Sate of Maine Office of Governor Press Releases

• 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 Janet Mills Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Memorial Day

  Consistent with a directive from the President, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and the State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide from 12:01 a.m. to noon on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024 in honor and recognition …

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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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• Published on May 23, 2024 - 13:19 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Announces Major Expansion of Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative

  $6.6 million investment will provide 4,000 students with access to free afterschool and summer outdoor learning and career exploration programs Governor Janet Mills today announced a significant expansion of her Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative that will …

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• Published on May 22, 2024 - 15:08 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Announces Launch of Maine Funding Network to Help Maine Businesses Explore & Secure Financing

  New online portal is a one-stop shop for Maine business owners exploring public and non-profit financing options Governor Janet Mills today announced the launch of the Maine Funding Network, a new online portal designed to be a one-stop shop to connect …

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