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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for 2022-01-28 ( 5 items )  
Rep. Pingree Announces USDA Funding to Improve Critical Community Facilities at Wolfe's Neck, Old Orchard Beach (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2022: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced USDA Rural Development has awarded funding to two organizations in Maine's First Congressional District totaling $2.57 Million. "As a member of both the House Agriculture and House Appropriations Committees, I've advocated for federal funding that supports critical infrastructure and economic development in Maine's rural communities," more PR

Rep. Pingree Welcomes $550,000 From American Rescue Plan to Support Maine Arts Organizations (10)
PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2022: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced five grants totaling $550,000 for Maine arts organizations economically impacted by the pandemic. The much-needed arts relief was made possible through the American Rescue Plan, passed by Congressional Democrats and signed into law by President Biden last spring. "Arts organizations put their communities first throughout the pand more PR

Sen. King: $55 Million for Low-Income Heating Assistance Coming to Maine From American Rescue Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2022: The Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that Maine will be receiving $55.2 million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) funds this fiscal year from the American Rescue Plan - more than doubling the state's typical funding. Through the American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, and annual Congressional appropriations, Maine will receive a total o more PR

Sens. Collins, King Announce DHS to Issue Additional H-2B Visas That Will Support Maine's Tourism Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2022: U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a joint rule making available an additional 20,000 H-2B visas for the first half of fiscal year 2022 that will help small businesses fill seasonal job openings. DHS announced that the additional H-2B visas will become available to  more PR

Sens. Collins, King Announce DHS to Issue Additional H-2B Visas That Will Support Maine's Tourism Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2022: U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a joint rule making available an additional 20,000 H-2B visas for the first half of fiscal year 2022 that will help small businesses fill seasonal job openings. DHS announced that the additional H-2B visas will become available to more PR