Dave Daigler has been an exceptional president of the Maine Community College System and a tireless advocate for Maine students and educators. I have always appreciated his steady leadership, deep understanding of Maine’s workforce needs, and commitment to expanding educational
United States Senator from Maine. All posts originate from the Press Office of Senator Susan Collins.
- With strong, bipartisan support for our INSULIN Act, we are closer than ever to capping the cost of insulin at $35 per month. This is a significant milestone in our fight to lower costs and deliver real relief for patients across the country. Thank you to @SenatorShaheen,News: Bipartisan $35 insulin bill now has enough votes to clear a filibuster. Sen. Jim Banks is joining, becoming 13th Republican -- and all 47 Senate Democrats support the bill from Shaheen, Collins, Kennedy, Warnock semafor.com/article/06/10/…
- Thank you to Shad from Windham and other members of the National Federation of Independent Business for meeting with me to discuss the challenges small businesses are facing across our state. As the author of the Paycheck Protection Program, which supported 250,000 jobs in Maine,Much gratitude to @SenatorCollins for taking the time to meet with #NFIB members today! We enjoyed the opportunity to speak with you about #smallbusiness issues in Maine. #NFIBFlyIn2026
- It was wonderful to speak with fourth graders from Dr. Levesque Elementary School in St. Agatha over Zoom this morning. They asked thoughtful questions about the three branches of government and how a bill becomes law. I especially enjoyed hearing about their civics unit and
- June 6, 1944 – D-Day Today, on the 82nd anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, we remember the heroism and sacrifice of the 160,000 Allied troops who stormed the beaches to gain a foothold in occupied Europe. Hitler’s Nazis embodied unbridled hatred and depravity. The sheer
- Thank you, @ALZmaine, for your kind words and for your years of partnership in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Your advocacy has helped drive historic increases in research funding and real progress toward better treatments, care, and ultimately a cure.Congratulations @SenatorCollins on casting your 10,000th vote! Among our favorites are your votes to increase research funding for Alzheimer's, which has risen from just over $500 million in 2013 to $3.9 BILLION today! @ALZIMPACT #ENDALZ
- It is always an honor to salute the heroes who have served our nation in uniform and who continue to serve their communities through Veterans of Foreign Wars. I was grateful for the invitation to speak at the VFW Department of Maine’s 105th State Convention today in Newry. From
- Today, I cast my 10,000th consecutive roll call vote, extending the unbroken voting streak that I have maintained throughout my entire Senate service. Mainers are known for their work ethic, and they deserve a Senator who works just as hard for them. Growing up in Aroostook
- Congratulations to Colonel Sarah Clapp on taking command of the 101st Air Refueling Wing — the MAINEiacs! Col. Clapp previously served as the wing’s Deputy Commander and has gained extensive experience since graduating from the Air Force Academy and commissioning as an officer in
- Replying to @SenatorCollinsIn 2024, I secured $90,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending to support the Coalition’s sexual violence expert witness training program. As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue working to ensure the Coalition has the resources it needs to advance its
- The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault has long been at the forefront of efforts to prevent and respond to domestic violence and sexual assault, providing critical services in communities across our state. I appreciated the opportunity to meet today with Carlie Fischer, the
- Exciting news: @USNavy has accepted delivery of the future USS Patrick Gallagher from Bath Iron Works more than two months ahead of schedule following exceptional sea trials. Maine shipbuilders continue to prove that they are second to none because, as we know, “Bath built is
- Today, we welcomed home more than 60 Maine veterans in Bangor as they returned from a trip to Washington, D.C., organized by Honor Flight Maine. These veterans visited the memorials built in our nation’s capital to pay tribute to their service. It was deeply moving to join
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