Senator Susan Collins

WASHINGTON — In support of the blueberry industry and its workers across the state of Maine, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined Representatives Chellie Pingree (ME-01) and Jared Golden (ME-02) in writing to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) — Ambassador Robert Lighthizer — to urge additional trade protections for Maine’s wild blueberry producers and frozen blueberry processors.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that two Maine school districts have been awarded a total of $703,982 to enhance and further integrate local school violence prevention efforts between school administrators and law enforcement, train law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, install deterrent measures, purchase and install technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during an emergency, and other measures.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins sent a letter to President Trump urging the Administration to work with Maine and Canadian fisheries to find a solution to conservation issues that unfairly harm Maine’s seafood industry.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the York County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded $111,603 to improve the delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services for law enforcement officers.  This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee and a Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease, announced that $200,000 has been awarded to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), in partnership with the Maine Office of Aging and Disability Service, to establish a comprehensive approach to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and expand public health partner initiatives on research, clinical education, and caregiver support. 

U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that Maine farmers have been awarded a total of $25,159,777 to date to help offset the financial harm they have experienced due to COVID-19.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine), the Chairman of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, and Senator Angus King (I-Maine) applauded a move by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to invest in the future of America’s aviation and maintenance workforce by opening two key grant programs up to applicants later this year.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that several organizations throughout the State of Maine have been awarded a total of $2,312,338 to support rape crisis centers and assist victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are homeless or in need of housing assistance.  The funding was awarded through the Office of Violence Against Women, an agency within the U.S. Department of Justice.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) has been awarded $2,140,075 for operating and preventive maintenance expenses.  This funding, awarded through the U.S.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins commended the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) partnership with OnStar’s emergency services to improve access to suicide prevention resources for veterans.  The partnership will allow veterans in crisis to use the emergency services button in an OnStar-equipped vehicle or the OnStar Guardian smartphone app to be transferred to the VA’s Veterans Crisis Line, which provides around-the-clock, confidential support.