ORONO, Maine, Dec. 10 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * First years devise side hustles to pitch at 'Shark Tank' competition * At the University of Maine, first-year students don't just learn the concepts of running a business; they make a plan for one. As part of the "Intro to Business" course, teams of students spend the semester developing plans for side hustles, ranging from cleaning services to custom t-shirt and fitness coaching services. In an aud  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden moves to force vote this week on bill to restore federal workers' union rights * WASHINGTON Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) took the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to provide notice to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson of his intent to force a vote on the Protect America's Workforce Act (PAWA) (link is external), his bipartisan bill to repeal a presidential executive order that stri  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden votes to support servicemembers, shipbuilding by passing National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) * WASHINGTON Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House in a 312-112 vote. In addition to providing authorization for funds necessary to protect America and provide for our troops, the bill incre  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden-Fitzpatrick bill to restore federal workers' union rights clears key House hurdle, teeing up final votes tomorrow * WASHINGTON The U.S. House of Representatives voted 222-200 tonight to approve an effort by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) to force Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote on the Protect America's Workforce Act (PAWA) (link is external), his bipartisan bill to repeal a presidential e  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Senator Collins Urges USTR to Support Maine Industries Harmed by Tariffs At a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing yesterday, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, urged United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer to address the hardship that tariffs have imposed on Maine industries a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Collins and King Announce Maine Nominees to the United States Military Service Academies * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced their nominees to the United States Military Academies. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress. Admission  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Collins and King Announce Maine Nominees to the United States Military Service Academies * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced their nominees to the United States Military Academies. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress. Admissio  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Spineless Obamacare "Compromise" Plans Must Be Rejected By Isabelle Morales After months of media fearmongering, some Republican members of Congress are looking to cave on Obamacare expansion by extending COVID-era enhanced ACA subsidies. Representative Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and Sens. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), among others, have introduced extension plans.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The University of Houston, Texas, issued a white paper analyzing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies for plastics packaging across U.S. states, EU directives, Canada, and the UK, identifying fragmented frameworks, ambiguous producer definitions, infrastructure deficits, and data transparency issues as major barriers to circular economy goals. The white paper--based on comparative policy review and stakeholder interviews--highlights seven U.S. states (  more