCPOA in 2015, calling it a flawed deal that is preferable to the available alternatives. During a recent hearing in the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator King asked Secretary of Defense James Mattis if he believed remaining in the deal at… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-discusses-strategies-to-combat-drug-crisis-with-mount-blue-students | King Discusses Strategies to Combat Drug Crisis with Mount Blue Students | 2017-10-11 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Discusses Strategies to Combat Drug Crisis with Mount Blue Students Wednesday, October 11, 2017 FARMINGTON, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today hosted a discussion on the state of the opioid crisis in Maine with Mount Blue High School students, school administrators, and local health professionals at Mount Blue High School in Farmington. The discussion focused on what can be done in Maine school systems to prevent opioid use and raise awareness about the issue. “The impact of the opioid crisis in Maine is staggering and affects every corner of our communities, including our schools,” Senator King said. “Addiction can start with something as simple as a high school sports injury, which is why it’s so important we come together to discuss strategies that raise awareness about the dangers of addiction and help students and educators address this crippling issue. I am proud there are driven young people like those I met with today at Mount Blue who are committed to finding solutions to Maine’s opioid epidemic and to building a bright future for generations to come.” Senator King has been a leading voice in Washington on the immediate need to address the heroin and opioid epidemic and has continually fought to provide adequate funding to fight the crisis, which kills more than one person per day in Maine. This discussion marks the seventh roundtable that Senator King has convened across the state as part of his effort to tackle the opioid and heroin epidemic. He has previously held discussions in Paris, Portland, Brewer, Milo and two in Bangor – each of which focused on a different aspect of the opioid and heroin crisis, and each of which have helped inform his work in Washington. Senator King has introduced and supported several pieces of legislation to help tackle addiction, and continues his push for emergency funding to fight the epidemic. Senator King has also been outspoken in his opposition to several proposals to repeal the Affordable Care Act, voicing spe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-announce-nearly-2-million-in-grant-funding-for-saint-josephs-college | Collins, King Announce Nearly $2 Million in Grant Funding for Saint Joseph’s College | 2017-10-10 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Announce Nearly $2 Million in Grant Funding for Saint Joseph’s College Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded Saint Joseph’s College in Standish a $1,987,512 grant for the college’s Institute for Local Food Systems Innovation. The project, which is anticipated to create approximately 88 jobs, will foster collaboration between the public and private sectors to support local farms, food, and beverage producers and bolster the production-to-consumption value chain in southern Maine. “Upon completion, the Institute for Local Food Systems will help strengthen our state’s economy by supporting local food-business entrepreneurship and innovation,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “This investment will allow the institute to provide small businesses with the resources to deliver year-round produce to the local marketplace.” This funding will help fund St. Joseph’s College’s Institute for Local Food Systems Innovation, which will include a quarter-acre hydroponic greenhouse, a 3,400-square-foot commercial kitchen, a livestock barn, a connection to the municipal water system, and a biomass boiler system. The institute is projected to impact the regional economy with a total net gain of $16.1 million in output and $4.1 million in earnings. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-celebrates-maine-manufacturing-with-local-students-manufacturers | King Celebrates Maine Manufacturing with Local Students, Manufacturers | 2017-10-10 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Celebrates Maine Manufacturing with Local Students, Manufacturers Tuesday, October 10, 2017 BIDDEFORD, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today joined local students, teachers, and manufacturers at Pratt & Whitney in North Berwick to celebrate the importance of Maine manufacturing for the state’s economy and traditions and help expose students to high-tech manufacturing opportunities in Maine. The event, hosted by the Manufacturers Association of Maine and Lockheed Martin, included a Lockheed Martin F-35 Cockpit Demonstrator that students were able to test. Senator King last week cosponsored the Senate resolution to recognize October 6, 2017 as National Manufacturing Day. “From jet engines to L.L. Bean boots to semiconductors to two-by-fours, Maine is uniquely positioned to leverage a wide range of manufacturing jobs that can create opportunities and help Maine people thrive,” Senator King said. “Virtually every business I go to in Maine, whether it be north, south, east, or west – they need good people, they need qualified workers. With over 1,000 manufacturing jobs open in our state right now, it is great to take days like today to highlight the importance of manufacturing for our