Senator Angus S. King, Jr.

05/13/2026

Budgets reflect policy priorities.

It makes no sense to cut U.S. Forest Service operations & research while spending nearly the same amount on a presidential ballroom.

Today, I told the USFS Director there is no justification for such a cut to caring for our nation’s forests.

05/08/2026

Modern infrastructure is essential to protect Maine community health & safeguard our natural resources.

It was great to join the Freeport Sewer District as they broke ground on a major upgrade to improve wastewater treatment capacity for years to come.

The Freeport Sewer District is breaking ground on a multi-million-dollar upgrade.

05/01/2026

If “energy dominance” means $4.30/gallon for gas and nearly $6/gallon for diesel, we need a new definition.

Or at least a different approach.

If we want better stability in our energy supply, America should add lower cost options like wind and solar.

King pressed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on the importance of the country expanding its energy resilience.

04/30/2026

Today’s Armed Services Committee hearing with Defense Secretary Hegseth is very important – and overdue.

Before it began, I shared a range of things I'm looking to hear about with CNN’s Kate Bolduan.

04/29/2026

On this episode of Civics in 60, Heather Cox Richardson and I discuss King Charles III’s visit to Congress this week and his reminder of the Magna Carta’s influence on self-government, individual liberty, and the rule of law.

04/28/2026

Last week, I was proud to visit Mid Coast Hunger Prevention with Representative Jim McGovern to see the vital work they’re doing to ensure Maine families have access to healthy food.

Their work, along with the countless Maine people who help others, strengthens our state and communities every day.

04/23/2026

The Second Continental Congress founded the US Postal Service to deliver the mail, period—not to be an arm of the government, and definitely not an arbiter of federal elections.

My colleagues and I are reminding the Postmaster General of its essential role.

The executive order would direct the U.S. Postal Service to create and maintain “mail-in absentee participation lists.”

04/20/2026

04/17/2026

Cracking down on tax cheats shouldn’t be controversial.

Our Stop Cheaters Act is about fairness—improving customer service, making sure everyone pays what they owe & enforcing the law across-the-board to minimize illegal evasion by high-income taxpayers.

Maine U.S. Senator Angus King is joining the effort to pass the legislation.

04/14/2026

Welcome home to the brave men and women of the 136th Engineer Company.

After months of service in Saudi Arabia, your efforts strengthening infrastructure and supporting our partners reflects the very best of Maine.

Soldiers from the Maine Army National Guard were officially welcomed home from their deployment to the Middle East during a ceremony in Waterville.

04/12/2026

Too many Maine people lack access to housing, a human challenge that also exhausts ER services & correction resources.

This tiny home village is a win-win—providing safe housing and services for those who need it, & saving taxpayer dollars in the long-run.

A planned tiny home village in Bangor by Dignity First is moving closer to reality with $2 million in federal funds.