The $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund is designed to partially offset upcoming cuts to Medicaid that were passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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The world mostly sees one side of Maine. Could this year be different? | Column
A look at how the state is portrayed by national media outlets, as they find more reasons to visit.
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Susan Collins criticizes Medicaid cuts, defends ousted CDC director
At an appearance Monday, the senator said lawmakers will be under ‘tremendous pressure’ to change President Trump’s budget bill.
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Sen. Collins, time to bow out gracefully | David Treadwell
Sen. Susan Collins, I’m sure you’ve heard that President Donald J. Trump, the head of your party, recently referred to the whole Epstein files saga as “a hoax.” Do you think it is a hoax? Do you believe Trump or do you believe the victims of Epstein’s sex trafficking ring? Are you on the side […]
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Senate candidate Platner meets the moment
I hadn’t heard of Graham Platner until a few weeks ago. Now, I’m all in. He’s right for Maine, and he’s right for America. Platner’s background confirms his deep Maine roots, his working class bonafides — lives in the small town of Sullivan, works as a successful oyster farmer, serves as the Chair of the […]
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Gov. Mills, weighing Senate run, declines to criticize Susan Collins
Mills fielded questions during public events in Kennebec County that could easily have been mistaken for a campaign swing.
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Bernie Sanders backs Graham Platner, Troy Jackson at Labor Day rally in Portland
The Vermont independent stumped with progressive candidates for Senate and governor against ‘oligarchy,’ the MAGA movement and the Democratic party establishment before a crowd of several thousand.
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Susan Collins ‘extremely alarmed’ at Trump administration firing of CDC director
Maine’s senior senator reacted Thursday to the firing of Susan Monarez, who was let go by the administration this week after reportedly clashing with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.
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Janet Mills says decision on challenge to Susan Collins may come in November
Maine’s governor told reporters Wednesday that she’s ‘seriously considering the run.’ It’s the strongest indication yet that she may seek her party’s nomination against the 5-term Republican next year.
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Protesters disrupt Susan Collins’ ribbon cutting in Searsport
A group of demonstrators greeted Maine’s senior senator, but the event remained civil.