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 …
Seven Maine businesses, nonprofits, and housing organizations receive grants for transportation initiatives to connect workers and employers in Aroostook, Franklin, York, Sagadahoc, and Androscoggin counties Governor Janet Mills today announced $2 million …
April 22, 2024 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed into law the supplemental budget proposal passed by the Legislature last week. The proposal funds important public safety and mental health initiatives, strengthens storm response and …
April 22, 2024 Governor Janet Mills today signed into law bipartisan legislation that will place a $30 million bond on the November ballot to repair and enhance trails across the state. If Maine voters approve the ballot question, the measure (LD 1156) …
April 22, 2024 Governor Janet Mills today signed LD 2007, An Act Regarding the Criminal Jurisdiction of Tribal Courts and to Extend the Time for the Penobscot Nation to Certify Its Agreement to Public Law 2023, Chapter 369. The legislation expands the …
Governor Janet Mills today signed into law bipartisan legislation that will place a $25 million bond for Research, Development, and Commercialization on the Maine ballot this November. If approved by Maine voters, the measure (LD 416) would make available …
Governor’s Energy Office to create statewide program to increase availability of clean, affordable solar energy to low-income households, reduce energy costs, and create good-paying jobs Governor Janet Mills today announced that Maine has received a $62 …
Governor Janet Mills today directed her Administration to take the steps necessary to distribute the $60 million in storm relief as soon as the money becomes statutorily available. $50 million of the funding will be distributed in grants by the Maine …
Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide tomorrow, Friday April 19, in honor of former Maine Governor Joseph E. “Joe” Brennan. Governor Brennan will be laid to rest following a …
April 18, 2024 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement after the Legislature passed the supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as approved by the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee with the $60 million proposed by the …
April 15, 2024 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will allow LD 1578, An Act to Adopt an Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote, to become law without her signature. Under the legislation, Maine …
Dr. Briones, a Hampden native, was the first woman to lead the U.S. military’s global medical examiner service Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has appointed retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Alice Briones, DO, to serve as Maine’s Chief Medical …
April 11, 2024 Governor and Speaker push to move budget forward in waning days of legislative session Governor Janet Mills and Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross issued the following statements today calling for the Legislature’s Appropriations and …
The Mills Administration released the following statements today in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) finalized national drinking water standard for PFAS. “PFAS contamination threatens the health of our people, our wildlife, and …
April 6, 2024 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in honor of former Maine Governor Joseph E. Brennan, who passed away last night at the age of 89: “Maine and the nation have lost a great public servant, and I have lost a friend. Through …
April 4, 2024 With Maine impacted by a severe Nor’easter that has created hazardous travel conditions and widespread power outages, Governor Mills has directed all State of Maine offices to open on a delayed schedule tomorrow, Friday, April 5, 2024, at 11: …
April 3, 2024 In anticipation of a severe storm expected to bring heavy snow, sleet, and high winds, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices closed tomorrow, Thursday, April 4, 2024. The Governor is urging Maine people to take …
State officials encourage visitors to make a travel plan, drive safely, and extend their stay in Maine State of Maine launches an online Eclipse Hub as a source of eclipse information Orono, MAINE – In anticipation of an historic total solar eclipse just …
Governor Janet Mills today unveiled a budget change package that invests in some of the most urgent challenges facing Maine people, including housing, child care, and long-term care, in a fiscally-responsible and sustainable way. The change package …
