WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $46,250,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill. The bill, which passed the Senate last week and was approved by the House of Representatives this afternoon, has been signed into law.
"Maintaining and improving Maine's transportation infrastructure has always been a top priority of mine," said Senator Collins. "This funding will help to ensure the reliability and safety of travelers on Maine roads while strengt...