Biennial budget approved by Legislature and signed by the Governor doubled funding for stipends that are now also tiered to account for education and experience Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has issued the first round of …
January 4, 2024 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will deliver the State of the State Address to a Joint Convention of the Legislature in the House Chamber on Tuesday, January 30, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The Governor was invited to deliver her …
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis finds Maine's Gross Domestic Product has increased by 9.2 percent since Governor Mills took office, among the highest rates of growth in the nation New federal data shows that Maine is leading New England …
January 3, 2024 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the start of the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature: "I welcome the Legislature back into session as we once again undertake the important and necessary work of …
January 2, 2024 Federal representatives are reviewing assessments and validating damages necessary for Maine to request a Major Disaster Declaration for December 18 storm Governor Janet Mills announced today that officials from the Federal Emergency …
Maine Flood Resources and Assistance Hub provides links to insurance resources, up-to-date road closure information, and more Governor Janet Mills today announced the launch of an online “Maine Flood Resources and Assistance Hub” that aggregates …
Maine people can assist by reporting storm and flood damage by dialing 2–1–1 Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to initiate the …
Maine people can assist by reporting storm and flood damage by dialing 2-1-1 Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) begin conducting a Preliminary Damage Assessment of this week’s storm, …
December 21, 2023 Governor briefed on local response and recovery efforts as flood warning remains active in Skowhegan; Governor asks Maine Department of Economic and Community Development to work with MEMA to evaluate identify any and all State and …
December 20, 2023 Governor Janet Mills announced today that State of Maine offices will reopen tomorrow, December 21, 2023 across all Maine counties, though she noted that offices experiencing power outages or flood damage will remain closed. The public …
Declaration mobilizes State resources for hard hit Maine counties MEMA, Maine DOT, and Public Safety officials continue to work around the clock to assess damage & support and advance recovery efforts Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has …
December 19, 2023 Governor Janet Mills announced that she is closing all State of Maine offices for the full day today, Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Previously, State offices were scheduled to open at 12:00 p.m. today. “With significant damage from …
December 18, 2023 Cross Office Building to remain closed all day to remove damaged scaffolding Governor Janet Mills has delayed the opening of State of Maine offices until 12:00 p.m. tomorrow Tuesday, December 19, 2023. The Cross Office Building, located …
Grant awards to six Maine schools will significantly expand educator apprenticeship opportunities Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has awarded six schools a total of $985,000 to recruit, train, and retain educators through pre- …
December 18, 2023 Governor Janet Mills announced today that State of Maine offices will close at 1:00 p.m. today, Monday, December 18, 2023 to allow State employees to travel home safely in the wind storm, which is expected to grow stronger throughout the …
Governor also congratulates four Maine employers for earning national recognition for their efforts to recruit, employ, and retain veterans Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration's 2023 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign resulted in the …
In accordance with a directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff statewide until sunset today in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The Governor issued the …
Bangor, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills joined American icon Dolly Parton today to officially launch a Maine statewide expansion of the singer-songwriter's namesake Imagination Library book-gifting program. During an event at the Bangor Public Library, …
Awards to three Maine organizations from the Governor’s Energy Office will help create clean energy business incubator and accelerator programs Governor Janet Mills today announced $1.3 million in grant awards to three organizations to support the …
December 1, 2023 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor: “Sandra Day O’Connor rose from humble roots in Texas to become one of the most consequential and influential …
