Line spacing decision is absurd, it harms students
In recent weeks, an absurd bureaucratic decision has jeopardized an opportunity for high school students in Aroostook County
Sen. Angus King
Internet needs local leadership
Local leaders know best the issues facing their communities and how to address the concerns and needs of the people who live there.
A case for real time transparency
This past week was Sunshine Week, a nationwide initiative led by the American Society of News Editors to encourage an open government.
King announces Pines to get $400,000 grant
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) recently announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a total of $409,863 to Pines Health Services in Aroostook County.
King announces $100,000 grant for rural health effort in Aroostook County
U.S Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced that three Federally Qualified Health Centers in Aroostook County – Fish River Rural Health, Katahdin Valley Health Center, and Pines Health Services – will share a $100,000 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Sen. King visits County businesses
U.S. Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) was in Aroostook County Friday and Saturday, making stops at local businesses and health centers as a way to keep in touch with the needs of those in northern Maine.
What does the new spending bill mean for Maine?
After months of negotiations between the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, last week Congress approved a bill to fund the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Managing a mountain of mail
Keeping in touch with the people of Maine is one of my most important duties as a United States senator. Every week the Senate is in session we work on issues that impact the everyday lives of Mainers, and my work on these issues is deeply informed by you.
King outlines priorities for Maine as Farm Bill heads to conference
As the Senate and House prepare to reconcile the differences between their two versions of the Farm Bill, U.S. Sen. Angus S. King Jr. (I-Maine) sent a letter Oct. 29 to Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Thad Cochran, chairwoman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, respectively, outlining several farming and food issues of particular importance to Maine.
Looking ahead to the budget conference
Like most Americans, I was deeply frustrated by the government shutdown earlier this month. I found it shameful that we spent so much time debating whether or not to perform the most basic functions of our jobs: running the government and paying our bills.