Angus S. King, Jr.

Investing in first responders boosts our workforce and makes communities safer.   At the York County Regional Training Center, I saw how federal dollars are helping train the next generation of fir...

This #MemorialDay, I hope you’ll pause for a moment and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.   Celebrate with friends and family, but be mindful of the men and women who ...

I didn’t realize so many young people on the Internet knew Johnny Appleseed 🍎… But the idea holds up: plant now, benefit later. Better health for your family and far less cost to you (and taxpayer...

Prevention measures like an $11 bath mat could save Americans tens of thousands of dollars.   If Medicare would send these out to every recipient in America, I’ll bet the investment would pay for i...

Building American warships in South Korea or Japan is the worst idea since the Red Sox traded Babe Ruth to the Yankees.

We have the skilled workers, the shipyards, and the know-how right here in A...

A reconciliation bill is a fast-track budget bill that lets the Senate pass certain spending & tax changes with a simple majority. However, there are strict rules about how this works. That’s ...

Maine veterans deserve timely, quality care — done in a safe and professional environment.   Cutting police positions at Togus and chalking it up to bureaucracy is wrong. I will continue pushing to...

In addition to saving and improving lives in Africa, USAID also helped to prevent violent extremism from expanding across the globe.   Financial cuts to America’s “soft” power lead to increased ter...

Budgets reflect policy priorities. 
It makes no sense to cut U.S. Forest Service operations & research while spending nearly the same amount on a presidential ballroom.   Today, I told the USFS...

Modern infrastructure is essential to protect Maine community health & safeguard our natural resources. 
It was great to join the Freeport Sewer District as they broke ground on a major upgrade...

If “energy dominance” means $4.30/gallon for gas and nearly $6/gallon for diesel, we need a new definition. 
Or at least a different approach.   If we want better stability in our energy supply, Am...

Today’s Armed Services Committee hearing with Defense Secretary Hegseth is very important – and overdue. Before it began, I shared a range of things I'm looking to hear about with @KateBolduan an...

On this episode of Civics in 60, @HC_Richardson and I discuss King Charles III’s visit to Congress this week and his reminder of the Magna Carta’s influence on self-government, individual liberty, ...

Last week, I was proud to visit @MidCoastHunger with @RepMcGovern to see the vital work they’re doing to ensure Maine families have access to healthy food.   Their work, along with the countless Ma...

The Second Continental Congress founded the US Postal Service to deliver the mail, period—not to be an arm of the government & definitely not an arbiter of federal elections.   My colleagues &a...

As energy costs continue to rise, this administration is canceling previously approved and vetted power projects.   That’s not only bad for household budgets, but also, it’s incredibly difficult fo...

251 years ago, the first shots of the American Revolution were fired.   On Patriots’ Day, we remember the courage shown at Lexington & Concord—as well as the inspiring idea that ordinary citize...

Cracking down on tax cheats shouldn’t be controversial.   Our Stop Cheaters Act is about fairness—improving customer service, making sure everyone pays what they owe & enforcing the law across-...

Welcome home to the brave men and women of the 136th Engineer Company.   After months of service in Saudi Arabia, your efforts strengthening infrastructure and supporting our partners reflects the ...

Too many Maine people lack access to housing, a human challenge that also exhausts ER services & correction resources.   This tiny home village is a win-win—providing safe housing & service...