Officials worry that a drop in funding will hurt preparedness despite evidence to the contrary.

WASHINGTON – The searing events of Sept. 11, 2001, opened a floodgate of federal spending for homeland security and emergency response, with Congress and the new Department of Homeland Security pumping money into states and communities from Maine to California. Debate over whether all that money has been spent wisely hasn’t quieted in the decade […]

Rep. Chellie Pingree picks up on President Obama’s plea for Congress to pass his jobs plan promptly.

WASHINGTON – While at least one Maine member of Congress appears eager to work to pass President Obama’s jobs package, other reactions ranged from a degree of skepticism to a counter proposal. Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree, who represents Maine’s 1st District, picked up on President Obama’s repeated pleas during his speech for Congress to promptly […]

The Irene-related emergency funds will help replace the two bridges on Route 27 that were washed out during the storm.

The state network of first responders fears that federal homeland security cuts will outstrip 2011’s.

The amount is down from last year, but is part of an overall federal cutback.

Maine’s U.S. senators both voted for the last-minute debt deal, but have real concerns going forward.