economy and show young people they can find good-paying jobs right here in Maine.” Today’s event, held during Manufacturing Month, brought about 40 students from across seven Maine schools to Pratt & Whitney in North Berwick’s facility, which employs approximately 1,700 Maine people. Pratt & Whitney manufactures the F135 propulsion system for the F-35 fighter jet. Following the visit to Pratt & Whitney, Senator King toured York County Shelters Program in Alfred and discussed the facility’s emergency shelters, medical care, psychiatric care and addiction services. Senator King ended the day at Haley’s Metal in Biddeford, a 5th generation family-owned business with more than 50 employees. Senator King presented father and son Brian and Matt Haley with a Congre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-announces-support-for-bipartisan-bill-to-bolster-veterans-justice-program | King Announces Support for Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Veterans Justice Program | 2017-10-05 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Announces Support for Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Veterans Justice Program Thursday, October 5, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced his support for the Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act of 2017, bipartisan legislation that would strengthen the Veterans Justice Program to support veterans involved in the criminal justice system. The bill, introduced by Senators Jeff Flake (R-AZ), John McCain (R-AZ) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), would require the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to hire at least 50 Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists, place each one at an eligible VA medical center, and ensure that they serve as part of a justice team in a veterans treatment court or other veteran-focused court. “Maine is proud to have one of the highest percentages of veterans per capita in the country, and we have an obligation to serve them as they have served us,” said Senator King in a statement. “Veterans Treatment Courts work, and they ensure that veterans in need of rehabilitation have access to specialized and effective services. It is incumbent upon us to provide comprehensive, accessible care for our veterans across the state and nation and I’m glad to see a commonsense bill that helps give veterans a fair shot.” The bill requires the Department of Veteran Affairs to hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide veterans with streamlined and personalized treatment through its Veteran Justice Outreach program. The Veterans Justice Outreach program helps to address veteran-specific health issues as a form of rehabilitation rather than criminalization. Veterans Justice Outreach specialists provide direct outreach and case management to Veterans in local courts and jails alongside partners throughout the justice system. In February, Senator King wrote to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs urging him to fund two additional staff positions for the Veterans Justice Program in Maine to help better serve the needs of j… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/more-bipartisan-support-for-king-risch-bill-to-secure-energy-infrastructure | More Bipartisan Support for King, Risch Bill to Secure Energy Infrastructure | 2017-10-05 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | More Bipartisan Support for King, Risch Bill to Secure Energy Infrastructure Companion bill introduced in the House of Representatives Thursday, October 5, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), members of both the Senate Intelligence and Energy and Natural Resources Committees, today applauded the introduction of the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representatives Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) and John Carter (R-TX). The bipartisan legislation serves as a companion bill to legislation introduced by Senators King and Risch and aims to examine solutions to defend the U.S. energy grid using a “retro” approach that could safeguard against cyber-attacks. “Over the past several years, we have weathered numerous cyber-attacks that have targeted American businesses, people, and government agencies, with the potential for bigger and more damaging attacks growing by the day. That’s why strengthening major components of our national infrastructure – like our electric grid – is critical to our national security,” Senator King said. “By making our electric grid more resilient, we can mitigate the impact of major cyber-attacks on our country and protect American people. I am encouraged to see this common-sense bill has gained support in the House, and urge my colleagues in both the House and the Senate to move it through Congress.” “Recent cyber-attacks against the U.S. demonstrate how urgently we must act to better defend ourselves, our critical energy infrastructure and our control systems from potentially catastrophic threats,” said Senator Risch. “I appreciate Congressmen Ruppersberger’s and Carter’s leadership in introducing a companion version of our Senate bill in the House today. There is a clear need to develop techniques and technologies to secure our grid and I look forward to working with our partners in the House to see it through.” Congressman Ruppersberger said, “The serious th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-collins-king-announce-more-than-27-million-for-maine-veterans-homes-in-bangor | Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $2.7 