weekly columns
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Beginning with Upward Bound nearly 60 years ago, the package of federal programs known as TRIO has expanded higher education opportunities for underserved students across the...
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April 21, 2022
Preserving Maine Veterans’ Access to Long-Term Care
Earlier this year, Maine Veterans’ Homes, which provides compassionate, quality long-term care to the brave men and women who served our country, announced that it planned to... -
April 07, 2022
Senator Collins Tests Positive for COVID-19
Washington, D.C.—The office of U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued the following statement after Senator Collins received a positive test result for COVID-19 late this... -
April 04, 2022
Investing in the Future of Aroostook County
The federal government funding bill that was signed into law on March 15 includes more than $200 million I successfully secured for 105 vital projects across Maine. These... -
February 28, 2022
Honoring Maine Hero MSG Gary Gordon with a Maine-Built Ship
On October 3, 1993, during the Battle of Mogadishu, U.S. Army Master Sergeant Gary Gordon—a native of Lincoln, Maine—gave his life to save the crew of a Black Hawk... -
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...
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