Maine’s top elected officials urge feds to throw out new lobstering rules

Sen. Susan Collins

Published
October 22, 2021

Maine’s top elected officials urge feds to throw out new lobstering rules

Gov. Janet Mills and all four members of Maine's congressional delegation signed the letter to a top regulator urging the policy change.
Published
October 21, 2021

Sens. Collins, King sharply divided as Republicans block Democratic voting rights bill

While Collins slams the bill as ‘a vast federal takeover of state elections,’ King says American democracy is in danger as Republicans refuse to even debate it.
Published
September 22, 2021

Collins says she opposes Democrats’ bill ensuring abortion rights

The Maine senator says the legislation would interfere with an existing law that ensures health professionals who object to abortion are not required to participate in it.
Published
September 9, 2021

After Sen. King voices skepticism, Biden drops nominee for ATF chief

A spokesman for King says the independent voiced concerns about the controversial pick of David Chipman, who was a gun-safety advocate and critic of the National Rifle Association.
Published
September 3, 2021

Sen. Collins said Kavanaugh considered abortion rights settled. Texas decision suggests otherwise

Justice Brett Kavanaugh's decision late Wednesday night revives questions of whether the Maine senator was misled by the nominee or whether she was intent on supporting him no matter his views on abortion rights.
Published
August 16, 2021

Maine senators question Biden administration’s handling of Afghanistan withdrawal

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King are seeking explanations for the chaotic collapse of the Afghan government, while U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree defends the president's actions.
Published
August 5, 2021

Infrastructure deal includes $1.9 billion for Maine transportation, broadband

The $1 trillion compromise Senate bill includes money for the state and potentially even more in competitive grants, according to a White House estimate.
Published
July 28, 2021

Sens. Collins, King laud progress on infrastructure bill

Collins was part of bipartisan group of senators that developed a plan for $550 billion in new spending that is part of the nearly $1 trillion package.
Published
July 28, 2021

Senate votes to start work on $1 trillion infrastructure bill

The 67-32 tally to begin formal consideration showed the high interest among senators in the package, but it’s unclear if enough Republicans will eventually join Democrats to support final passage.
Published
July 20, 2021

Maine delegation touts launch of logging industry relief program

A $200 million pandemic relief program is opening soon for U.S. logging and log-hauling businesses that have been seriously affected.