Million for Maine Veterans’ Homes in Bangor | 2017-10-05 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $2.7 Million for Maine Veterans’ Homes in Bangor Thursday, October 5, 2017 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins, a member of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Subcommittee, and Angus King announced today that the State of Maine will receive up to $2,705,671.57 for a renovation and expansion project currently underway at the Maine Veterans’ Home facility in Bangor. The funding was awarded through the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) State Home Construction Grant Program. “Maine Veterans’ Homes provide veterans with the high-quality care and support they have earned through their service to our country,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “We are delighted that the VA will help fund the much-needed renovation and expansion of the Maine Veterans’ Home in Bangor. These improvements will modernize the facility, provide residents with a comfortable living space, and create a safe and efficient working environment for employees.” The funding provided by the VA will partially reimburse the State of Maine for the cost of a fifty-four week renovation of the Maine Veterans’ Home in Bangor that began in January. The project involves renovating a 20,000-square-foot skilled nursing unit and adding 5,000 square feet to expand the 40-bed unit. Upon completion, the Bangor facility will be equipped with a state-of-the-art nurses station and a new short-order kitchen and serving area. In May, Senators Collins and King sent a letter along with 26 bipartisan Senators to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the MilCon-VA Appropriations Subcommittee, requesting robust funding to address a growing backlog of construction and renovation projects at State Veterans Homes across the country. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/on-senate-floor-king-discusses-sabotage-of-the-affordable-care-act | On Senate Floor, King Discusses “Sabotage” of the Affordable Care Act | 2017-10-04 | 2017 | 2017-10 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | On Senate Floor, King Discusses “Sabotage” of the Affordable Care Act “Why does anyone want to have fewer people with insurance?” Wednesday, October 4, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to address threats to the Affordable Care Act’s healthcare marketplace. “I’m rising today in sadness, but also in some anger because there’s a lot of talk about the Affordable Care Act collapsing,” said Senator King in his speech. “Mr. President, it is not collapsing – it’s being mugged. It’s being stabbed in the back. It’s being sabotaged, deliberately and consciously by the actions of the Administration. And I want to emphasize – this isn’t about ideology, it’s not about politics… this is about people. “It’s about people in Maine. It’s about people, many of whom got care for the first time under the Affordable Care Act. Lobstermen, small farmers, small business people, individuals, finally had a shot at reasonably healthcare. It’s not perfect by any means – in fact, I’ve been working on proposals since the day I got here on how to improve it…but it is the law of the land, and the impacts on what we do here or don’t do here fall on real people. “This isn’t about ideology, this is about seeing that the laws are faithfully executed. That’s why they call it the Administration – the Administration is supposed to administer the laws, not un-administer them. And we’re talking about people – why does anyone want to have fewer people with insurance? I’m just at a loss to understand the motivation… if you don’t like the ACA, let’s work together to find ways to improve it, change it – but figure out how to keep people with health insurance. The uninsured rate has fallen 50% since the Affordable Care Act. That’s an enormous achievement. It’s one that should be celebrated, not sabotaged.” During his speech, Senator King listed several examples of ongoing efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act. These examples include… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/media/the-lobsters-economic-importance-to-maine | The Lobster's Economic Importance to Maine | 2017-09-30 | 2017 | 2017-09 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content The Lobster's Economic Importance to Maine | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-congratulate-three-maine-schools-recognized-as-national-blue-ribbon-schools | Collins, King Congratulate Three Maine Schools Recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools | 2017-09-28 | 2017 | 2017-09 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Congratulate Three Maine Schools Recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools Thursday, September 28, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King applauded Fourteenth Street School in Bangor, Connors-Emerson School in Bar Harbor, and Falmouth Elementary School for being recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as 2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools. These Maine schools are three of only 342 public and private schools across the nation being recognized for this achievement in 2017. “The highly prestigious Blue Ribbon designation achieved by these three schools reflects the tireless efforts of educators who work every day to build a brighter future for Maine’s youth,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “Each of these schools is