WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2021: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced federal funding for five Maine-based projects aimed at strengthening and exploring new market opportunities in Maine and New England's agricultural food systems. The $3.5 million U.S. Department of Agriculture investment coming to Maine is through the Local Food Promotion Programs (LFPP) and the Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP), whic more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today voted to open debate on the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Moments later, the motion failed to reach the sixty-vote threshold, threatening a 60-year streak of passing this essential bipartisan legislation and invest in America's national defense. The Senate has passed this annual legislation for de more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: As ongoing supply chain disruptions impact businesses and consumers, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that seven meat and poultry processors across Maine have received a total of $1,345,000 to help strengthen and streamline their operations. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant Program. "Significant su more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: As ongoing supply chain disruptions impact businesses and consumers, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that seven meat and poultry processors across Maine have received a total of $1,345,000 to help strengthen and streamline their operations. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant Program. "Significant sup more PR