Lawmakers advocated for increasing production of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, the primary type of ship Bath Iron Works builds, to help counter China’s growing fleet.
Sen. Susan Collins
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Our View: Federal COVID aid package sets course out of crisis
The comprehensive relief legislation will help Mainers who need it most.
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The Maine Millennial: Collins abandons her LGBTQ constituents
The senator has not explained her retreat on the Equality Act, a civil rights bill that has passed the House.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine senators split on $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill
Sen. Angus King says the coronavirus has ‘devastated’ the country and inaction was too costly, while Sen. Susan Collins criticizes Democrats for not embracing her much smaller alternative plan.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Sen. Collins’ reversal on the Equality Act is a betrayal of our community
Confirming anti-LGBTQ+ judges, embracing a hate group’s support and flip-flopping on federal anti-bias protections aren’t the actions of an ally.
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Commentary: Working Maine families need lifeline to overcome impacts of COVID
Our senators must vote ‘yes’ on the upcoming American Rescue Plan so that Mainers can pay their bills, put food on the table and stay in their homes.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins to back Haaland for Interior secretary, sealing her approval
The announcement makes Haaland’s confirmation by the Senate nearly certain and follows Haaland’s endorsement last week by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin.
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Jim Fossel: Internal fights rock Maine Republicans
Party leaders should focus on winning elections, not enforcing ideological purity.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Sen. Collins pushes for emergency diaper assistance funding
Local diaper banks, including one in Maine, are handing out an average of 50% more diapers per month than usual since the pandemic began.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
Sen. Collins and Nevada Democrat propose grants to expand rural broadband
The senators propose matching grants to help states and state-approved entities build ‘last-mile’ infrastructure.