Susan Collins sworn in for historic fifth term in U.S. Senate

She fought through a hotly contested race last year to become the first popularly elected Maine senator to win a fifth term.

Bob Neal: The Countryman: Susan Collins – radical?

Collins, King among bipartisan group that urged Trump to sign COVID-19 relief bill

Their efforts were rewarded Sunday night when the president signed the $900 billion emergency relief package and government funding authorization.

Jared Golden unhappy with ‘out of touch,’ partisan leadership on Capitol Hill

Maine's 2nd District Democratic congressman blocked a $4,500 pay hike for colleagues, but went along with $2.4 trillion spending package this week.

Congress backs Sen. Collins’ measure for women’s history museum

Two new Smithsonian museums for the nation's capital included in year-end funding bill, including one Collins has sought since 2003.

Maine delegation united on bill to help veterans with early-stage dementia

The measure, which is on its way to President Trump to be signed into law, would relax eligibility rules that have stopped some veterans from receiving care at state-run veterans homes.

Congress passes Sen. Susan Collins’ bills to protect dementia patients

A bipartisan proposal backed by Maine’s Republican senator to protect Alzheimer’s disease patients from exploitation has passed both houses of Congress.

Utah senator blocks bills for national museums honoring Latinos, women

Maine Sen. Susan Collins, sponsor of the bill to create the women’s museum, calls Sen. Mike Lee's action a 'sad moment' and vows not to give up the fight.

Federal legislation backs ‘wild and scenic’ protections for York River

The designation as a Wild and Scenic Partnership River could lead to federal funding for habitat restoration and other projects to protect the York River and its tributaries.

Collins, King part of group calling for $908 billion coronavirus relief package

The bipartisan package would continue providing unemployed Americans with an additional $300 in weekly benefits while funneling an additional $288 billion into small business relief programs.