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PublishedJanuary 20, 2025
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump first Cabinet member
Senator Susan Collins voted in favor of Rubio.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2025
Susan Collins officially named chair of powerful Senate committee
Maine's senior senator now leads the Senate Appropriations Committee, which oversees spending decisions.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2025
Sen. Collins celebrates expansion of Social Security benefits
The Republican senator co-authored the new law, signed by President Biden Sunday, which she said will expand Social Security benefits for more than 25,000 Mainers.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2025
What’s in the cards for Maine? Tarot reading takes a look at year ahead
Will it be a snowy winter? Will Janet Mills run for Senate? We turned to the tarot card deck for insight into Maine's future.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2024
U.S. to expand autism research under new law co-sponsored by Maine Sen. Susan Collins
The $2 billion law will fund autism research and programs over the next 5 years.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2024
Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees
The bipartisan bill — co-authored by Maine Sen. Susan Collins — will eliminate longtime reductions to Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from work in government or public service jobs.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2024
U.S. Senate approves Collins’ bill to fund urban parks, trails
The funding, contained in a bill co-sponsored by the senior senator, will help create and expand outdoor recreational opportunities in underserved urban communities.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2024
Pingree, Golden vote against Trump-backed budget deal
Three of Maine's 4 members of Congress had been ready to support a budget plan before President-elect Donald Trump intervened earlier this week.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2024
Senate advances Social Security Fairness Act
The bill co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine would eliminate limits on Social Security benefits for public sector employees, including teachers and firefighters.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2024
Bill before Congress would give Maine $14 million to fight spruce budworm
The species of tree-killing moths is making a comeback in northern Maine, raising concerns of another major outbreak.
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