Pine State News

U.S. Senator Angus King is introducing legislation to expand marketing and research funding for maple syrup producers in Maine and the New England region

Governor Mills Announces Creation of 140 New Substance Use Treatment Beds Supported by $6 million in State Funding

Mills Administration also invites providers to apply for new funding to further expand treatment capacity serving rural Maine and adolescents

As Wildfire Impacts Cover Mid-Atlantic States With Smoke, King Pushes for Proactive Forest Management

As much of the country feels the impacts of Canadian wildfires, U.S. Senator Angus King on June 08, 2023 pushed top Biden administration officials to consider simple and effective methods to improve forest management across the United States.

Senator Collins Delivered Remarks at VFW State Convention

On June 09, 2023, U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks at Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW) 102nd state convention.

Pingree, Collins, King Introduce Legislation to Invest in Blue Economy, Spur Innovations in Coastal Communities

U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation, cosponsored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, to spur economic development in coastal Maine communities.

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

Governor Janet Mills 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.

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

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

King Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Address Affordable Housing Shortages

As families across Maine struggle with a lack of affordable housing, U.S. Senator Angus King is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to create nearly two million new affordable homes across the country – including thousands in Maine.

Collins, Shaheen Introduce Legislation to Lower Treatment Costs, Expand Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training

On June 09, 2023, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), co-chairs of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, introduced the Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act.

Tomorrow is “Veterans Get Outside Day” After King, Cassidy Resolution Passes

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), both members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee – marking tomorrow, Saturday, June 10th as “Veterans Get Outside Day.”

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Senator Collins Attends American Legion State Convention