February 21, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Governor Janet Mills released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Education notifying the Maine Department of Education that it has been directed to initiate an investigation into the …
February 21, 2025 Washington D.C. -- Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today regarding the President's threat to withhold Federal education funding from Maine: "If the President attempts to unilaterally deprive Maine school …
The longest-serving commissioner in DMR history, Keliher leaves a legacy of powerful advocacy and support for Maine's marine industries and environment Governor Janet Mills today announced that Patrick Keliher, Commissioner of the Maine Department of …
February 12, 2025 With snow, sleet, and ice forecast to make for hazardous driving conditions across the entire state, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices closed tomorrow, February 13, 2025. "I urge Maine people to plan ahead …
February 11, 2025 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the Legislature's consideration of the supplemental budget: "Despite operating under the illusion that they worked in 'good faith' on the supplemental budget, …
Generous $300,000 grant from Northeast Delta Dental will allow popular program to serve more Maine veterans Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Veterans' Dental Network (MVDN) will continue to serve Maine veterans this year thanks to a …
February 5, 2025 With winter weather expected to cause a messy afternoon commute, Governor Janet Mills has directed state offices to close at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, February 6, 2025. "I encourage all Maine people to exercise caution and stay …
January 31, 2025 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s announcement today that it will implement tariffs on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico beginning tomorrow, February 1, 2025: “I am deeply …
Governor makes strong case for her balanced biennial budget proposal which continues core commitments to Maine people and makes Free Community College permanent During her State of the Budget Address tonight, Governor Janet Mills urged lawmakers to do the …
January 28, 2025 Governor Janet Mills today congratulated Heather Sanborn on being confirmed by the Maine Senate as the next Public Advocate for the State of Maine. The Senate confirmed Sanborn this morning by a vote of 19-15. "I congratulate Heather …
January 28, 2025 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today in response to a memo issued by the Trump Administration yesterday directing a temporary pause on the disbursement of all Federal funding, except for Social Security and Medicare: …
January 20, 2025 In accordance with a directive of President Trump, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at full-staff for the remainder of today, Monday, January 20, 2025 for Inauguration Day. The …
Governor Janet Mills applauded an announcement by the Biden-Harris Administration that Maine's Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub will receive an additional $22 million to position Maine as a global leader in forest-based biomaterial …
January 14, 2025 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will deliver her State of the Budget Address to a Joint Convention of the Legislature in the House Chamber on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The Governor was invited to deliver her …
January 14, 2025 Governor Swears In Commissioner Cohen Following Confirmation Vote Governor Janet Mills today praised the Maine Senate's unanimous confirmation of Joan Cohen to serve Commissioner of the Maine Department of Professional and Financial …
January 13, 2025 Governor Janet Mills announced today that the State of Maine is deploying a team of Maine Forest Rangers and volunteer firefighters to help battle the devastating wildfires in Southern California. Over the last week, wildfires have …
Governor proposes balanced approach of investments, spending reductions, and targeted revenue enhancements to balance budget while maintaining core voter-approved programs Governor Janet Mills today unveiled her Administration's budget proposal for the …
Recognizing the critical need to ensure affordable, reliable energy for all Maine people and businesses, Governor Mills proposes elevating the Governor's Energy Office to a cabinet-level department in upcoming budget proposal Governor Janet Mills today …
Governor's bipartisan legislation, sponsored by House and Senate Democratic and Republican leadership, is the first bill of the new legislative session Governor Janet Mills and Senate and House Democratic and Republican leadership today introduced …
Governor also congratulates five Maine employers for earning national recognition for their efforts to recruit, employ, and retain veterans Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration's 2024 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign resulted in the …
