The legislation now goes to the Democratic-controlled House, where it is expected to win approval.
Sen. Susan Collins
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Collins, King draft bill to help seasonal employers get more federal relief
The bill would modify a provision in the federal Paycheck Protection Program that the senators say disadvantaged some seasonal small businesses.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Time to win the century-long struggle for an Equal Rights Amendment
Generations of women have been working to get constitutional protection from sex-based discrimination.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
House Democrats, including Pingree, kick off probe of Jan. 6 attack on Capitol by pro-Trump mob
The inquiry follows House Republicans’ rejection of the independent 9/11-style commission sought by Maine’s Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and Rep. Jared Golden.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Navy secretary, Maine delegates visit BIW, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Sens. Susan Collins, Angus King, and Rep. Chellie Pingree toured BIW after participating in a keel laying ceremony for the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr., an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Earmarks returning to Congress, where Maine’s delegation has outsize influence in the right places
The member-driven spending initiatives, with guardrails in place, could fund critical projects in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
PPP loan applications extended until May 31
Maine employers have 2 more months to apply for the program, which has brought more than $3 billion to the state over the past year.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Republicans reject censure of Collins over Trump impeachment vote
By a vote of 41-19, state party leaders decided not to formally rebuke Maine’s senior senator.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Maine lawmakers ask defense department for bigger shipbuilding budget
Lawmakers advocated for increasing production of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, the primary type of ship Bath Iron Works builds, to help counter China’s growing fleet.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Federal COVID aid package sets course out of crisis
The comprehensive relief legislation will help Mainers who need it most.