New England governors call on Congress to tack on $3B in heating aid

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • November 9, 2026

Maine Gov. Janet Mills and five other New England governors are calling on members of Congress to provide an additional $3 billion in funding to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ahead of this winter. “Whether through an increase in the annual appropriation or a one-time emergency supplemental funding, these additional resources are urgently needed,” the governors wrote.

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