press releases
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March 02, 2021
Maine Delegation Reintroduces Legislation to Add York River to the National Park Service’s ‘Wild and Scenic’ List
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Maine’s U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden reintroduced the bipartisan York River Wild... -
During his campaign, President Biden said “[lobstermen] deserve better. And as President, I will work to protect the livelihood and safety of the fishing...
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February 17, 2021
Senator Collins Announces Designations of Three New National Scenic Byways in Maine
The designations make the scenic byways eligible to apply for funding to maintain, improve, and promote the roadways Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins... -
Washington, D.C. – In a bipartisan effort to help vulnerable populations afford heating and cooling costs during months of extreme temperatures, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME)...
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February 09, 2021
Maine Delegation Requests Comment Period Extension for Biological Opinion with Profound Impact on Maine Lobstermen
WASHINGTON — Maine’s congressional delegation this week asked the federal agency in charge of managing the nation’s fisheries to extend its public comment period on its draft... -
February 05, 2021
Maine Delegation Presses USDA to Protect Rural Forest Economy, Change New Guidance on Nonindustrial Forests
WASHINGTON — Maine’s congressional delegation wrote to the United States Department of Agriculture this week to express their concerns with the agency’s Natural Resources... -
February 04, 2021
Senator Collins Meets with Maine Potato Board
Click HERE for a high-resolution photo. Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins met with several members of the Maine Potato Board (MPB) via Zoom to discuss the... -
February 03, 2021
Collins, Golden Urge USDA to Distribute COVID-19 Funding for Loggers, Timber Haulers Immediately
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins and Representative Jared Golden led 19 of their colleagues in sending letters to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to urge the... -
January 28, 2021
Collins, King Announce $2.8 Million for UMaine to Use World’s Largest 3D Printer to Manufacture Wind Turbine Blades
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the University of Maine (UMaine) has been awarded $2,835,116 to use its polymer 3D printer, the... -
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation...
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December 28, 2020
Collins Bill to Advance Energy Storage Technology Signed into Law
Washington, D.C. – Bipartisan legislation to accelerate the development of next-generation energy storage was signed into law. The Better Energy Storage Technology (BEST)... -
December 28, 2020
Sweeping Energy Package with Renewable Energy and Efficiency Provisions Authored by Senator Collins Signed into Law
Washington, D.C.—Congress passed a landmark energy bill as part of the fiscal year 2021 government funding bill. The comprehensive energy package that has now been signed... -
December 23, 2020
Collins, King Bill Signed Into Law, Curbing Plastic Marine Debris
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) are applauding the signing into law of their Save Our Seas 2.0 Act. The bipartisan... -
December 16, 2020
ME Delegation Urges Feds to Reject Petition that Undermines Regulatory Process, Threatens Maine Lobster Fishery
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) today urged the U.S. Department of... -
December 11, 2020
More Than $50 Million in COVID-19 Financial Relief has been Awarded to Maine Farmers
TODAY is the last day to apply for CFAP funding: Farmers.gov/cfap Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that Maine farmers have been awarded a total... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) applauded the passage of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act by the U.S. Senate. The...
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December 02, 2020
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $650,000 to Support Maine Shellfish Industry
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that Maine Shellfish Developers, LLC, of Walpole received a total of $649,690 to increase the production of... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, and Susan Collins (R-Maine) will introduce...
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November 20, 2020
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $300,000 to Boost Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Industries in Western Maine
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the University of Maine has received $286,800 to deliver workforce training for the growing... -
November 19, 2020
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $1.8 Million to Support Coastal Resilience Efforts Across Maine
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that Maine has received a total of $1,786,308 to restore, increase, and strengthen coastal communities,...