the product of community efforts, from the teachers and administrators who build strong school environments, to the families and students who keep the focus on learning even after the last bell rings. We are proud to have these schools representing Maine as 2017 Blue Ribbon schools, and we congratulate them for earning this honor.” For 35 years, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has honored public and private elementary, middle, and high schools. Blue Ribbon schools are recognized for overall academic excellence or for making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap. Representatives from Fourteenth Street School, Connors-Emerson School, and Falmouth Elementary School are invited to Washington, D.C., for an awards ceremony in November. At the ceremony, each Blue Ribbon school will be presented with an award plaque and a flag. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-announces-support-for-campaign-finance-reform-legislation- | King Announces Support for Campaign Finance Reform Legislation | 2017-09-28 | 2017 | 2017-09 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Announces Support for Campaign Finance Reform Legislation Bills aim to fix broken campaign finance system, restore accountability to elections, & empower voters Thursday, September 28, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, announced his support for a series of campaign finance bills called the We the People Democracy Reform Act of 2017. This bicameral legislation proposes a series of wide-ranging electoral reforms to restore integrity, accountability, and transparency to our broken political system. The legislation includes proposals to comprehensively reform campaign finance laws, increase transparency and accountability in the political system, end gerrymandering, increase voter participation, and strengthen lobbying and revolving door laws. Senator King has been a long-time advocate for election transparency as a means of increasing voter faith and engagement in our electoral process. “In Maine, we still have town meetings. These meetings are the finest examples of democracy at work: anybody with an opinion can walk into the meeting and work to sway the voters to their side,” said Senator King. “What you can’t do, however, is walk into the meeting with a bag over your head, or pay to anonymously plaster the room with negative ads. You have to let people know who you are and stand by your word. Unfortunately, those same rules don’t apply to our current campaign finance system. Anonymous people and groups can spend huge amounts without ever revealing their true identity – it’s not healthy, it’s not right, and it needs to be stopped. That is why I’m proud to join with my colleagues to introduce this important legislation, and will continue pushing for serious campaign finance reform – like greater transparency – as I have throughout my time in the Senate.” Specific reforms the bill aims to enact include: Require all candidates for federal office to report major cam… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-cosponsors-bipartisan-bill-to-establish-investment-tax-credit-for-energy-storage | King Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Establish Investment Tax Credit for Energy Storage | 2017-09-28 | 2017 | 2017-09 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Establish Investment Tax Credit for Energy Storage Thursday, September 28, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today announced his support for the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2017, bipartisan legislation that would establish an investment tax credit (ITC) for business and home use of energy storage. The proposed tax incentives are modeled on the current ITCs for solar energy and would apply to either large, grid-connected energy storage systems or to smaller battery systems for residential power. Home battery storage, coupled with small wind or roof-top solar system, could be used to store energy during the day for use later in the day or during overcast skies and can help consumers reduce their energy bills. “Encouraging storage innovation is critical to furthering energy independence and moving our country towards clean, stable energy opportunities,” Senator King said. “This investment tax credit will help make energy storage technologies more affordable for Maine businesses and homes and support a more resilient electric grid.” Energy storage complements intermittent renewable resources, such as wind and solar to increase full-time availability, provide backup power in case of emergencies, and help reduce the need for high-cost power during periods of peak demand--such as during the coldest mornings or hottest afternoons. According to a recent U.S. Department of Energy study, there are about 25,000 megawatts of installed energy storage in the United States. Highlights of the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act Business Energy Investment Credit for Energy Storage - For commercial applications, the bill provides the same tax incentive as currently available for solar energy in section 48 of the IRS code. All energy storage technologies would qualify, including batteries, flywheels, pumped hydro, th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-collins-king-and-representative-pingree-announce-agreement-between-biw-navy-to-build-two-new-destroyers | Senators Collins, King and Representative Pingree Announce Agreement Between BIW, Navy to Build Two New Destroyers | 2017-09-28 | 2017 | 2017-09 