Governor Janet Mills today honored four Maine businesses with the 2023 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence. Awards were presented during a ceremony at the Blaine House postponed from late December. Since its creation by former Governor McKernan in …
Bipartisan bill is sponsored by both Democratic and Republican leaders in the Legislature Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Frey announced today that they have introduced bipartisan emergency legislation to grant the power of subpoena to the …
January 22, 2024 In testimony submitted to the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary, Governor Janet Mills today called for the passage of a Reproductive Rights Amendment that would enshrine the right to reproductive autonomy in the Maine …
MEMA requests a specialized Preliminary Disaster Assessment Coastal Team to conduct a dual analysis of both the January 10th and January 13th storms At the direction of Governor Janet Mills, Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) today requested that the …
January 16, 2024 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has directed State of Maine offices to close early today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024, to allow state employees to travel home safely in the snowstorm. At her direction, State of Maine offices …
Governor requests individual assistance for people impacted in Androscoggin, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford, Somerset Counties MEMA continues working with local partners to estimate the cost of damage caused by last week’s storm. If the damage exceeds State’s …
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has declared a State of Civil Emergency for all of Maine’s coastal counties. The eight counties – Cumberland, Hancock, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, Washington, and York – were significantly impacted by …
Governor Janet Mills today praised the Maine Senate’s overwhelming confirmation of retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Diane Dunn to lead the Maine National Guard and serve as Commissioner of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management. …
January 9, 2024 In anticipation of a winter storm expected to create hazardous driving conditions during tomorrow morning's commute, Governor Janet Mills has delayed the opening of all State of Maine offices tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 until …
Led by the Governor’s Cabinet on Aging, the initiative will develop and pilot a first-of-its-kind statewide integrated program to connect older adults and their caregivers to aging resources in their community Governor Janet Mills today announced an …
Biennial budget approved by Legislature and signed by the Governor doubled funding for stipends that are now also tiered to account for education and experience Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has issued the first round of …
January 4, 2024 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will deliver the State of the State Address to a Joint Convention of the Legislature in the House Chamber on Tuesday, January 30, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The Governor was invited to deliver her …
January 3, 2024 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the start of the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature: "I welcome the Legislature back into session as we once again undertake the important and necessary work of …
December 27, 2023 Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting and awarding bids to repair State of Maine infrastructure damaged by last week’s storm. Following the Governor’s declaration of a State of …
Maine Flood Resources and Assistance Hub provides links to insurance resources, up-to-date road closure information, and more Governor Janet Mills today announced the launch of an online “Maine Flood Resources and Assistance Hub” that aggregates …
Maine people can assist by reporting storm and flood damage by dialing 2-1-1 Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) begin conducting a Preliminary Damage Assessment of this week’s storm, …
MEMA and Maine DHHS offer tips on generator and food safety, SNAP recipients can get help replacing lost food As Maine continues to recover from Monday's storm, Governor Janet Mills is urging Maine people to take into consideration several heating, …
December 19, 2023 State Offices in all fourteen other counties will remain closed tomorrow Governor Janet Mills announced that State of Maine offices in Cumberland and York counties will reopen tomorrow Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. State …
Declaration mobilizes State resources for hard hit Maine counties MEMA, Maine DOT, and Public Safety officials continue to work around the clock to assess damage & support and advance recovery efforts Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has …
December 18, 2023 Cross Office Building to remain closed all day to remove damaged scaffolding Governor Janet Mills has delayed the opening of State of Maine offices until 12:00 p.m. tomorrow Tuesday, December 19, 2023. The Cross Office Building, located …
