Sate of Maine Office of Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 23, 2024 - 14:54 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $6.6 Million in Grant Awards to Increase Electrical Grid Resilience to Extreme Storms

Six projects in Maine will receive Federal funds through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve local electric grid infrastructure and technology Governor Janet Mills today announced $6.6 million in grant awards to six Maine utilities and technology …

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Published on July 22, 2024 - 19:07 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Maine to Receive Significant Federal Funding to Expand Heat Pumps

Maine is expected to receive up to $72 million out of $450 million in Federal funding to New England states to advance heat pump deployment and support Governor Mills' goal of installing another 175,000 heat pumps in Maine by 2027 Governor Janet Mills …

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Published on July 22, 2024 - 13:48 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $21.2 Million in Resilience Grants for 68 Maine Working Waterfronts Damaged by Winter Storms

Grants stem from $60 million in recovery funds from Governor Mills and the Maine Legislature following historic, intense storms in December and January Governor Janet Mills today announced that 68 Maine working waterfronts are set to receive $21.2 million …

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Published on July 18, 2024 - 18:12 GMT

Governor Mills to Nominate Sara Gagné-Holmes as Commissioner of Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Gagné-Holmes, a five-year deputy commissioner, has served as Acting Commissioner since June 1 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will nominate Sara Gagné-Holmes to serve as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. Gagné …

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Published on July 17, 2024 - 15:13 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $7 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants Available to Support Maine Technology Companies

Eligible businesses may now apply for third and final round of grant funding available from the PRIME Fund Governor Janet Mills announced today that Maine technology companies may now apply for $7 million in grant funding from her Maine Jobs & Recovery …

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Published on July 15, 2024 - 20:34 GMT

Governor Mills Swears In Dr. Alice Briones as Maine’s Chief Medical Examiner

July 15, 2024 Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel led world’s only global medical examiner system Governor Janet Mills today swore in Dr. Alice Briones as Maine’s Chief Medical Examiner. Dr. Briones, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, recently completed a …

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Published on July 2, 2024 - 14:16 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Nearly $3 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants to Strengthen Sales of Maine Made Products

Forty-six Maine businesses will undertake projects to market their products to new customers across Maine and the United States Governor Janet Mills announced today that 46 Maine businesses have been awarded $2.9 million in grants from her Maine Jobs & …

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Published on July 1, 2024 - 19:25 GMT

Kennebunkport Upgrades Causeway Using Infrastructure Funding Awarded Through Governor Mills Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan

The $2.585 million investment through the Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund raises a road to make it resilient to flooding and to preserve access to Cape Porpoise Harbor for commercial fishermen Kennebunkport, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 21:11 GMT

Governor Mills Statement on Supreme Court’s Ruiling Overturning Chevron Doctrine

June 28, 2024 Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Commerce: “The conservative majority of the Supreme Court – bolstered by former President Trump’ …

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Published on June 27, 2024 - 19:21 GMT

Governor Mills Statement on Supreme Court’s Ruling in Moyle v. United States

June 27, 2024 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the Supreme Court’s decision in Moyle v. United States: “The Supreme Court has provided temporary relief to women in Idaho by allowing abortions in emergency situations – a right …

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Published on June 25, 2024 - 16:03 GMT

Governor Mills Celebrates Opening of Bjorn Career & Technical Education Center at Mt. Blue Middle School

Bjorn Center for Career & Technical Education Center funded in part by $240,000 from the State of Maine Farmington, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today celebrated the opening of a new career and technical education (CTE) center in Farmington that was …

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Published on June 19, 2024 - 15:23 GMT

Governor Mills Statement Honoring Juneteenth

June 19, 2024 Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement in honor of Juneteenth: “Juneteenth is an opportunity to remember our collective responsibility to ensure that the American ideals of freedom and equality are afforded to all who call …

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Published on June 18, 2024 - 15:56 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $2.4 Million in Grants to 54 Maine Communities to Help Prepare for Climate Effects, Improve Energy ...

Awards come through the Community Resilience Partnership, established by Governor Mills in 2021, which has grown to include 226 towns, cities, and Tribal governments representing nearly 70 percent of Maine’s population Governor Janet Mills today announced …

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Published on June 17, 2024 - 15:39 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Federal Approval of Maine’s Plan to Invest Historic Broadband Infrastructure Funding

Approval allows Maine to access $272 million for broadband infrastructure made available by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration has approved Maine’s plan to invest $272 …

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Published on June 13, 2024 - 16:16 GMT

Governor Mills & Attorney General Frey Welcome Supreme Court Ruling Preserving Access to Mifepristone

June 13, 2024 Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following statements in response to the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine that will preserve nationwide access to mifepristone: “The …

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Published on June 12, 2024 - 13:54 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Expansion of New High-Speed Electric Vehicle Chargers in 17 Locations Across Maine

New EV charging infrastructure through state’s Recharge Maine initiative will make high-speed charging more accessible and available across the state Governor Janet Mills today announced that 17 new high-speed electric vehicle charging stations will open …

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Published on May 30, 2024 - 18:55 GMT

Governor Mills Proclaims June as Maine Dairy Month

Governor Janet Mills today proclaimed June as “Maine Dairy Month” during a Blaine House ceremony celebrating the vital contributions of Maine’s dairy farmers and producers. The special event featured remarks from Governor Mills, Commissioner of Agriculture …

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Published on May 28, 2024 - 16:41 GMT

Federal Government Grants State of Maine’s Request for Lease to Advance Floating Offshore Wind Research Array Site

May 28, 2024 Governor Janet Mills released the following statement today on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)’s offer of a research lease to the State for a floating offshore wind research array in the Gulf of Maine: "Offshore wind offers …

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Published on May 25, 2024 - 00:48 GMT

Governor Mills Announces President Biden’s Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for April Nor’easter

May 24, 2024 Governor Janet Mills tonight announced that President Joe Biden has approved the State of Maine’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to help Cumberland and York Counties recover from the severe winter storm in April that resulted in …

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Published on May 24, 2024 - 16:51 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Acting Commissioner for Maine Department of Health and Human Services

May 24, 2024 Sara Gagné-Holmes, a five-year deputy commissioner with a long record in health policy, will begin in the interim role on June 1 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she is appointing Deputy Commissioner Sara Gagné-Holmes to serve as …

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