Sate of Maine Office of Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:47 GMT

To Protect the Health of Students and Staff, Governor Mills Announces Additional Financial Support for School Systems Across Maine

Governor Janet Mills today dedicated an additional $164 million in CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to support school systems as they continue to implement health and safety protocols to protect students, staff, and their families amid the COVID-19 …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:47 GMT

Governor Mills Continues State of Civil Emergency as Maine Fights COVID-19

September 30, 2020 Governor Mills today extended the State of Civil Emergency (PDF) for thirty days through October 29, 2020. The Governor’s decision to extend the emergency is in line with nearly every other state in the nation which have ongoing …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:47 GMT

Governor Mills Dedicates $25 Million More to Unemployment Trust Fund to Support Maine Businesses & Workers During Pandemic

Amid record nationwide unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has dedicated an additional $25 million in CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to Maine’s unemployment insurance trust …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:47 GMT

Governor Mills Directs Flag Lowered to Half-Staff Tomorrow to Honor Fallen Fighters

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, 2020 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION During Fire Prevention Week, we are reminded to keep doing our part to prevent fires before they tragically claim lives and destroy …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:47 GMT

Mills Administration Announces Maine to Enter Stage 4 of Reopening

Starting October 13, indoor seating limits are increased, enforcement of face coverings is strengthened statewide The Mills Administration announced today that Maine will move into Stage 4 of the Plan to Restart Maine’s Economy beginning Tuesday, October …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:47 GMT

Governor Mills Recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day

October 12, 2020 Governor Janet Mills today recognized Indigenous Peoples Day and issued the following statement: “As we celebrate our 200th year as a state, it is important to recognize that our collective history goes much further back long before …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:47 GMT

Governor Mills, New England Governors Call for Modernization of Regional Electricity System

Five Northeast Governors Seek Reform of Market Design, Transmission Planning, and Governance Needed to Achieve States’ Mandates for Clean, Affordable, and Reliable Power Recognizing the critical role that New England’s regional wholesale electricity market …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:47 GMT

Governor Mills Announces First Round of Economic Recovery Grants to Maine Small Businesses & Non-Profits

Governor Janet Mills and Commissioner of Economic and Community Development Heather Johnson announced today that the Mills Administration has begun distributing the first round of financial awards to Maine small businesses and non-profits through the Maine …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:47 GMT

Governor Mills Thanks Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director Elise Baldacci For Service to Maine

October 16, 2020 Senior Advisor Tom Abello to Serve as Legislative Director Governor Janet Mills today thanked Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director Elise Baldacci for her service to the State of Maine. Baldacci, who has worked in the Governor’s …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:47 GMT

Maine Delegation, Governor Mills Welcome Critical Drought Assistance for Maine Farmers

October 20, 2020 Washington, D.C.— Maine’s Congressional Delegation and Governor Janet Mills welcomed the announcement today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made farmers throughout Maine eligible for disaster relief assistance due to …

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Governor Mills, Boston Fed president announce collaborative effort to strengthen rural towns and small cities with $2.7 million in ...

Maine selected as next New England state to participate in community development initiative that aims to empower communities. Maine Gov. Janet Mills and Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren today announced the Boston Fed and the State of …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:46 GMT

Mills Administration Announces “OPTIONS” Initiative to Support Maine People With Substance Use Disorder

To combat the disturbing rise in fatal drug overdoses exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Janet Mills today announced a new “OPTIONS” (Overdose Prevention Through Intensive Outreach, Naloxone and Safety) initiative. Under the initiative, mobile …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:46 GMT

Governor Mills Continues State of Civil Emergency as Maine Fights COVID-19

October 29, 2020 Governor Janet Mills today extended the State of Civil Emergency (PDF) for thirty days through November 27, 2020. The Governor’s decision to extend the emergency is in line with nearly every other state in the nation which have ongoing …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:46 GMT

With Cases Rising in Maine & Nationwide, Mills Administration Announces Measures to Prevent Spread of the Deadly COVID-19 Virus

Extends Keep Maine Healthy Program; Resets Indoor Gathering Limits; Postpones Reopening of Bars; Amends Travel Protocols As the COVID-19 virus explodes across the country, Maine this week recorded a significant increase in cases, hospitalizations, and …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:46 GMT

Following Record COVID-19 Cases, Governor Mills Announces New Face Covering Executive Order

Face coverings must now be worn in public settings regardless of how far apart you are from other people On the day Maine recorded 183 new cases of COVID-19, the highest single-day increase since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Janet Mills …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:46 GMT

Governor Mills Congratulates President-Elect Biden & Vice President-Elect Harris

November 7, 2020 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the election of Joe Biden as President of the United States and Kamala Harris as Vice President of the United States: “I congratulate President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:46 GMT

Mills Administration Releases Report on Strengthening Maine’s Clean Energy Economy

Maine’s bold renewable energy and climate change policies are supporting economic growth and workforce demands in thriving clean energy industry, new report finds. A new report from the Governor’s Energy Office and Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:46 GMT

Governor Mills and Commissioner Lambrew Issue Statements As Supreme Court Considers ACA

Governor Janet Mills and Commissioner of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Jeanne Lambrew released the following statements today as the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the California v. Texas case challenging the …

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

November 12, 2020 Please note that Maine’s COVID-19 Prevention Checklist for Community Sports already prohibits competition between hockey teams from different geographic areas until January 11, 2021. The joint announcement below is consistent with this …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:46 GMT

Ahead of Holiday Season, Mills Administration Announces Massachusetts No Longer Exempt from Quarantine or Negative Test ...

The Mills Administration announced that, effective Monday, November 16, 2020, Massachusetts is no longer exempt from Maine’s quarantine or negative test requirement. People coming here from Massachusetts must either quarantine for 14 days or receive a …

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