press releases
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April 11, 2017
Collins, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Support and Expand Apprenticeship Programs
The American Apprenticeship Act would provide funding to states for tuition assistance programs for pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs; Though evidence... -
Click HERE to watch Senator Collins’ Q&A with Alex AcostaWashington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee,...
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March 08, 2017
Collins, King Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Accelerate Research Development of Wood Building Construction in U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King have joined with Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) to reintroduce the Timber Innovation Act,... -
February 28, 2017
Sens. Collins, King Attend Annual Maine Credit Union League Luncheon, Discuss Importance of Small Financial Institutions to Maine’s Economy
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) attended the annual Maine Credit Union League Congressional Luncheon in Washington, D.C., today. The... -
February 15, 2017
Collins, King, Pingree and Poliquin Applaud ITC’s Unanimous Final Decision, Ruling in Favor of Auburn Manufacturing and Against Illegal Chinese Trade
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin applauded the affirmative determinations from the U.S.... -
February 08, 2017
Collins, King Welcome Sappi Fine North America Announcement of $165 million Investment in its Somerset Mill in Skowhegan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to an announcement from Sappi Fine North America that it will invest $165 million in Paper Machine No. 1 at its Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, U.S.... -
January 19, 2017
Maine Congressional Delegation Applauds Department of Commerce Findings in Favor of Auburn Manufacturing, Inc.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Maine Congressional Delegation welcomed the affirmative final determinations from the U.S. Department of Commerce in its investigation of Chinese... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Congressman Bruce Poliquin today expressed their support for Auburn Manufacturing, Inc. (AMI) during a hearing...
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January 18, 2017
Maine Congressional Delegation Welcomes Economic Development Assessment Team Report to Strengthen Maine’s Forest Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Bruce Poliquin and Chellie Pingree issued the following statement today in response to the release... -
January 12, 2017
Collins, King, Poliquin Applaud Purchase of Former Millinocket Mill
Washington, D.C. — In response to the announcement that Our Katahdin has purchased the former Great Northern Paper Mill site, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and... -
January 09, 2017
Collins, King Announce $200,000 EPA Grant for Eastern Maine Development Corporation in Bucksport
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Eastern Maine Development... -
December 10, 2016
Senate Passes Major Bipartisan Bill to Invest in the Nation's Water Infrastructure
Washington, D.C.—With U.S. Senator Susan Collins’ support, the Senate passed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, a major bipartisan water... -
December 06, 2016
U.S. Senator Susan Collins Meets with Dr. Ben Carson in Washington
Click HERE for B-roll of Senator Collins with Dr. CarsonWashington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins met with Dr. Ben Carson, the President-elect’s nominee to lead the... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to an announcement today from the U.S. Trade Commission (ITC) that it will help protect Maine papermaking jobs by extending existing duties on...
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November 29, 2016
Collins, King Announce $500,000 for Eastern Maine Economic Development
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded a $500,000 Economic Recovery... -
November 19, 2016
Senator Collins Congratulates Maine Potato Board, UMaine on Release of New Caribou Russet Potato
Bangor, ME — U.S. Senator Susan Collins attended the Maine Harvest Festival in Bangor today, where she congratulated the Maine Potato Board and University of Maine... -
November 17, 2016
Senator Collins Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating National Apprenticeship Week
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, joined 13 Senators in introducing a bipartisan... -
November 11, 2016
Senators Collins and King and Representative Poliquin Applaud Twin Rivers’ Announcement
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representative Bruce Poliquin issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement from... -
November 10, 2016
Senator Collins and King and Representative Poliquin Announce TAA Benefits for Workers at Twin Rivers Paper
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representative Bruce Poliquin announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has approved much-needed... -
November 07, 2016
Collins, King Welcome More Than $1.5 Million in Funding to Support 9 Maine Agricultural Producers
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today welcomed an announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that it has awarded a...
