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Two more Republicans will join Sen. Collins in approving Jackson to Supreme Court

by MARY CLARE JALONICK and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press April 4, 2022April 4, 2022

Democrats plan a vote to ‘discharge’ Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination from committee and then take a series of procedural steps in the coming days to wind it through the 50-50 Senate.

Maine, News, Politics

Supreme Court nomination once again puts Susan Collins in spotlight

by Colin Woodard March 13, 2022March 14, 2022

While not in a position to determine the outcome, the Maine senator is the most likely Republican vote for Ketanji Brown Jackson, who would be the first Black woman to serve on the court.

Maine

Funding package passed by Congress includes money for long list of Maine initiatives

by Colin Woodard March 12, 2022September 27, 2022

The omnibus package includes hundreds of millions of dedicated funds for projects in Maine requested by members of the state’s congressional delegation.

Business, Nation & World, News, Politics

Sens. King and Collins join bipartisan vote to stabilize the U.S. Postal Service

by Colin Woodard March 9, 2022March 10, 2022

The $107 billion bill already passed the House and is expected to be signed into law by President Biden.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: A senseless logjam is holding up nominations

by Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg Opinion February 12, 2022February 11, 2022

Republicans are filibustering executive branch positions on an unprecedented scale. They aren’t helping anyone.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Maine’s Susan Collins should heed MLK’s words on voting rights

by The Editorial Board January 16, 2022January 15, 2022

The senator and her Republican colleagues must recognize that there is no middle ground in the march toward multiracial democracy.

Op-eds, Opinion

Sen. Collins: In 2021, I’ve focused on helping Mainers weather public health, economic crisis

by Susan Collins Special to the Press Herald December 29, 2021December 28, 2021

As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, I also have supported investments in Maine’s communities.

Maine, Nation & World, Politics

Sen. King pushes filibuster reforms to protect voting rights, electoral process

by Colin Woodard December 26, 2021December 27, 2021

Maine’s independent senator says voting rights and the elections process itself are in danger, and that he supports changing filibuster rules to protect them, something he has opposed in the past.