Sen. Susan Collins

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Through the CARES Act, Maine has received more than $44 million to support K-12 education. The next COVID-19 relief package must include funding to help school districts implement necessary safety precautions. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

I spoke w/ Eileen King of the Maine School Superintendents Association as well as Superintendents from Oxford Hills; Caribou, Stockholm, & Fort Fairfield; Gorham; & Biddeford about the steps they're taking to promote school safety & support students' academic goals amid COVID-19. https://t.co/Phm3oMopVO — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

I met with Margarida Celestino & Marwo Sougue from Casco Bay & Portland High Schools, who are participating in the Bank of America Student Leaders Program. It was a pleasure to meet these bright students to discuss the work they are doing to improve their communities. https://t.co/EzCyqTpszq — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Students should have access to free meals amid COVID-19, regardless of whether in-school learning is available. @SenatorHassan & I led a group of 36 Senators urging USDA to support students and school meal programs through the next school year. https://t.co/5k2RlYTF6Y — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

I visited W.S. Emerson in Brewer today & spoke with employees about their transition to making up to 1,200 masks per day, which has helped preserve jobs & aided our response to COVID-19. These dedicated Mainers are making a meaningful impact on the community. https://t.co/AvmtY5fmkG — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

As the Chairman of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, I authored the law that supports this infrastructure program, & I will continue to help ensure that Maine’s airports remain essential pieces of our transportation network. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

More than $3.5 million has been awarded to make infrastructure improvements to eight Maine airports. This funding, awarded through DOT's Airport Improvement Program, will support taxiway & runway renovations, enhancing the safety & efficiency of operations. https://t.co/DymgWlrd4L — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

.@PortCityPCMH has made countless contributions to Portland’s vibrant live music scene. Its closure underscores the need to pass the Save Our Stages Act, a bill I cosponsored to provide targeted financial relief for small entertainment venues amid COVID-19 https://t.co/J057mMYRd4 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

This $17 million in new federal funding for our schools will help Maine’s students, teachers, and families. https://t.co/b0GtPqZKBJ — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

I joined @SenatorRomney & @SenMcSallyAZ in introducing a bill to help those who've been laid off by compensating them for lost wages in a way that doesn't create a disincentive to return to work. Our bill would also support states’ efforts to upgrade their unemployment systems. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Earlier this year, Congress boosted unemployment benefits to assist Americans who lost their jobs amid COVID-19. As we debate additional relief, we must avoid a sharp drop in benefits that would cause further harm to struggling families. https://t.co/a3yPfefhd8 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Given the unstable status of Atlantic herring and its role in supporting Maine’s iconic lobster industry, I joined @GovJanetMills in requesting disaster assistance for Maine’s herring fishery. https://t.co/ox8tCVFgzZ — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Community Clinical Services has been awarded nearly $330,000 to expand COVID-19 testing & tracing in Androscoggin & Cumberland counties. This funding, provided through COVID-19 relief, will support the health center’s efforts to care for seniors & families https://t.co/OkrPeOIDxY — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

NEW FUNDING: Nearly $17 million has been awarded to help Maine educators become “Education Engineers” as they improve remote learning for K-12 students amid COVID-19. I advocated for this funding that will help students continue to achieve their goals. https://t.co/3MsVrMTQvV — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Maine farmers have now received nearly $9.5 million in COVID-19 financial relief. I worked to include this funding in the CARES Act to help farming communities during the pandemic. Farmers can apply through August 28. https://t.co/kn6SJk2foj — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

The child abuse & neglect crisis happening across the U.S. has been exacerbated by COVID-19. To help improve our ability to reach those in need, I introduced a bill with @SenatorSinema that would provide federal funding for the National Child Abuse Hotline https://t.co/l91hpgLfmF — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Thank you for inviting me to speak with you! It was a pleasure to join your roundtable to discuss how national service programs are helping our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

$10.2 million has been awarded to Maine for state & local emergency preparedness programs, including law enforcement agencies, places of worship, & the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point. https://t.co/0ralYsanel — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

To assist small businesses & their employees that have been hit the hardest by COVID-19, I authored a bill with @MarcoRubio that would allow them to receive a second forgivable PPP loan & help them purchase equipment to keep customers & employees safe. https://t.co/NqWJjlgj5e https://t.co/URo8Qjd0zO — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

To assist small businesses that have been hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic, I introduced a bill with Sen. @MarcoRubio that would allow them to receive a second forgivable PPP loan & help them purchase equipment to keep customers & employees safe. https://t.co/BBG78HrGn1 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

The South Portland Bus Service received more than $700,000 to help cover expenses & continue to provide key transit services for Mainers amid COVID-19. This funding was provided through a provision of the CARES Act I authored. https://t.co/zgMMCfkwzJ — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Maine's forest products industry sustains rural communities & jobs, but it has suffered significant loses as a result of COVID-19. I joined @RepGolden in introducing a bill to provide critical financial assistance to Maine's family logging businesses that harvest & haul timber. https://t.co/OCzSIcU4Ca — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Clean energy is a source of good-paying jobs in Maine & across the U.S. The next COVID-19 relief package should support this sector to promote job creation & innovation. https://t.co/SFCkZOtfC1 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

The Senate passed the NDAA, which will strengthen our defense & support our troops. The bill also contains provisions I advocated for that will help protect the jobs of the hardworking Mainers who make invaluable contributions to our national security. https://t.co/4M39CNNW0r — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

Maine’s Congressional Delegation successfully urged the USDA to fix this program so that our state could participate. Thank you to the dedicated organizers & volunteers who worked to hand out some of the tens of thousands of food boxes that will be distributed to Maine families. https://t.co/bnFV3wLPNX — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

I was delighted to be in Van Buren to celebrate a $2.14 million federal contract awarded to Maine Farmers Exchange for the purchase of Maine farm products. Maine was originally left out of this program that supports farmers & families who are facing hardships due to COVID-19. https://t.co/YIQof4o7cr — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

More than $3.1 million has been awarded by EPA to help address environmental & public health concerns throughout Maine. This funding will help monitor marine & land environments & ensure Mainers continue to have access to clean, safe air & water. https://t.co/YWl7YlQbdO — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

I joined the @napshq podcast to discuss a bill @SenFeinstein & I authored that would provide USPS with emergency financial relief during the pandemic & help keep its employees safe. COVID-19 has changed our daily lives, & USPS is needed now more than ever. https://t.co/wNS68ScvT3 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

The Back to Work Child Care Grants Act would support child care providers who are facing decreased enrollment & closure during the pandemic, helping to ensure that children can access a safe learning environment as parents & guardians return to work. https://t.co/As7BgJ2Xu5 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins

The House just passed the Great American Outdoors Act, a bipartisan bill I cosponsored to provide full funding for LWCF & to address the deferred maintenance backlog at our national parks, including Acadia National Park. I look forward to this legislation being signed into law. https://t.co/1EJljqEWEJ — PolitiTweet.org