Angus King Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: PACE Act would help more Maine families afford child care

by Angus King and Mark K. Shriver Special to the Press Herald November 18, 2017November 17, 2017

The legislation would update the tax code to reflect the reality of the rising costs of child care.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Congress needs to show compassion, respect and caring for others

by Bonny Rodden Special to the Press Herald November 14, 2017November 13, 2017

As lawmakers move ahead in the budget process, we pray they will vote for the vulnerable and voiceless.

Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics

How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week

by Targeted News Service November 5, 2017November 4, 2017

Along with roll call votes last week, the Senate also passed a bill (S. Res. 211), condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya; and passed a bill (S. Res. 245), calling on Iran to release unjustly detained United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens. The House also passed the National Forest System Vegetation Management […]

Local & State, News, Politics

Acadia wormers, clammers, towns await congressional action to fix park boundary, marine harvesting issues

by Colin Woodard October 29, 2017October 29, 2017

Legislation submitted by Sen. King and Rep. Poliquin to resolve several conflicts remains stalled on Capitol Hill.

Local & State, Politics

Democrats may urge Sens. King, Sanders to join their ranks

by Steve Collins Sun Journal October 18, 2017October 18, 2017

The resolution is expected to be part of the agenda when the DNC meets Thursday.

Local & State, News, Politics

Report: Steve Bannon wants Ann LePage to challenge Angus King

by Staff report October 8, 2017October 9, 2017

President Trump’s former chief strategist hopes to persuade Maine’s first lady to seek the Republican nomination for Senate next year, according to The New York Times.

Politics