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News from June 2023

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King Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Address Affordable Housing Shortages

By Pine State News Report | Jun 13, 2023

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.

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

By Pine State News Report | Jun 13, 2023

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.

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

By Pine State News Report | Jun 12, 2023

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.”

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

By Pine State News Report | Jun 12, 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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Governor Mills Kicks-Off Maine Dairy Month During Blaine House Celebration

By Pine State News Report | Jun 12, 2023

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

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

By Pine State News Report | Jun 12, 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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50 people in 65-74 age group in Maine are estimated to have died during week ending May 27

By Pine State News | Jun 12, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 50 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 27.

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Senator Collins Attends American Legion State Convention

By Pine State News Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 09, 2023, U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks and met with Maine members of the American Legion at their 104th Annual State Convention in Brewer, Maine.

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CDC estimates 45 people in 45-64 age group in Maine died during week ending May 27

By Pine State News | Jun 11, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 45 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 27.

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Maine deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending May 27

By Pine State News | Jun 11, 2023

Maine's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 27, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Collins, Shaheen Introduce Reauthorization of Special Diabetes Program

By Pine State News Report | Jun 11, 2023

U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the co-chairs of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, introduced bipartisan legislation on June 08, 2023 to reauthorize the Special Diabetes Program.

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King Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Expand Mental Healthcare Access for Older Americans

By Pine State News Report | Jun 11, 2023

U.S. Senator Angus King is cosponsoring a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would improve access to behavioral services for older Americans

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June 7 sees Congressional Record publish “APPOINTMENT” in the Senate section

By Pine State News | Jun 10, 2023

“APPOINTMENT” was published on page S2011 of the Congressional Record on June 7.

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CDC predicts 11 people in 25-44 age group in Maine died during week ending May 27

By Pine State News | Jun 10, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 11 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 27.

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Collins, Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Break Down Barriers to Lifesaving Cancer Screenings

By Pine State News Report | Jun 10, 2023

On June 07, 2023 , U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), along with Representatives Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-08), led their colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act to reauthorize the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP), a lifesaving program that provides breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services for women who are low-income, uninsured, and underinsured who do not qualify for Medicaid.

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King Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Better Evaluate Chinese National Security Threats

By Pine State News Report | Jun 10, 2023

U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, and Mitt Romney (R-UT), have introduced a bipartisan bill to better evaluate national security threats posed by China.

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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.