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Senators Collins, King and Representative Pingree Announce Agreement Between BIW, Navy to Build Two New Destroyers Thursday, September 28, 2017 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) and U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree (D-ME) announced today that the U.S. Navy awarded contracts to Bath Iron Works to build two new DDG-51 destroyers. The first ship will be in the Flight IIA configuration, and the second will be in the Flight III configuration. The Flight III ship will incorporate the SPY-6 Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) and upgrade the electrical power and cooling capacity plus additional associated changes. “These contracts to construct two new DDG-51 class destroyers in Bath demonstrates the Navy’s commitment to BIW and its confidence in the highly skilled, hard-working employees at the shipyard. There is no workforce in the world better positioned to build these ships,” said Senators Collins and King and Representative Pingree in a joint statement. “As the workhorses of the Navy, destroyers’ ability to deliver capability and presence has been demonstrated many times over. These ships will strengthen our naval fleet and allow the Navy to promote stability and security in the face of proliferating threats around the globe.” As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Collins secured the $433 million in additional DDG-51 funding in the Defense Appropriations bill that became law in May 2017. The funding builds on the $1 billion Senator Collins secured toward the construction of an additional DDG-51 destroyer in 2015. One of the ship contracts awarded today to BIW is a direct result of that funding. The additional destroyer was included on the Navy’s list of unmet requirements. As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator King worked to authorize more than $5.62 billion for the Navy destroyer programs in the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including more than $5 billion for t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/at-senate-broadband-telehealth-expo-king-commends-senate-passage-of-telemedicine-legislation- | At Senate Broadband Telehealth Expo, King Commends Senate Passage of Telemedicine Legislation | 2017-09-27 | 2017 | 2017-09 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | At Senate Broadband Telehealth Expo, King Commends Senate Passage of Telemedicine Legislation Wednesday, September 27, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – During today’s telehealth expo hosted by the Senate Broadband Caucus and American Telemedicine Association, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a co-founder of the Senate Broadband Caucus, commended the Senate passage of the Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act. The bipartisan legislation, co-sponsored by Senator King and passed by the Senate on Tuesday night, would help address the needs of Medicare recipients with chronic health needs and provide more flexibility in providing telehealth services for them. “Telehealth provides a critical lifeline to people in rural Maine who may otherwise have to travel long distances to receive the care they need,” Senator King said. “And with Maine’s aging population, improving the availability of telehealth technologies in the Medicare program is all the more important. By expanding telehealth opportunities, improving access to care, and lowering healthcare costs we can help bridge the digital divide in our rural communities, connect people to medical professionals and health services, and help support a 21st century economy.” Specifically, the CHRONIC Care Act seeks to improve the Medicare program through provisions targeting traditional fee-for-service, Medicare Advantage, and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) including increased chronic care at home and expanded availability of telehealth services for dialysis and stroke treatments. Today’s telehealth expo, titled “The Future of Telehealth in the 21st Century,” highlighted the importance of the telemedicine in today’s digital world and featured demonstrations of the technologies and innovations that are changing the way health care is delivered across the country. The American Telemedicine Association, a co-host of the event, is a non-profit association based in Washington,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-and-king-announce-more-than-300000-in-funding-to-the-aroostook-county-action-program-from-us-department-of-labor | Collins and King Announce More Than $300,000 in Funding to the Aroostook County Action Program from U.S. Department of Labor | 2017-09-27 | 2017 | 2017-09 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins and King Announce More Than $300,000 in Funding to the Aroostook County Action Program from U.S. Department of Labor Wednesday, September 27, 2017 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has awarded the Aroostook County Action Program (ACAP) grant funding totaling $304,291. The funding, allocated through the DOL’s Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations grant program, will support women seeking training in non-traditional jobs in northern Maine. “Expanding access to opportunities for women in Aroostook County strengthens our workforce and the vibrant communities in northern Maine,” Senators Collins and King said. “For nearly a half century, ACAP has played a vital role in economic development initiatives that support people throughout the County and