WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Asserts Role on Armed Services Committee to Support Maine Economy and Strengthen National Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), worked with his committee colleagues this week to secure strong investments in Maine's economy and America's defense posture through the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Raise Utility Bills and Energy Prices in 2026 Interior, Environment Funding Bill * Today, House Republicans released the draft fiscal year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. Instead of lowering the cost of living and confronting the climate crisis, House Republicans are raising utility bills and energy prices  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Announces More Than $2.2 Million for Airport Improvements Across Maine * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that six Maine airports will receive a total of $2,263,425 to support important infrastructure improvements. The funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Fiscal Year 2025 Airport Infrast  more