Maine’s independent senator is expected to appear during a segment on Ukraine’s 3-year-old war with Russia that is set to air Sunday.
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Certain retirees to see increased Social Security payments
Individuals who for years had reduced benefits because of a pension from certain government work, including teachers and firefighters, will begin receiving increased benefits retroactive to Jan. 1.
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Angus King tells Senate colleagues, ‘We’ve got to wake up.’
In a speech on the Senate floor, King says America faces a ‘constitutional crisis’ and challenges Republicans to take a stand rather than rely on the courts to stop constitutional overreach, calling that ‘a cop-out’ and ‘an abdication of our responsibility.’
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Maine’s congressional delegation wants more teenagers logging
In sustaining one of the state’s most important heritage industries, elected officials believe the measure would help sustain Maine’s identity, too.
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Sen. King joins Democrats supporting bill detaining migrants accused of crimes
The new Democratic strategy is a shift from Trump’s first term when Democrats openly and aggressively fought Trump on most issues.
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Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown
The deal funds the government at current levels through March 14 and provides $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance to farmers.
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Pingree, Golden vote against Trump-backed budget deal
Three of Maine’s 4 members of Congress had been ready to support a budget plan before President-elect Donald Trump intervened earlier this week.
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Katahdin Monument road access expansion bill clears Senate
Added road access from Millinocket is expected to help more people visit Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and boost the local economy.
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Maine secures more than $5.7 million in digital equity grant
The money will go toward Maine’s digital equity plan, which prioritizes expanding internet access throughout the state and bringing certain government services online.
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Sen. King debates Republican, Democratic challengers
The independent seeking his third term has run a quiet campaign so far against Republican Demi Kouzounas and Democrat David Costello, as well as independent Jason Cherry, who did not participate in Monday’s debate.