Affordable and accessible healthcare is essential to keeping Maine people healthy – it is also a prevention measure that saves taxpayer dollars in the long-run.

The cheapest medical procedure is the one that doesn’t have to happen because the problem was caught early.

This commonsense approach, making routine healthcare visits to primary care physicians, mental health professionals, and substance use counselors more accessible and cheaper for all Americans, is the first step in supporting the longevity…

We have wonderful safeguards put in place before I was ever secretary for other secretaries who have run for office while serving in that role.

“These so-called ‘claims sharks’ prey on veterans at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives.

This bipartisan legislation helps ensure that disability compensation and survivor benefits keep pace with inflation and continue to provide stability for the men and women who served our country and the families who stand beside them,"

“Veterans earned their benefits through service and sacrifice, and no one should be allowed to profit by scamming them out of what they've earned,”

I think when people look at the accomplishments and results that I've delivered for the people of Maine, that the contrast is enormous.

I am surprised that [Gov. Janet Mills] is not my opponent.

I know that there's some people who want me to oppose President Trump, just because he's President Trump, and that's not how I operate.

If we can't get on the bill, I can't help fix that.

The Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act will strengthen access to care in underserved areas while giving hospitals greater financial stability.

In many rural communities, the local hospital is more than a health care provider—it’s a source of good-paying jobs, and often the difference between receiving care close to home or driving hours to get critical medical care.

I’m pleased the Senate has passed this bipartisan legislation to extend the RCHD, and I’ll continue working to ensure rural hospitals in Maine and across the country have the resources they need to serve their communities.

But after the party-line passage of the Big Beautiful Bill last year resulted in shuttered hospitals and limited access to care, America’s rural health care providers are fighting to keep their lights on and communities healthy.

Our SAFEGUARD Veterans Act would close loopholes, strengthen enforcement, and better protect veterans so they can access the benefits they deserve without being exploited by bad actors.

That's a problem. If Mr. Pulte is gonna be there for an indefinite period, then I can’t vote for an extension.

Students socializing together, instead of endlessly scrolling alone. Building a strong community, instead of basing their self-esteem on social media. Spending time on learning, not struggling to let go of an addictive phone.