weekly columns
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Each year, June 12 is designated as Women Veterans Recognition Day to celebrate the brave women who have defended our freedom throughout their military service. This...
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I recently joined with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, for a television interview to discuss our priorities as co-leaders of the bipartisan Congressional Task Force on...
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February 03, 2023
A New Tool to Help Reduce Non-fatal and Fatal Drug Overdoses
The opioid epidemic continues to claim the lives of far too many people in our State and throughout the country. In 2022, an estimated 716 Mainers died from drug overdoses,... -
January 20, 2023
Investing in the Future of Aroostook County
Growing up in Aroostook County, I learned that when we work together and lend a helping hand, we can make our community a better place. As a senior member of the... -
November 04, 2022
Honoring Maine Heroes in Advance of Veterans Day
Veterans Day is one of the most sacred days on our national calendar. Across the land, grateful Americans pay tribute to the brave men and women who have defended our freedom... -
September 29, 2022
Increasing the Safety & Efficiency of Route 1 in Northern & Eastern Maine
When large trucks travel down Main Street in Presque Isle, they currently must pass by 147 commercial or residential driveways, 25 street intersections, 12 crosswalks, nine... -
August 26, 2022
Strengthening Opioid Treatment Resources for Maine Seniors
The opioid epidemic continues to claim the lives of far too many people, with record numbers of both Mainers and Americans lost in 2021. While many perceive the face of... -
July 18, 2022
Honoring Our Veterans Through Resources and Recognition
Recently, I attended a White House signing ceremony for three bills I championed to help ensure that America’s veterans receive the benefits, resources, and recognition they... -
July 12, 2022
Wood Pellets: An Opportunity to Lower Heating Costs and Support Maine’s Forest Products Industry
With inflation at a 40-year high, the soaring cost of virtually everything, from groceries to gasoline, is a growing crisis. The skyrocketing price of energy in particular... -
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...
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