Last night, for the first time since 2018, the Senate passed annual appropriations bills ahead of the August recess. The three bills—covering Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; Agriculture, FDA, and Rural Development; and the Legislative Branch annual appropriations—each passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. These bills include significant investments for projects across the State of Maine. At Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, nearly $450 million would support power reliability and wate

Tonight, the Senate passed three more FY26 appropriations bills with a strong bipartisan vote of 82-15. This fiscally responsible package includes the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Energy and Water Development; and Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bills. These bills contain important provisions to support state and local law enforcement, scientific research, economic development, national security, and our coastal communities. After months of bipartisan, bi