WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * "Brazen and Illegal" -- King, Colleagues Raise Alarm Over Trump Administration's Attempt to Dismantle Critical National Security Agency WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and 36 of his colleagues have contacted Secretary of State Marco Rubio, expressing their deep concern regarding the growing chaos at the U.S. Department of State and the Trump Administration's attempt to abolish th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden celebrates repeal of lobster gauge increase WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released the following statement today regarding the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (ASMFC) vote today to repeal a proposed increase (link is external) in the minimum size requirement for lobster caught in the Gulf of Maine: "Any day regulators listen to the lobstermen is a good day for Mai  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden renews push to secure reopening of West Paris Post Office WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today demanded answers from U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over the agency's delay in reopening the West Paris Post Office -- which has been closed for nearly four years -- despite having signed a new lease last August. "I continue to hear almost daily from constit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) to reintroduce the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. The legislation would direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to require automakers to maintain AM bro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King, Barrasso Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Make National Parks Safer for Visitors WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME), the Ranking Member of the Senate National Parks subcommittee, and John Barrasso (R-WY), introduced legislation to update 911 emergency call centers inside the National Park System (NPS). The Making National Parks Safer Act directs the U.S. Department of the Interior  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 5 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has adopted Chapter 830 of its rules, replacing the older Chapter 83, to implement recent legislation concerning transparency in public utility spending. The new rule, effective February 4, 2025, governs political activities, charitable contributions, educational expenditures, institutional advertising, promotional advertising, and promotional allowances by public utilities. This change comes after the passage of two acts: An  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 5 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has issued a suspension order extending its review period for The Maine Water Company's request to create a new affiliated interest and alter its existing Affiliated Interest Agreement (AIA) and Cost Allocation Manual (CAM). The Company submitted its petition on December 9, 2024, seeking approval for these changes. The PUC's order, dated February 4, 2025, explains that the standard 60-day review period, as outlined in 35-A M.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued three exemptions requested by Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company, allowing deviations from specific regulatory requirements for storing spent nuclear fuel. Maine Yankee, which currently stores 60 NAC-UMS(R) Universal Storage Systems at its Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI), sought to continue previously approved exemptions under Amendment No. 6 while adopting Amendment No. 9 to Certificate of  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Pingree, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Outdoor Retailers Phase Out Toxic Forever Chemicals U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Blake Moore (R-Utah) today introduced the bipartisan Protect Our Clothes from PFAS Act, which would make it easier for outdoor retailers to sell safer apparel that does not contain Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, or PFAS. The bill aims to el  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds Introduces Resolution Honoring Inauguration Personnel WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today introduced a resolution to honor the personnel who worked to support the ceremonies and events for the 60th Presidential Inauguration that took place on January 20, 2025. The resolution recognizes the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC), the Architect of the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Receives Fraternal Order of Police Advocacy Award Click HERE to watch and HERE to download video from the event. Click HERE, HERE, and HERE for individual photos. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins was presented with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) National President's Legislative Advocacy Award at a ceremony that took place at the National Law Enforcement Officers  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins' Statement on Nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement on the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard to serve as Director of National Intelligence (DNI): "After extensive consideration of her nomination, I will support Tulsi Gabbard to be the Dir  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins' Statement on Pause of Canadian Import Tariffs Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued the following statement on the White House's decision to pause proposed tariffs on all Canadian imports: "I am pleased that the Trump Administration is pausing the tariffs on Canada to evaluate the economic impact on both our nations. In my many conversations with Administration offi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Collins, Welch Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Support Maine's Maple Industry Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act and the Supporting All Producers (SAP) Act, two bipartisan, bicameral bills to support the Maine maple industry. Senator Angus King is a cosponsor of both bills. "Maine is  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Susan Collins (R-ME), Katie Britt (R-AL), and Tina Smith (D-MN) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to support rural health care facilities in providing urgent obstetric care. "No pregnant woman should struggle to access quality, affordable health care they need because of their zip code," said Senator Hassan. "This bipartisan legislation will provide targeted  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Continues Fight to Improve Rural Obstetrics Care Introduces Bipartisan Legislation with Senators Maggie Hassan, Susan Collins, Tina Smith to Expand Access to Maternal Health Care WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today announced the reintroduction of their Rural Obstetrics Readines  more