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U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin responded to today’s announcement that the European Commission’s Committee on Invasive Alien Species has decided that they will not proceed with the listing of American lobster as an invasive species at the European Union level. The decision brings an end to the proposal that threatened to end l... Read more »

Today Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Cultivating Community announced two USDA grants to expand initiatives helping refugees and immigrants in Maine launch and strengthen farm businesses. “As Maine’s population ages, the immigrants and refugees who call our state home are becoming increasingly important to our workforce. We especially need new workers and businesses to sustain the great economi... Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said this morning that rural Maine communities will benefit from $20 million in USDA loans to provide financing for economic development projects throughout the state. With USDA Rural Development funding, Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) will invest in community projects like health care facilities, childcare centers and schools. "Maine people are hard working, creativ... Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree today announced that three communities in her District would receive federal grants to hire or rehire police officers. “Local police departments do a great job keeping our communities safe, but are finding themselves understaffed because of tight municipal budgets,” said Pingree. “I’m glad these federal funds will be able to help fill that critical need.” The COPS Hir... Read more »

Federal investments will help create 212 total jobs Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced two federal grants worth nearly $1.3 million to support municipal broadband in Sanford and manufacturing expansion at Brunswick Landing. “Technology-driven businesses have emerged as an incredible opportunity to create jobs in Maine and move our state’s economy forward. But we need to update our infrastruct... Read more »

Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin joined Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA) in introducing a bill last night to force the approval of a lease for a major expansion of the Portland VA health clinic, as well as leases for 23 other VA facilities around the country. Because of technicalities in the way the leases are approved, work on the expansion in Portland has been delayed. Read more »

Farmers in five counties to get access to emergency assistance, including loans Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said today that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared five counties in southern Maine as a disaster area because of the recent drought. Cumberland, Androscoggin, Oxford, Sagadahoc, and York Counties are all part of the disaster area, making farmers in those counties eligible... Read more »

Rosemont Market receives $65,000 to double local food sales, and Somali Bantu Community receives $395,000 to reduce food insecurity ​ Today Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced that Portland-based Rosemont Market will receive a $64,922 Local Food Promotion Grant from the USDA. The program is making $26.8 million in investments this year, thanks to Pingree’s successful efforts to triple its fund... Read more »

Families who've had student loans forgiven for death or disability can face a stiff tax bill. A bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree to assist families who are dealing with the loss or sudden disability of a loved one passed the House Ways and Means Committee last night. The bill, the Stop Taxing Death and Disability Act, would save families from big tax bills when federal ... Read more »

Congresswoman Pingree today at a press conference today at Ready Seafood in Portland with Sen. Angus King and Rep. Bruce Poliquin. As the European Union (EU) moves forward with its consideration of Sweden’s request to ban all live imports of American lobster, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin today sent a letter to the European ... Read more »