Sate of Maine Office of Governor Press Releases

• Published on April 8, 2025 - 16:57 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Applauds Maine Senate's Unanimous Confirmation of Carl Wilson as Commissioner of the Department of Marine Resources ...

  April 8, 2025 Governor Janet Mills today swore in Carl Wilson as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), following the Maine Senate’s unanimous vote to confirm his nomination. "I thank the Maine Senate for its unanimous …

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• Published on April 1, 2025 - 20:38 GMT

  

  In Radio Address, Governor Mills Warns Against 'Rushed and Reckless' Cuts to Social SecurityAdministration

  April 1, 2025 In her Radio Address this weekend, Governor Janet Mills said the Federal government should uphold its commitment to Maine seniors and prevent "rushed and reckless cuts" to the Social Security Administration, amid growing reports of …

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• Published on March 28, 2025 - 20:18 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Swears In Julia Lipez as Associate Justice of Maine Supreme Judicial Court

  March 28, 2025 Governor Mills also swears in new and returning members of Maine Superior and District Courts Governor Janet Mills today swore in the Honorable Julia Lipez as an Associate Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Justice Lipez joins the …

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• Published on March 27, 2025 - 18:43 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Applauds Maine Senate's Unanimous Confirmation of Michael Duguay as Commissioner of the Department of Economic and ...

  March 27, 2025 Governor Janet Mills today praised the Maine Senate's unanimous confirmation of Michael Duguay to serve as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). The Governor swore in Commissioner Duguay this …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 18:32 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Announces Early Closure of State Offices Due to Winter Weather

  March 24, 2025 With winter weather expected to create hazardous travel conditions during the afternoon commute, Governor Janet Mills has directed state offices to close at 2:00 p.m. today, Monday, March 24, 2025. “Spring may have arrived this weekend, but …

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• Published on March 21, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Signs Budget Bill Into Law

  March 21, 2025 Governor Janet Mills today signed into law a $11.3 billion budget that will ensure the continued operations of State government for the next biennium, as well as provide one-time funding to pay health care providers for MaineCare services …

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• Published on March 20, 2025 - 20:28 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Announces Award of $2 Million in Recovery and Resilience Grants to Support Maine Businesses Harmed by Severe Storms

  Awards are last from historic $60 million storm relief package established by Governor Mills with bipartisan support of the Legislature last year Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has awarded $2 million in grants to 40 Maine …

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• Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:17 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Statement on FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine

  December 11, 2020 Governor Janet Mills released the following statement in response to news that the FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine: “The approval of Pfizer’s vaccine is a beacon of hope during this challenging …

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• Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:17 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Statement on Arrival of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines in Maine 

  December 14, 2020 Governor Janet Mills released the following statement Monday in response to the arrival of the first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Maine:  “Today, the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Maine and will be administered …

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• Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:17 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Statement on FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization of Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine

  December 18, 2020 Governor Janet Mills released the following statement in response to news that the FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine: “The approval of Moderna’s vaccine is another victory for science and another …

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• Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:17 GMT

  

  Mills Administration Continues Early Business Closing Time Amid Increase in COVID-19 Positivity Rate and Hospitalizations

  Amid an increase in Maine’s COVID-19 positivity rate and a continued high rate of hospitalizations, the Mills Administration today announced that it will extend the requirement for certain businesses statewide to close by 9:00 p.m. in order to limit …

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• Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:17 GMT

  

  Joint Statement from the Offices of Governors Murphy, Mills, Raimondo, Sununu, Scott, Lamont, and Baker on Extending the ...

  December 30, 2020 Please note that Maine’s COVID-19 Prevention Checklist for Community Sports already prohibits competition between sports teams from different states until further notice. The joint announcement below is consistent with this policy. Today …

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• Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Urges Maine People To Kick Off New Year Safely At Home

  Governor Janet Mills today issued a video statement urging Maine people to be safe tonight heading into the New Year. The video can be viewed HERE and a transcript is below: “Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills. Like you, I am so looking forward to putting …

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• Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Statement on Violence at U.S. Capitol

  January 6, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to the violence and destruction at the U.S. Capitol today: “Like many Americans, I condemn the violence and destruction occurring at the U.S. Capitol. Our country has conducted …

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• Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Presents Balanced Budget to Strengthen COVID-19 Response, Cover Projected Revenue Shortfalls & Increase Rainy Day ...

  Governor’s proposals focused on critical investments that bolster the State’s COVID-19 response while expanding savings Governor Janet Mills today submitted to the Legislature a supplemental budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2021 and a biennial budget …

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• Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

  

  WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Maine Leaders Praise Governor Mills Balanced Budget Proposals for Supporting Maine People During COVID-19 ...

  Today, Governor Janet Mills unveiled her Fiscal Year 2021 supplemental budget proposal and Fiscal Year 2022-2022 biennial budget proposal. Lawmakers, leaders, advocates, and other issued-based experts are praising the proposals for covering pandemic- …

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• Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

  

  Mills Administration Statements on 2020 Third Quarter Drug Overdose Report

  Governor Janet Mills, Director of Opioid Response Gordon Smith, and Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services Jeanne Lambrew issued the following statements in response to the report released today by the Maine Attorney General’s Office …

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• Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

  

  Governor Mills’ Statement on U.S. Health and Human Services’ New COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations

  January 12, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations today to prioritize vaccinations for those 65 and older and those with preexisting conditions: “My …

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• Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Updates Maine’s Vaccine Strategy to Focus on Protecting Those Most Vulnerable to COVID-19

  In conjunction with DHHS & Maine CDC, Governor Mills focuses limited vaccine supply on older Mainers and those with high-risk medical conditions who are more likely to become seriously ill or die from COVID-19 Governor Janet Mills today announced …

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• Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Receives First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

  January 15, 2021 Governor Janet Mills today received her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Governor was vaccinated on the recommendation of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention as part of Phase 1a as a person critical to Maine’s COVID- …

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