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Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

Governor Mills Nominates Melanie Loyzim to Serve as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection

January 22, 2021 Governor Janet Mills announced today she has nominated Melanie Loyzim to serve as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Loyzim has served as Acting Commissioner of the DEP since August 14, 2020 and has …

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Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Actions to Advance Floating Offshore Wind Research Array in Gulf of Maine

In letter to fishing industry, Governor Mills affirms Maine’s commitment to the climate, energy and economic benefits of floating offshore wind, proposes moratorium on new wind projects in more heavily fished state waters Governor Janet Mills today …

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Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

Governor Mills Applauds Biden Administration Announcement on Increased Vaccine Doses

January 26, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s commitment to increase the number of COVID-19 vaccines distributed to states over the coming weeks: “Maine is distributing vaccines as quickly and as …

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Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

Governor Mills: “Let’s solve the PPP issue”

January 27, 2021 Governor asks departments to identify potential Federal funding that may be able to maintain balanced budget & adopt Federal tax treatment of PPP loans Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has asked her departments to explore …

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Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

With Improving Public Health Metrics, Mills Administration Ends Early Business Closing Time

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will end the 9:00 p.m. early closing time for businesses, effective Monday, February 1, 2021. The decision is the result of Maine’s improving public health metrics, including a decrease in Maine’s positivity …

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Published on March 17, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

Mills Administration Welcomes President Biden’s Climate Change Executive Orders

The Mills Administration today welcomed a series of Executive Actions taken by President Biden to address the global threat of climate change. Since taking office, Governor Mills has committed Maine to transitioning to a clean energy economy and carbon …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 18:15 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Re-Nomination of Phil Bartlett as Chair of the Maine Public Utilities Commission

During his tenure as Chair, Bartlett has led the PUC through significant initiatives to strengthen utility oversight, improve Maine's electric grid, and navigate unprecedented challenges in global energy markets Governor Janet Mills today announced …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 20:25 GMT

Governor Mills Statement on Senate’s Failure to Enact Supplemental Budget as Emergency Measure

March 13, 2025 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement after the Maine Senate failed to pass her supplemental budget proposal as an emergency measure: “The refusal of Senate Republicans to support the bipartisan agreement on the supplemental …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 15:05 GMT

Governor Mills Statement on Supplemental Budget

March 12, 2025 Governor Janet Mills has issued the following statement after the Legislature failed to enact her supplemental budget proposal as an emergency measure: "The failure of the supplemental budget to earn two-thirds support in the Senate is …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 22:30 GMT

Governor Mills Statement on President's Decision to Delay Tariffs

March 6, 2025 Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement in response to the president's announcement that he will delay tariffs on Canada and Mexico until April: "The president's broad tariffs on our major trading partners will …

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Published on March 4, 2025 - 18:21 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Nomination of Michael Duguay as Commissioner of Maine Department of Economic & Community Development

Duguay, an experienced Maine business leader, is currently Executive Director of the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College in Waterville Governor Janet Mills today announced the nomination of Michael Duguay, an experienced …

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Published on March 4, 2025 - 04:28 GMT

Governor Mills and Maine Maple Producers Tap Blaine House Maple Tree Ahead of 42nd Maine Maple Sunday Weekend

March 3, 2025 Governor warns that maple sugar industry would be negatively impacted by tariffs on Canadian goods Governor Janet Mills and Maine Maple Producers Association President Alan Greene today tapped the Maple Tree at the Blaine House today, just …

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Published on March 3, 2025 - 17:54 GMT

Governor Mills Warns that Maine People and Businesses Will Pay the Price for Tariffs

March 3, 2025 In case you missed it, in her Radio Address this weekend, Governor Janet Mills warned that Maine people and businesses will pay more for heating oil, gasoline, food, and other everyday essentials if President Trump's plan to impose a 25% …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 16:43 GMT

Governor Mills Nominates Maine Superior Court Justice Julia Lipez to Serve on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Governor also announces nominations to Superior Court and District Court Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has nominated the Honorable Julia Lipez to serve as an Associate Justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Justice Lipez has served on …

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Published on February 26, 2025 - 21:01 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Nomination of Fisheries Scientist Carl Wilson as Commissioner of Maine Department of Marine Resources

A 26-year veteran of the DMR and the agency's long-time lead lobster biologist, Wilson would replace Commissioner Patrick Keliher following his retirement Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will nominate Carl Wilson, a highly regarded …

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Published on February 22, 2025 - 00:29 GMT

Governor Mills’ Statement on Notice of Investigation From U.S. Department of Education

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 …

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Published on February 21, 2025 - 16:20 GMT

Governor Mills' Statement on President's Threat to Withhold Education Funding from Maine

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 …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 18:44 GMT

Governor Mills Announces the Retirement of Maine Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher

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 …

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Published on February 12, 2025 - 21:37 GMT

In Anticipation of Winter Storm, Governor Mills Directs State Offices Closed Tomorrow, February 13, 2025

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 …

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Published on February 11, 2025 - 18:45 GMT

Governor Mills Calls for Bipartisan Passage of Supplemental Budget

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, …

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