April 18, 2024 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement after the Legislature passed the supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as approved by the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee with the $60 million proposed by the …
April 15, 2024 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will allow LD 1578, An Act to Adopt an Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote, to become law without her signature. Under the legislation, Maine …
April 11, 2024 Governor and Speaker push to move budget forward in waning days of legislative session Governor Janet Mills and Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross issued the following statements today calling for the Legislature’s Appropriations and …
The Mills Administration released the following statements today in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) finalized national drinking water standard for PFAS. “PFAS contamination threatens the health of our people, our wildlife, and …
April 6, 2024 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in honor of former Maine Governor Joseph E. Brennan, who passed away last night at the age of 89: “Maine and the nation have lost a great public servant, and I have lost a friend. Through …
April 4, 2024 With Maine impacted by a severe Nor’easter that has created hazardous travel conditions and widespread power outages, Governor Mills has directed all State of Maine offices to open on a delayed schedule tomorrow, Friday, April 5, 2024, at 11: …
State officials encourage visitors to make a travel plan, drive safely, and extend their stay in Maine State of Maine launches an online Eclipse Hub as a source of eclipse information Orono, MAINE – In anticipation of an historic total solar eclipse just …
March 24, 2024 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the passing of Maine businesswoman and philanthropist Linda Bean: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of Maine businesswoman and philanthropist Linda Bean. Linda’s career included …
Governor Janet Mills today introduced legislation to establish a minimum hourly wage for Maine farm workers. The Governor’s legislation would require that workers employed in agricultural jobs be paid a wage of at least $14.15 per hour – the same minimum …
March 15, 2024 At the urging of the Governor and Congressional Delegation, BOEM excludes vital lobster fishing areas from offshore wind energy maps in Gulf of Maine Governor Janet Mills, U.S Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and U.S. Representative …
Oriented Strand Board facility expected to create approximately 125 new jobs at historic Androscoggin Mill Jay, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced that Godfrey Forest Products has initiated the process of constructing an oriented strand board ( …
March 5, 2024 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the passing of former Caribou Mayor and civic leader Patricia “Pat” Collins: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Pat Collins, a friend and trailblazer who was the first …
March 5, 2024 Governor Janet Mills and Maine Maple Producers Association President Lyle Merrifield today tapped the Maple Tree at the Blaine House today, just weeks ahead of the 41st annual Maine Maple Sunday Weekend. The annual Blaine House tradition sets …
Grant through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support installation of 675 high-efficiency heat pump systems in mobile and manufactured homes to reduce energy costs for residents in rural areas South Portland, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced …
Governor requests individual assistance for people impacted in all eight of Maine's coastal counties Governor Janet Mills today formally requested that President Joe Biden issue a Major Disaster Declaration to help Maine’s eight coastal counties …
Governor Janet Mills today unveiled legislation that would enhance public safety and strengthen Maine’s mental health system while respecting Maine’s longstanding outdoor traditions. The legislation, first announced by the Governor during her State of the …
February 9, 2024 Governor appoints former Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Donald G. Alexander as Hearing Officer Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order establishing a formal process to consider a complaint from the Oxford County …
Federal funds through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will spur investments in grid infrastructure and technology to better withstand effects of extreme storms and ensure reliable electricity for Maine people and businesses Governor Janet Mills today …
President Biden also approves Governor Mills’ request for individual assistance for severely impacted Maine people Governor Janet Mills today announced that President Joe Biden has approved the State of Maine’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to …
The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) announced today that Governor Janet Mills has been elected by her fellow governors to serve as the State Co-Chair of the Commission. Created in 2008, the NBRC is a Federal-State partnership focused on …