we commend the DOL for awarding ACAP with this important funding.” The Aroostook County Action Program (ACAP) is a non-profit organization founded to provide Aroostook County residents with economic independence. Their workforce development program helps to pair Maine people with a job counselor who assists them with their career paths, finding open jobs, and completing schooling required for career advancement. The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations grant program provides technical assistance to employers and labor unions to encourage the employment of women and create positive work environments. Apprenticeship programs are one of the workforce areas with the smallest female representation—almost half of the workforce is made of women, and yet only 10 percent of apprentices are women. The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations grant program also helps encourage women to pursue nontraditional careers for women, like technical and engineering jobs, which are some of the highest paying in the entire U.S. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-announce-454532-in-funding-to-build-maine-mass-timber-commercialization-center-at-university-of-maine | Collins, King Announce $454,532 in Funding to Build Maine Mass Timber Commercialization Center at University of Maine | 2017-09-27 | 2017 | 2017-09 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | Collins, King Announce $454,532 in Funding to Build Maine Mass Timber Commercialization Center at University of Maine Funding is a direct result of recommendations from Economic Development Assessment Team Wednesday, September 27, 2017 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the University of Maine System will receive a grant of $454,532 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to create the Maine Mass Timber Commercialization Center, which will establish a center for forest industry partners, trade organization, construction firms, architects, and other key stakeholders to revitalize and diversify Maine’s forest-based economy by advancing new forest products technologies and bringing innovative mass timber manufacturing to Maine. The funding for the Center is a direct result of the Economic Development Assessment Team’s (EDAT) January assessment that outlined strategies to leverage federal resources to redevelop former industrial sites and support the viability of affected mill communities to grow Maine’s rural economy. The EDAT was originally requested in March 2016 by Senators Collins and King. “Maine’s forest products industry helps drive local economies throughout our state. By establishing the Maine Mass Timber Commercialization Center, UMaine and its forest industry partners are furthering important work to discover innovative ways to develop new forest products from our natural resources,” Collins and King said in a joint statement. “This grant will help strengthen Maine’s forest economy, support jobs in our rural communities, and further diversify the industry. The possibilities are endless with the introduction of new technology and ingenuity.” The EDAT – an integrated, multiagency team – brought together local, state, federal, and industry partners to work together to build a bottom-up strategy to foster innovation and commercialization for the future of Maine’s forest-based economy. The report released … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-statement-king-calls-on-congressional-leaders-to-work-together-to-grow-economy-and-reduce-burden-on-middle-class | In Statement, King Calls on Congressional Leaders to Work Together to Grow Economy and Reduce Burden on Middle Class | 2017-09-27 | 2017 | 2017-09 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | In Statement, King Calls on Congressional Leaders to Work Together to Grow Economy and Reduce Burden on Middle Class Wednesday, September 27, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Budget, released the following statement in response to the tax plan revealed today by the Trump administration: “My approach on taxes is simple: we don’t need to increase the already too-heavy burden on middle class families but, at the same time, we can’t tax our companies so much that they close up shop and move overseas, taking jobs away from already strapped working families. I’m hopeful that as this plan makes its way through Congress, we can work together on bipartisan ideas to reform the tax code – and consider bipartisan ideas that encourage growth, reduce burdens on the middle class, and don’t add to the deficit – because, after all isn’t a ballooning deficit just a tax burden we’re passing on to our kids? “One simple idea I’ve been working on with Senator Richard Burr, a Republican from North Carolina, is an update to the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. It makes it easier for working families who are taking care of their aging parents or young children to qualify for a more generous tax credit that helps pay for the cost of quality care. In effect, it encourages qualified employees to seek fulltime employment and keeps good people at hard to fill jobs – not to mention that, if we do it right, it won’t add a penny to the deficit. “As Democrats, Republicans and Independents come to the table to consider updating the tax code, we will not always agree, but helping hardworking families pay for the cost of care – what’s more pro-American tax reform than that?” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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