weekly columns
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December 02, 2021
Helping Maine Families Stay Warm This Winter
A recent report that inflation has hit a 30-year high confirmed what the American people have been feeling in their wallets for months. The soaring cost of virtually... -
At long last, the U.S.-Canada land border reopened November 8th for fully vaccinated Canadians. For many Maine families and small businesses, this day was long...
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September 28, 2021
Preventing Nursing Homes Closures and Protecting Patients' Access to Care
The COVID pandemic has taken an enormous toll on our health care providers, particularly long-term care facilities and rural hospitals. Four Maine nursing homes announced in... -
July 29, 2021
Continuing to Combat the Opioid Epidemic: A Public Health Crisis within a Public Health Crisis
As we continue to respond to COVID-19, we must not forget another public health emergency our country faces—the opioid epidemic. Last year, 504 Mainers died from drug... -
July 14, 2021
A Foundation of Trust: Ensuring the Safety of Cosmetics & Other Personal Care Products
In 2014, a 9-year-old girl in Colorado used a new shampoo her mother purchased because it was advertised as being extra gentle and made without harsh chemicals. She stopped... -
June 14, 2021
Supporting ‘Havana Syndrome’ Victims: American Personnel Who Have Been Injured by Directed Energy Attacks
Our nation has an obligation to support the patriots who defend our freedom and way of life. In the Senate, I have long worked to strengthen health care and education... -
There is an estimated $7.7 trillion gap between the savings American households need to maintain their standard of living in retirement and what they actually have. Only half...
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April 21, 2021
Helping Rural Students Succeed
Helping students achieve their education and career goals has long been a priority for me. I recently introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at helping students – especially... -
March 30, 2021
Meeting the Transportation Needs of Disabled Veterans
Our nation owes American veterans an enormous debt, one that can never truly be repaid. Honoring our commitment to those who served our nation in uniform involves continuing... -
Throughout Maine’s history, our forest products industry has supported good-paying jobs, driven local economies, and strengthened rural communities. This industry is built on...
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January 15, 2021
Op-Ed: Senators, tell the truth about Trump, Biden and election
On Aug. 24, 1814, the British seized control of the U.S. Capitol in an effort to overthrow the American government. What we witnessed last week — 207 years later — at the hands of... -
Washington, D.C.—In a column published in the Bangor Daily News today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins described the events that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, January 6,...
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November 16, 2020
Supporting Maine’s Farmers and Growing our Agricultural Economy
Having been born and raised in Aroostook County, I know how essential agriculture is to our state’s economy and our way of life. Supporting Maine’s dairy, potato, and special... -
October 26, 2020
Supporting Veteran Caregivers, America’s Hidden Heroes
Supporting our veterans and those who serve today is among our greatest obligations. That obligation includes supporting America’s “hidden heroes” – the 5.5 million... -
October 21, 2020
Overcoming the Unique Barriers Women Face to Retirement Security
As a Senator representing the oldest state in the nation by median age, one of my highest priorities is to improve retirement security for older Americans today and for generations... -
October 07, 2020
Bringing Transparency to Health Care and Lowering Costs
In nearly every industry, we are able to shop for goods and services by comparing publicly available price and quality information. From buying shoes to building a house, we... -
September 11, 2020
Commemorating the 19th Anniversary of 9/11
Nineteen years have passed, but the memory of September 11, 2001, remains as vivid as if it were yesterday. We each have our own recollections of where we were and what we... -
August 24, 2020
Supporting Maine’s Forest Products Industry
Throughout Maine’s history, our forest products industry has created good-paying jobs, driven local economies, and sustained rural communities. It is a linchpin of our... -
July 31, 2020
Supporting Maine Farmers and Food-Insecure Families
The effects of COVID-19 on Maine’s families, farmers, and food systems have been serious and are certain to persist for months to come. As part of Congress’ response to the... -
There is an urgent need to repair and replace Maine’s aging bridges. Our State currently has 314 bridges in poor condition, the 7th highest percentage in the country. ...
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