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U.S. Congress

Published
January 12, 2023

Maine’s Democratic representatives criticize Republican moves in U.S. House

Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree opposed a number of measures pushed by the new congressional majority.
Published
January 5, 2023

Another View: Time is running out for Afghan evacuees

Lawmakers couldn’t find room in the latest spending bill to give thousands of U.S. allies the chance at a green card. The new Congress should fix that mistake swiftly.
Published
December 27, 2022

Achievements in Congress reveal extent of Biden’s ambition

The president's legislative accomplishments extend to nearly every aspect of American life – although their impact may take years to be felt in some cases.
Published
December 27, 2022

Maine Voices: Rejoicing at the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act

Decades of work for LGBTQ+ inclusion and justice culminated in an unexpected invitation to the White House.
Published
December 24, 2022

Jim Fossel: Did anti-marijuana Republicans really have to play it SAFE?

Hesitance doomed the passage of a bill that would have helped small businesses across America.

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Published
December 23, 2022

With bill’s passage, lobster industry welcomes 6-year break from new regulations

The omnibus spending legislation includes a rider that freezes new federal regulation of lobstering practices. President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law.
Published
December 21, 2022

Schumer urges show of support for Ukraine with spending bill

The Senate is inching closer to passing a $1.7 trillion government funding bill.
Published
December 21, 2022

Lobster legislation a ‘Christmas miracle’ for Maine’s industry – if it passes

Maine's congressional delegation and Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday made their case for the six-year pause on new lobstering regulations. If approved, money for developing new fishing practices could start flowing this spring.
Published
December 20, 2022

Electoral protections advance but tribal sovereignty provision left out of massive federal bill

The omnibus spending bill must pass the Senate and House to become law before the new Congress convenes on Jan. 4.
Published
December 20, 2022

Federal spending bill would pause new regulation of Maine’s lobstering industry

The bill before Congress would halt new regulations of the state's iconic fishery for six years while work is done to develop gear that is potentially less threatening to endangered whales.