Pine State News

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.

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.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Maine during week ending May 20?

By Pine State News | Jun 6, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 93 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 20.

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.

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.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Maine during week ending May 20

By Pine State News | Jun 6, 2023

Maine's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending May 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

June 1 sees Congressional Record publish “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” in the Senate section

By Pine State News | Jun 5, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” on June 1.

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.

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.

87 people in 75-84 age group in Maine are estimated to have died during week ending May 20

By Pine State News | Jun 5, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 87 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 20.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Maine during week May 20

By Pine State News | Jun 4, 2023

Maine's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Week of May 20: 69 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Maine

By Pine State News | Jun 4, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 69 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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

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.

Week ending May 20 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Maine

By Pine State News | Jun 3, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 42 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.