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Infrastructure

Published
August 3, 2021

Sen. Collins, colleagues behind bipartisan public works bill show off their work

Susan Collins says that the $65 billion for broadband means that some people in Maine would get access to the internet for the first time.
Published
August 2, 2021

Senate opens debate on $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill

The bill calls for $550 billion in new spending over 5 years – one of the most substantial expenditures on the nation’s roads, bridges, waterworks, broadband and the electric grid in years.
Published
August 1, 2021

Collins says infrastructure bill could pass Senate by end of week with at least 10 Republicans in support

The Senate has been pushing to get a bipartisan bill across the finish line, after weeks of uncertainty, negotiations and missed deadlines.
Published
July 30, 2021

Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure plan clears another Senate hurdle

Senators will return for a rare Saturday session to work on the legislation.
Published
July 28, 2021

Senate votes to start work on $1 trillion infrastructure bill

The 67-32 tally to begin formal consideration showed the high interest among senators in the package, but it’s unclear if enough Republicans will eventually join Democrats to support final passage.

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Published
July 27, 2021

Senators, White House in crunch time on infrastructure deal

Senators are preparing for a weekend session to finish negotiations.
Published
July 21, 2021

Bipartisan infrastructure bill fails first vote; Senate to try again

The next steps are uncertain, but the group of 11 Republicans and 11 Democrats insist they are close to a deal and expect to finish soon.
Published
July 20, 2021

Bipartisan infrastructure bill in peril as Republicans threaten filibuster

While the president proposes paying for his proposals with a tax hike on corporations and wealthy Americans who earn more than $400,000 a year, the bipartisan group has been trying to figure out a compromise way to pay for its package.
Published
July 17, 2021

Maine Voices: Why Sen. Collins’ proposed tax on electric vehicles is a good idea

The prescient plan that she and Sen. Portman support will help fund infrastructure, will plug a loophole and will initially serve as a levy on wealth.
Published
July 15, 2021

Maine Voices: Our country’s foundation depends on strong infrastructure plan

Any package should include enhanced broadband access and renewable energy, address climate change and harness willing private-sector resources.