Sen. Susan Collins

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

I visited Volk Packaging in Biddeford, which is helping Maine businesses that are distributing supplies needed to fight COVID-19. Volk’s employees define the Maine spirit of resilience, & I’m pleased the PPP helped support the jobs of these hardworking Mainers. https://t.co/6zuU179dhk — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

$2 million was awarded for lobster research in the Gulf of Maine, supporting the efforts of Maine lobstermen & women to preserve the health of this industry. I worked to secure this funding, & I'll continue to fight for our fishing communities. https://t.co/ZJJ7lZ6Rpp — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Nichols Portland is the world’s largest manufacturer of gerotors, pumps that are used in cars & many industrial applications. I enjoyed touring their new facility today. Nichols’ skilled employees power our economy, & I’m glad the PPP helped support 325 of these good-paying jobs. https://t.co/nHMMKbQb5O — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

STARC Systems in Brunswick has manufactured containment systems that help keep patients & medical professionals safe amid COVID-19. I’m pleased the PPP helped support the jobs of these hardworking & innovative employees, & I'll continue to support them every step of the way. https://t.co/FAIYVNG7MT — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

We must continue to support our farmers during the current public health and economic crisis. That’s why I joined my colleagues in advocating for the inclusion of additional relief for agriculture in future COVID-19 response legislation. https://t.co/nRKCWAZsyJ — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

This project was funded in part through a $180,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). As the Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee that funds the CDBG program, I will continue to champion efforts that support this valuable program. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Congratulations to Porvair Filtration Group’s Caribou Division and the City of Caribou on the impressive renovations made to their facility that will create new manufacturing and engineering jobs in Aroostook County. https://t.co/s1Z40TQcFJ — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Great news! The FDA just approved the first artificial pancreas system for children ages 2 to 6. @SenatorShaheen and I have long advocated for access to these life-saving devices, and this approval provides an important new treatment option for young children with Type 1 diabetes — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

I love seeing how things are made. The men & women at Columbia Forest Products in Presque Isle make beautiful hardwood plywood & veneer that’s used in cabinetry & furniture. I'll continue to work hard to support Maine's forest products industry & its highly-skilled workforce. https://t.co/Yf7B3BuM7q — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Maine health care organizations have received $7.5 million to assist Mainers struggling with substance use disorder. While we continue to fight COVID-19, we must not relent in addressing the ongoing opioid crisis, which affects far too many Maine families https://t.co/DrOcZ4nSLr — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

The current public health & economic crisis underscores the need for Congress to pass legislation @MartinHeinrich & I authored that would expand this innovative approach nationwide to help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

I participated in a roundtable discussion at Aroostook County Action Program's Houlton Center with local families who have benefited from the two-gen/whole family approach to alleviating poverty that I have advocated for at the federal level. https://t.co/0OSDxEQRMn — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

More than $4 million has been awarded for infrastructure improvements at Northern Aroostook & Lincoln Regional Airports. As the Chairman of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, I authored the law that supports this grant program. https://t.co/jiIjIQHScX — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

I was honored to join Maine veterans & their families, members of our armed forces, & @SecWilkie in dedicating the Acadia National Cemetery in Jonesboro as a final resting place for our heroes. https://t.co/wNft6i9pC3 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

$10.4 million has been awarded to nursing homes & skilled nursing facilities throughout Maine. This funding will help protect the health of nursing home residents, prevent & reduce the spread of COVID-19, & support our health care providers. https://t.co/bnl99WQ8iD — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Following the recent shipyard fire in San Diego, I urged the Navy to thoroughly review the risk of reduced firefighter staffing across the Navy, including at PNSY. I’ll continue to advocate on behalf of our firefighters to help ensure they have the resources they need. https://t.co/W9Eek2St1b — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

.@UMaine has received nearly $3 million to support graduate students studying the environmental changes in Greenland, the Arctic-North Atlantic, and Maine. This investment will contribute to UMaine’s continued leadership in fighting climate change. https://t.co/Bsf6ZREkTF — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Thank you to the dedicated employees at Abbott Labs who have been working around the clock to develop this boundary-breaking diagnostic tool. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Abbott Labs, which employs hundreds of Mainers at its facility in Scarborough, is leading the way in our fight against COVID-19! This low-cost COVID-19 test—which produces results in 15 minutes—will help save American lives. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

UPDATE: More than $22 million has been awarded to Maine farmers. This important funding was provided through the Co… https://t.co/Uz7q7ODPjj — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Maine received $1 million to improve the safety of pipelines that deliver low-cost energy to families & businesses. The funding will be used to keep records of underground pipes, helping to prevent another tragedy like the 2019 Farmington explosion. https://t.co/EGAprCJ1sp — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Wabanaki Health & Wellness has been awarded more than $1 million to expand its public health services, including clinical case management & preventive testing. This investment will help protect the health of Maine’s tribes during the pandemic. https://t.co/ra5XnathYb — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

The dedicated members of DAV Maine Chapter 6 hosted a wonderful celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of @DAVHQ & to honor Richard Proulx of Hampden, a DAV member for 72 years. DAV helps veterans & their families access the benefits they earned through their service. https://t.co/OyyToauViY — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

It's crucial that all Mainers have access to reliable broadband at home, especially amid the pandemic. I cosponsored the ACCESS the Internet Act, which would authorize $2 billion to expand rural broadband for distance learning & telehealth initiatives. https://t.co/y7GJBzkddN — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

The Northern Border Regional Commission has awarded Maine nearly $4.5 million to address aging water and sewage treatment infrastructure, enhance rural broadband, and support small businesses. https://t.co/jvug8Da3ls — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program has been awarded $5.8 million for its Head Start Programs. This important investment will help support Maine’s families during the current public health and economic crisis. https://t.co/hn66YlyKA3 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Congratulations to the graduates of PNSY’s Apprentice and Worker Skills Progression Program! I'm glad the rain held off long enough to celebrate your achievement. Your proficiency & commitment will help ensure that our Navy has the best possible submarines to defend our nation. https://t.co/NJocWHSrN6 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Delicious lobster pie dinner in Kittery! I also enjoyed speaking with another small business owner who was able to keep his restaurant open and employees paid with the support of the Paycheck Protection Program. https://t.co/N5lgqtk5NS — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Thank you to all of the volunteers, employees, & members of the Maine National Guard for supporting York Hospital’s Drive-Thru Rapid Result COVID-19 Testing Center! These critical efforts are making a real difference in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19. https://t.co/v1TIQ4jWMG — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

I had wonderful discussions w/ South Berwick small business owners & their employees who've worked hard to keep their doors open amid COVID-19 & safely serve locals. The PPP I co-authored has provided forgivable loans to more than 28,000 Maine small businesses. https://t.co/zMKODslYOT — PolitiTweet.org