Jared Golden

Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic Congressman Jared Golden are calling for an additional $500 million in low-income heating assistance in the next federal funding bill for the coming fiscal year.

The National Defense Authorization Act, which is seen as must-pass legislation by Congress each year, was seen as one of two potential vehicles for advancing a bill sought by Maine's Wabanaki tribes.

Democratic Congressman Jared Golden thanked the people of the 2nd district and his campaign staff and volunteers Thursday morning, noting that his campaign has a commanding lead of 11,000 votes over Republican Bruce Poliquin in the three-way race.

The three candidates vying for Maine's 2nd Congressional District seat tussled Tuesday night over energy costs, the economy, immigration and abortion in the only debate that they'll appear in together before election day.

Manchin's appearance in a joint press call with Golden comes as the Maine congressman faces a new barrage of attacks as he seeks a third term in a hotly contested race.

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg said the National Marine Fisheries Service rationally drew on the best available data to develop regulations and that he would not strike them down.

Rep. Jared Golden says he will support the Inflation Reduction Act, the climate, energy and health care bill that's expected to pass the House Friday.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has recommended a sweeping overhaul of its hospitals and clinics, which could have implications for Maine.

The Mills administration says it wants Congress to defer action on a bill from Rep. Jared Golden, and instead give the state time to negotiate its own compromise with Maine tribes.

While the decision is unlikely to immediately impact access to abortion in Maine, abortion is likely to be a top issue in state elections this fall.