WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $3,005,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for Emergency Medical Services in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill. The bill, which passed the Senate last week and was approved by the House of Representatives this afternoon, has been signed into law.
"Every Mainer should have access to vital emergency medical services," said Senator Collins. "This funding will provide Maine's communities with new ambulances, helping to improve emergency response services throughout the surrounding regions. As the Chair of...