Following historic winter storms that battered Maine, commission will identify near-term priorities to protect vital infrastructure and develop state’s first long-term infrastructure resilience plan Stonington, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today signed an …
May 20, 2024 Approximately 40,000 unclaimed relief payments are available through Maine’s Unclaimed Property program Governor Janet Mills and Maine State Treasurer Henry Beck are encouraging Maine people to see if they are missing out on pandemic-era …
Announcement follows opening of applications for $25 million in funding to repair and restore working waterfronts Governor Janet Mills announced today that applications are now available for Maine small businesses and municipalities to help them rebuild …
In accordance with a directive from the President, Governor Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide tomorrow, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. The annual …
Governor Janet Mills and State Treasurer Henry Beck announced today that Moody’s Investors Service, the global ratings company that analyzes and provides credit ratings for governments, has upgraded Maine’s credit rating from Aa2 to Aa1, their second …
Preliminary U.S. CDC analysis finds fatal overdoses decreased nationally by 3 percent in 2023; Maine, Kansas, Nebraska, and Indiana only states with annual decreases of 15 percent or more Governor Janet Mills today announced that Maine experienced one of …
Governor Janet Mills tonight delivered remarks before the Maine House of Representatives to thank lawmakers for their service to the people of Maine after the 131st Legislature adjourned sine die. The Governor is prepared to receive the bills from the …
Governor Janet Mills announced today that applications for funding are now available to help repair and rebuild working waterfronts damaged by the winter storms that hammered Maine’s coastline. The $25 million in funding is available through the Working …
Independent analysis commissioned by the Governor’s Energy Office found Maine is more than halfway to Governor Mills' goal of 30,000 clean energy workers in Maine by 2030, new funding now available to support the clean energy workforce Governor Mills …
Under Lambrew’s leadership, Maine expanded affordable health care to more than 100,000 people, led the nation in COVID-19 response, made historic investments in health and human services, and rebuilt the Department Governor Janet Mills announced today that …
Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order to improve the recruitment, training, and retention of women in Maine’s construction industry. Women currently make up 15 percent of Maine’s construction industry and only 11 percent of the industry …
In accordance with a directive from the President, Governor Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide tomorrow, Sunday, May 5, 2024 in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. …
Lewiston, Maine – Governor Janet Mills today joined Lewiston community leaders at a ceremony marking the re-opening of Just-In-Time Recreation. The Lewiston bowling alley was one of two locations targeted during the October 25, 2023 shooting that claimed …
May 2, 2024 Governor Janet Mills today formally requested that President Joe Biden issue a Major Disaster Declaration (PDF) to help Cumberland and York Counties recover from the severe April Nor’easter that resulted in significant infrastructure damage …
Expansion of Portland Medically-Monitored Withdrawal Program will add new treatment options for low-income Maine people with substance use disorders Governor Janet Mills today celebrated the upcoming opening of Milestone Recovery’s expanded substance use …
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will allow LD 2238, An Act to Address Gun Violence in Maine by Requiring a Waiting Period for Certain Firearm Purchases, to become law without her signature. The Governor issued the following statement on her …
Grants from Governor’s Jobs Plan will support efforts to stabilize, expand, and create co-working spaces for remote workers Governor Janet Mills today announced that her Administration has awarded $500,000 in grants through her Maine Jobs & Recovery …
April 26, 2024 Governor Janet Mills today signed legislation she introduced that would enhance public safety and strengthen Maine’s mental health system while respecting Maine’s longstanding outdoor traditions. The legislation, first announced by the …
April 25, 2024 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the six-month anniversary of the tragedy in Lewiston that claimed the lives of eighteen people and injured more than a dozen others: “Six months ago, the tightly woven fabric of …
Governor announces the State has begun its process to procure 3,000 MW of offshore wind energy by 2040, a milestone in Maine’s efforts to develop responsible offshore wind, stabilize energy costs, and drive investment and job growth across the State. New …
