U.S. House unanimously passes bill to address ocean acidification

Chellie pingree

Published
June 5, 2019

U.S. House unanimously passes bill to address ocean acidification

Maine Democrat Chellie Pingree's measure moves to the U.S. Senate, while state lawmakers appear likely to pass Gov. Janet Mills' climate package.
Published
May 6, 2019

U.S. to add 30,000 seasonal worker visas as soon as this week

The strong American economy has made it increasingly difficult for employers to find labor.
Published
May 5, 2019

How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week

Along with roll call votes last week, the House also passed the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (H.R. 1222), to facilitate the establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain states. HOUSE VOTES COLUMBIA RIVER TRIBAL FISHING RIGHTS: The House has passed a bill (H.R. 91), sponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, […]
Published
April 10, 2019

Opposition mounts to Trump plan to extend work requirement for SNAP benefits

Jared Golden said he might support the change, as long as it doesn't hurt children or seniors, while Maine's senators and Chellie Pingree oppose it.
Published
April 4, 2019

Bill would allow Maine tribes to hold trials for non-Indians in domestic violence cases

Other federally recognized tribes have had such power since 2013, but Maine's were excluded because of provisions in the 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act.

Published
March 24, 2019

Sen. King wants more information on obstruction of justice issue

He and other members of Maine's congressional delegation urge – to one extent or another – the release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
Published
March 14, 2019

Finally, Rep. Pingree optimistic about bill to address ocean acidification

The phenomenon interferes with the shell growth of clams, oysters and other organisms, threatening Maine's marine harvesters.
Published
February 27, 2019

Maine congressional delegation reacts to Michael Cohen’s testimony

Members of Maine’s congressional delegation offered their reactions to Michael Cohen’s testimony on Wednesday before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Sen. Susan Collins, Republican “Due to the fact that Michael Cohen has pled guilty to lying to Congress, his testimony must be scrutinized carefully. “Several of the assertions he testified to under oath today […]
Published
February 22, 2019

Critics in Maine say they’ll fight Trump plan to bar abortion referrals by federally funded clinics

Maine's governor, congressional delegation and reproductive-health providers blast the new federal rule as harmful to women and families.
Published
February 14, 2019

Maine congressional delegation criticizes Trump’s plan to declare national emergency

Republican Sen. Susan Collins joins Sen. Angus King, an independent, and Democratic Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden in questioning the wisdom and constitutionality of such a move.