Press Releases

Press Release / Friday Mar 27, 2020

As Doctors And Nurses Sound The Alarm On Medical Equipment Shortages: Why Won’t Senator Collins Demand Trump Invoke The Defense Production Act?

Portland Press Herald Editorial Board: Trump’s failure to act is

Press Release / Thursday Mar 26, 2020

Maine Democratic Party Statement On Coronavirus Aid Package

Following last night’s passage of the coronavirus aid package in the U.S Senate, Maine Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Marra issued the following statement: 

Press Release / Wednesday Mar 25, 2020

Senator Collins’ Big Business Backer Lobbying Against Push To Boost Production Of Lifesaving Medical Equipment

This week, the New York Times revealed that one of Senator Susan Collins’ biggest financial backers, the U.S.

Press Release / Tuesday Mar 24, 2020

Senator Collins Tries To Push Through Coronavirus Spending Package That Protects Corporations, Not Mainers

Yesterday, Senator Susan Collins spoke on the Senate floor in favor of ramming through a coronavirus relief package that puts corporations first and doesn’t do nearly enough to help workers and families in Maine. The bill she voted to advance included a $500 billion corporate giveaway that would give the Trump administration the authority to bail out big businesses -- without sufficient  assurances that corporations won’t use the taxpayer funds for stock buybacks or CEO bonuses -- and hide the details from the American people.

Press Release / Monday Mar 23, 2020

On Ten Year Anniversary Of The Affordable Care Act, It’s More Clear Than Ever That Every Mainer Must Have Accessible And Affordable Health Care

Ten years after it was signed, Trump administration continues crusade to “terminate” landmark health care law with lawsuit enabled by Senator Collins’ vote for corporate tax giveaway

Press Release / Friday Mar 20, 2020

Portland Press Herald Editorial Board: Trump Must Act To End Shortage Of Health Care Equipment

In a new editorial, the Portland Press Herald is calling for the Trump administration to take action to end the shortage of necessary health care supplies to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Press Release / Wednesday Mar 18, 2020

Maine Democrats Statement on Passage of The Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Following the passage of Families First Coronavirus Response Act in the U.S. Senate, Maine Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Marra issued the following statement: 

Press Release / Tuesday Mar 17, 2020

Maine Democratic Party Chair Statement Thanking Legislative Leaders, Governor Mills for COVID-19 Response

Following the bipartisan passage of both emergency measures to respond to COVID-19 and a supplemental spending package, Maine Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Marra issued the following statement:

Press Release / Monday Mar 16, 2020

Republican Filing Deadline Day: Mainers Still Don’t Have Answers From Senator Collins On Her Support For Donald Trump

With just a few hours left until the Republican filing deadline, Mainers still don’t have an answer from Senator Susan Collins on whether or not she supports Donald Trump's reelection.

Press Release / Friday Mar 13, 2020

3 Days To Filing Deadline: Senator Collins’ Return To Maine Likely Last Opportunity To Get Answers On Her Support For Trump Before Republican Primary Ballot Is Finalized