Sate of Maine Office of Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on December 23, 2025 - 19:41 GMT

With Winter Storm Expected to Cause Travel Hazards, Governor Mills Closes State Offices Statewide on December 24

December 23, 2025 With an overnight storm system forecast expected to bring hazardous travel conditions, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine government offices closed tomorrow Wednesday, December 24, 2025. "This storm is anticipated …

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Published on December 15, 2025 - 21:24 GMT

In Press Herald Op-Ed, Governor Mills Announces LD 1971 to Become Law

December 15, 2025 Governor also announces repeal of 2011 Executive Order that called for enhanced cooperation between State and Federal authorities on immigration enforcement In an op-ed published today in the Portland Press Herald, Governor Mills …

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Published on December 11, 2025 - 19:55 GMT

Governor Mills Directs Flags Lowered Statewide on Friday, December 12 in Honor of Charles Norman Shay

December 11, 2025 Governor Janet Mills has directed the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered statewide from sunrise to sunset on Friday, December 12, 2025, in honor of decorated U.S. Army veteran and revered Penobscot elder Charles Norman Shay …

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Published on December 11, 2025 - 18:44 GMT

Governor Mills Honors Recipients of the 2025 Governor's Award for Business Excellence

December 11, 2025 Governor Janet Mills today honored four Maine employers as recipients of the 2025 Governor's Award for Business Excellence (GABE), the State's premier recognition for Maine businesses that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and …

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Published on December 8, 2025 - 15:22 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Her Student Loan Debt Relief Program Has Returned Over $140 Million to Maine People In Three Years

Nation-leading program created by the Governor provides people who live and work in Maine a refundable tax credit for student loan payments of up to $2,500 annually Governor Janet Mills announced today that her student loan relief program--one of the most …

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Published on December 4, 2025 - 22:04 GMT

Governor Mills Statement on President's Comments About Somali Immigrants

December 4, 2025 Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement in response to the President's comments about the Somali community in the United States: "I condemn the President's shameful comments about Somali immigrants. By …

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Published on December 3, 2025 - 19:38 GMT

Governor Mills Statement on Passing of Charles Norman Shay

December 3, 2025 Governor Mills issued the following statement on the passing of decorated veteran and Penobscot tribal elder Charles Norman Shay: "I am deeply saddened at the passing of Charles Norman Shay, whose bravery as a 19-year-old medic during …

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Published on December 1, 2025 - 23:46 GMT

Governor Mills Directs Early Closure of State Offices on Tuesday

December 1, 2025 In anticipation of a winter storm expected to impact much of the state, Governor Janet Mills has directed that all State of Maine offices close at noon tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, 2025. "This is Maine's first major winter storm …

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Published on November 24, 2025 - 18:16 GMT

Governor Mills, U.S. Rep. Pingree Hold Roundtable with Maine Consumers on Skyrocketing Health Insurance Premiums

Consumers, health care providers and insurance experts decry Federal gridlock on extending critical tax credits for ACA insurance premiums South Portland, MAINE -- Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree today met with Maine consumers …

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Published on November 21, 2025 - 16:03 GMT

Governor Mills, MaineHousing Announce More Than 300 Affordable Apartments in Cities Across Maine

With support from the Governor and Legislature, MaineHousing has financed more than 1,000 housing units over the past 12 months alone Governor Janet Mills and MaineHousing today announced the financing for 311 affordable apartments at eight development …

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Published on November 18, 2025 - 20:41 GMT

Governor Mills Certifies Election Results for Questions 1 and 2

November 18, 2025 Governor announces she will propose funding to implement Question 2 as part of her supplemental budget next January Governor Janet Mills today signed proclamations certifying the results of the November 3, 2025 election, including: …

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Published on November 18, 2025 - 18:47 GMT

Governor Mills Applauds PUC's Dismissal of CMP's Request to Hike Electricity Rates

November 18, 2025 PUC's rejection of Central Maine Power Company's more than $1.4 billion rate hike request follows push by Governor Mills to dismiss the case Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today in response to the Maine Public …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 18:37 GMT

Governor Mills Calls on Trump Administration to Rescind New Directive That Will Increase Homelessness

Governor Mills and statewide homelessness leaders sound alarm on new Trump Administration policy that puts 1,200 Maine people at risk of becoming homeless Governor Janet Mills today called on the Trump Administration to rescind a new directive from the U.S …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 05:22 GMT

Governor Mills Statement on End of Federal Government Shutdown

November 12, 2025 Governor Mills issued the following statement tonight after President Trump signed a bill to fund the Federal government: “The Republicans who control Congress and the White House could have prevented this needless Federal shutdown or …

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Published on November 11, 2025 - 14:17 GMT

Governor Mills Veterans Day Statement

November 11, 2025 Governor Mills issued the following statement in honor of Veterans Day: "Our veterans are the inspiration for our freedom, the driving force behind the character of our country, and the soul of our communities. Today, we honor the …

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Published on November 9, 2025 - 23:15 GMT

Governor Mills Statement on SNAP Benefit Distribution

November 9, 2025 Governor Mills issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's latest attempt to block the distribution of full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits: "In Maine, SNAP feeds 170,000 people, …

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Published on November 7, 2025 - 21:55 GMT

Governor Mills Directs Maine DHHS to Issue Full SNAP Benefits for November

Governor directs full benefit payment to eligible households following Federal court rulings and new Federal guidance Governor Janet Mills today announced that she has directed the Maine Department and Health and Human Services (DHHS) to issue full …

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Published on November 6, 2025 - 17:28 GMT

State of Maine Applies for Federal Rural Health Transformation Program Funding

State application proposes innovative investments to bolster rural health care, with broad support from leaders and insights from people across Maine The Mills Administration announced today that the State has filed its application for the Rural Health …

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Published on November 5, 2025 - 13:50 GMT

Governor Mills Statement on Rejection of Question 1

November 5, 2025 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on Maine voters' rejection of Question 1: "Once again, Maine people have affirmed their faith in our free, fair, and secure elections, in this case by rejecting a direct attempt …

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Published on November 5, 2025 - 13:49 GMT

Governor Mills Statement on Approval of Question 2

November 5, 2025 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on Maine voters' approval of Question 2: "I sincerely hope that this measure will strengthen public safety as proponents have argued. My administration will work with law …

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