press releases
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December 11, 2018
Farm Bill Passes Senate, Includes Provisions Authored by Senator Collins to Benefit Maine Farmers
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that the Senate passed the 2018 Farm Bill by an overwhelming bipartisan margin of 87-13. The legislation, which... -
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) today announced that the Next Generation in Agriculture Act was included in the bipartisan 2018 Farm Bill. This...
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December 11, 2018
Bill Authored by Collins, King to Bolster the Northern Border Regional Commission Clears Key Hurdle
In 2018, the NBRC awarded $2.9 million in grants for projects throughout Maine. Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) announced that the... -
December 06, 2018
Senator Collins Announces $26.6 Million for Three Transportation Projects in Maine
Senator Collins has secured more than $160 million for Maine transportation projects through this grant program since 2009 Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the... -
November 19, 2018
Senator Collins Meets with Jobs for Maine’s Graduates
Click HERE for a high-resolution photo of Senator Collins Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins met with Jobs for Maine’s Graduates (JMG) students... -
November 08, 2018
Senator Collins Attends Front Street Shipyard Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Click HERE for a high-resolution photo of Senator Collins with Paul Andersen (L), CEO of Androscoggin Savings Bank, and JB Turner (R), President of Front Street... -
October 30, 2018
Following Advocacy from Maine Congressional Delegation, Sanford Rug Manufacturer is Victorious in Trade Zone Application
Washington, D.C.—Maine’s Congressional Delegation announced today that Sanford-based Flemish Master Weavers prevailed in its application for an exemption from a tariff on yarn it... -
October 30, 2018
Collins, King, Poliquin Celebrate New Defense Contract at New Balance Supporting 900 Maine Jobs
Norridgewock, ME – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representative Bruce Poliquin visited the New Balance plant in Norridgewock in celebration of New Balance’s... -
October 30, 2018
Senator Collins Visits Texas Instruments, Applauds UMaine’s Successful Partnerships with Maine Companies to Employ Graduates
Click HERE for a high-resolution photo of Senator Collins, President Ferrini-Mundy, and Dean Humphrey South Portland, ME—U.S. Senator Susan Collins visited Texas Instruments’... -
October 10, 2018
Collins, King Applaud Purchase of Old Town Mill by ND Paper
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King applauded an announcement that ND Paper LLC has reached an agreement to purchase the Old Town Mill, which has... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) applauded an announcement that Millinocket-based nonprofit Our Katahdin has...
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September 26, 2018
Senators Collins, King Applaud Sappi North America’s Investment in Skowhegan Paper Mill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) applauded the announcement from Sappi North America, Inc. that the company has... -
September 12, 2018
Senators Collins, King Announce $431,725 for Energy Efficiency in Rural Farms and Small Businesses from Aroostook to York County
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) announced today that nine rural Maine businesses will receive a total of $431,725 in funding... -
September 10, 2018
Maine Delegation Urges Administration to Avoid Tariffs That Will Harm Hussey Seating Company
Washington, D.C. – A new round of tariffs recently proposed by the Trump Administration to crack down on Chinese intellectual property theft could inadvertently cause significant... -
August 29, 2018
Victory for U.S. Newspapers, Publishers Following Advocacy from Sens. Collins, King and Rep. Poliquin
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) and Representative Bruce Poliquin applauded the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) final... -
Brunswick, ME - U.S. Senator Susan Collins visited Mölnlycke Health Care’s manufacturing facility in Brunswick this morning to tour the factory; meet with...
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August 15, 2018
Significant Wins for Maine’s Potato Industry Included in Senate-Passed Funding Bill Following Push from Senator Collins,
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, secured significant victories for Maine’s potato farmers in the fiscal year... -
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $830,000...
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Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that Winter Harbor will receive $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Rural...
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Washington, D.C.—In a significant win for Maine’s maple syrup and honey producers, an amendment authored by U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) to prevent a confusing labeling...
