King, Colleagues Denounce White House Attempt to Restrict Vote by Mail
nation’s oldest and most rural states that relies heavily on the services provided by the USPS
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Bipartisan Housing Package, with King Provisions, Passes Congress and Heads to President’s Desk
address housing challenges in Maine. These include the Rural Housing Service Reform Act to improve rural housing programs … increasing house supply in rural areas, as well as the PRICE Act , which permanently authorizes a federal grant
King Bill to Strengthen Rural Hospitals Passes U.S. Senate
face unprecedented financial challenges in delivering care in rural areas. The Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act , cosponsored … Senator King,would extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) for another five years, enabling rural hospitals
King, Colleagues Raise Concerns about U.S. Forest Service Reorganization, Cuts to Services
loggers and the bipartisan Timber Innovation for Building Rural Communities Act to improve forest health and support Maine … rural economy. He also introduced legislation to establish a “ Future of Forests ” panel tasked with making recommendations
Maine Delegation Demands Answers from USPS for Failing to Pay Rockland Contractor More Than $349,000, Jeopardizing Mail Service for Maine Island Communities
reaching every American, even in the most rural communities.” USPS’s failure to pay PIA is the latest … constituents about delayed and inconsistent deliveries—particularly in rural communities. Together, these issues underscore the importance of ensuring
King, Colleagues Push Back Against Executive Order Positioning USPS as Elections Regulator
nation’s oldest and most rural states that relies heavily on the services provided by the USPS
King, Curtis Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Administration to Reverse Course on New Policy Limiting Path to Homeownership
limit the path to home ownership for rural Americans. In a bipartisan letter to United States Department … that recent updates limiting additional access to the Rural Development Section 502 Direct Loan program are rescinded. Unfortunately
King, Hoeven Fight for Potato Farmers, Call for Investigation into Canadian Trade Practices
these factors on U.S. producers, processors, and rural economies in potato-producing states,” the senators concluded. In addition … these factors on U.S. producers, processors, and rural economies in potato-producing states. Thank you for your consideration
King, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Small Farmers from Financial Risk
Maine’s farmers are the backbone of our rural communities, and they deserve the same safeguards and assistance
King, Golden, Collins Demand IRS re-open Bangor and Augusta Tax Assistance Centers
Downeast Maine long lacking its own TAC, some rural Mainers already traveled hundreds of miles to access … lawmakers are now making the case that rural Maine deserves the same quality of assistance as those living
King, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Attract the “Next Generation” of Rural Health Care Workers
that is harming the quality-of-life in rural areas.The Community TEAMS Actwould expand clinical training opportunities … allowing medical students to complete clinical training in rural areas where physicians are needed most. This new Health
Maine Delegation Urges Administration to Deliver “Targeted, Data-Driven” Economic Relief for State’s Blueberry, Potato, Apple Farmers
annually to the state’s economy and sustains rural communities. In 2024, Maine produced approximately 85 million pounds … commercial fishing industries are foundational to our rural and coastal economies and have experienced significant market disruption tied
King Cosponsors Bill to Boost Organic Agriculture
entering the organic business—a win-win for rural producers and consumers.” TheOpportunities in Organic Acthelps mitigate challenges
King Joins Senate Colleagues to Maintain Real-Time Postmarks for U.S. Postal Service
states that vote entirely or largely by mail. Rural areas across the country will be especially impacted … delay in postmark and mail delivery in rural areas,”the Senators continued.“In theory, a rural voter could
Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $6.5 Million for Economic Development Projects Across Maine
IIJA. “The NBRC has long helped provide rural regions with the economic tools they need to prosper,”said
King, Colleagues Slam Latest Efforts to Dismantle the Department of Education
Department administers programs to help under-resourced rural school districts and allocates Impact Aid for more than … higher education, and other organizations through Impact Aid, rural education programs, afterschool programs, TRIO, and foundational education formula
King, Collins Urgently Request Certainty on Tariffs for Maine’s Forest Products Industry
economy, creating thousands of good-paying jobs in rural communities, and providing essential products to consumers across … Maine loggers and thebipartisanTimber Innovation for Building Rural Communities Actto improve forest health and support Maine’s rural
King, Colleagues Warn of “Dangerous Spike in Street Homelessness” if Administration Makes Proposed Changes to Homelessness Support System
homelessness and creating chaos in urban, suburban, and rural communities alike by forcing nearly 200,000 chronically homeless … largest for major cities in absolute terms, but rural communities—who experienced a 12 percent increase in homelessness
King, Colleagues Urge Administration to Continue Issuing Paper Checks for Americans
paper checks will disproportionately affect older and rural Americans — as well as the domestic forest products industry … paper checks — many of whom live in rural areas, or may be elderly, disabled, or low-income. Although
Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $20.5 Million for Economic Development Projects Across Maine
Maine counties. “The NBRC has long helped provide rural regions with the economic tools they need to prosper
King on Potential Recissions Legislation: ‘Checks and Balances Essentially have Melted Away’
asset to our communities, particularly our rural communities. “And by the way, this isn't where we have
Senate Passes ‘Regressive, Downright Cruel’ Tax Bill that will Significantly Harm Maine People
first year and estimates suggest that 4 rural Maine hospitals could close. In addition, it is estimated that … will also likely result in the closure of rural community health centers and hospitals — although the health fund
King on Senate Floor: This Tax Bill is “Irresponsible, Regressive, and Downright Cruel”
first year and estimates suggest that 4 rural Maine hospitals would close. “Mr. President. This bill … could cost us two to five of our rural hospitals. And when a rural hospital goes out, several
Maine Delegation Presses Labor Secretary to Reopen Job Corps Centers
Loring and Penobscot Job Corps Centers — exacerbating rural workforce shortages in central and northern Maine. “By calling this … largest employers in rural northern Maine. It currently enrolls 228 students and opened in 1997 — just
Former Governors in Senate: GOP Reconciliation Bill will Slash Medicaid Services, SNAP
nursing homes, and other health facilities particularly in rural communities,”the group continued.“More uninsured patients mean reduced … community health providers afloat. Estimates suggest that 338 rural hospitals nationwide are at risk of closing