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Senators Collins, King Announce USS Oscar Austin to Visit Eastport for Fourth of July Celebration

By Pine State News Report | Jun 9, 2023

U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Angus King, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Seapower Subcommittee, announced on June 02, 2023 that Eastport will receive a port visit during the city’s 2023 Fourth of July celebration.

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Collins, King Announce More than $14 Million for Early Learning Programs in Maine

By Pine State News Report | Jun 9, 2023

U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King on June 07, 2023 announced that three Maine organizations will receive a total of $14,110,393 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

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Collins, King Announce $300,000 to Improve Tribal Substance Use Disorder Resources

By Pine State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King on June 02, 2023 announced that Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness (WPHW) will receive $300,000 to help build and expand substance use disorder and mental health services.

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Senator Collins Welcomes Woolwich Central School Students to Washington, D.C.

By Pine State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 06, 2023, U.S. Senator Susan Collins met with a group of Woolwich Central School students, parents, and teachers who traveled to Washington, D.C., for their 8th grade annual trip.

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King Statement on Debt Ceiling Vote

By Pine State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

U.S. Senator Angus King released the following statement after voting with a bipartisan group of 62 other Senators to pass the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 that will raise the federal government’s debt ceiling until January 1, 2025.

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Senator Collins Delivers Remarks at New Balance Groundbreaking

By Pine State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

On June 05, 2023, U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony of New Balance’s expansion of its athletic footwear manufacturing factory in Skowhegan, Maine.

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King: “We’re In A Race With Climate Change,” Pushes for Rapid Energy Transition

By Pine State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

U.S. Senator Angus King on June 01, 2023 continued his push for America to rapidly move towards a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future.

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Senators Collins, King Announce USS Oscar Austin to Visit Eastport for Fourth of July Celebration

By Pine State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Angus King, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Seapower Subcommittee, announced on June 02, 2023 that Eastport will receive a port visit during the city’s 2023 Fourth of July celebration.

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King, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Rural Fishing Communities

By Pine State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) have introduced bipartisan legislation to expand financial support for America’s fishing communities.

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Collins, Carper Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Monitor Mercury Pollution

By Pine State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tom Carper (D-DE) introduced the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act, bipartisan legislation that would establish a national mercury monitoring network to protect human health and the environment.

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Governor Mills Announces Nearly $1 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants for Workforce Transportation Projects

By Pine State News Report | Jun 4, 2023

Latest investments aim to develop innovative transportation solutions to connect workers to employers in southern, western, and central Maine

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King to VA Nominee: Maine Veterans’ Homes Need a Timeline for Reimbursements

By Pine State News Report | Jun 4, 2023

U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs (SVAC), on May 31, 2023 questioned a top Department of Veterans Affairs Nominee about a number of challenges facing the Maine veterans community and her commitment to addressing them.

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Governor Mills Announces Nine New Land for Maine's Future Conservation Projects

By Pine State News Report | Jun 3, 2023

Governor Janet Mills today announced funding for nine new Land for Maine's Future (LMF) conservation projects across Maine, advancing the State of Maine’s commitment to preserve precious natural resources, protect wildlife habitats, and ensure public access to lakes, rivers, scenic views, and mountain vistas.

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Collins, King Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Documented Dreamers from Deportation

By Pine State News Report | Jun 3, 2023

U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King have introduced bipartisan legislation to protect the more than 250,000 Documented Dreamers — children of long-term visa holders — living in the United States.

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Governor Mills Kicks-Off Maine Dairy Month During Blaine House Celebration

By Pine State News Report | Jun 2, 2023

Governor Janet Mills today kicked-off the annual celebration of Maine Dairy Month at the Blaine House in Augusta.

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On Memorial Day, Senator King Releases Interview with Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery Leader

By Pine State News Report | Jun 2, 2023

In honor of Memorial Day, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs (SVAC) and Armed Services Committees (SASC), released his latest episode of “Answering the Call: Maine’s Veteran Voices.”

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ACRU’s Lori Roman: 'We applaud' Maine policymakers who 'fight to preserve and maintain constitutional rights like permitless carry'

By Pine State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

The head of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has called Maine's policy of allowing citizens to carry concealed weapons without a permit an affirmation of citizens' rights to keep and bear arms.

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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces $102.5 Million Settlement with Suboxone Maker for Alleged Illegal Monopoly Tactics

By Pine State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey announced that 42 states, led by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, have negotiated a nationwide $102.5 million settlement with the maker of Suboxone, Indivior Inc.

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Moody’s and S&P Reaffirm Maine’s Strong Credit Rating

By Pine State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

Governor Janet Mills and State Treasurer Henry Beck announced today that Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings, global companies that analyze and issue reports of credit worthiness, have affirmed their strong credit ratings on the State of Maine’s general obligation debt.

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King Statement on Memorial Day

By Pine State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

On May 29, 2023, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement to honor our country’s fallen servicemembers on Memorial Day: