Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced that The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR), a nonprofit corporation established by the 2014 Farm Bill, has awarded Hugh Cowperthwaite of Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) a $300,000 matching research grant. CEI has received the funding in order to investigate the economic viability of a Japanese scallop production… Read more »
Congresswoman Pingree with NEA Chairman Jane Chu at a 2016 event in Portland.
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi has selected Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) to succeed late Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) as the Democratic Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Arts Caucus.
“Chellie profoundly understands the power of the arts to revitalize and inspire… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, following a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announcement that it would release 30,000 additional H-2B seasonal visas fiscal year 2019, about half of the maximum amount authorized by Congress, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement:
“For the last two summers, I’ve heard from seasonal business owners in… Read more »
PORTLAND, ME – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced today that the Navy has awarded Bath Iron Works a $14.95 million contract to create a conceptual design of the FFG(X), a next-generation guided missile frigate. The contract allows BIW to compete against four other design proposals for the chance to build 20 of the ships.
“The contract to create a… Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) today announced $1,343,036 in USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants to expand learning opportunities and improve health care in rural areas of Maine.
“New technology means that living in a rural area no longer has to be a barrier to accessing educational opportunities or quality health services. As a Member of the House… Read more »
The Center will team up with industrial partners, trade organizations, construction firms, architects, and other stakeholders in the region to revitalize and diversify Maine’s forest-based economy by bringing innovative mass timber manufacturing to the State of Maine. Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) announced today that Portland Ship Yard would receive a $990,500 federal Small Shipyard Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Funds will be used to replace an aging boat lift that has hindered the shipyard’s ability to serve Casco Bay’s commercial fleet. Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree today welcomed a total $1.1 million in EPA Brownfields grants for two Maine organizations to provide low-interest loans for the cleanup and redevelopment of polluted sites, but cautioned that this important program has been slated for an over 30 percent cut in President Trump's proposed budget. Read more »
