February 9, 2024 Governor introduces bill as standalone measure, rather than through supplemental budget, to speed up approval and distribution of funds to communities in need Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will expedite her $50 million …
February 9, 2024 Governor appoints former Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Donald G. Alexander as Hearing Officer Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order establishing a formal process to consider a complaint from the Oxford County …
Federal funds through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will spur investments in grid infrastructure and technology to better withstand effects of extreme storms and ensure reliable electricity for Maine people and businesses Governor Janet Mills today …
February 8, 2024 Governor Janet Mills today announced that she has nominated Robert L. Carey of East Boothbay to serve as Superintendent of the Maine Bureau of Insurance. Carey brings more than two decades of experience advising state regulators and …
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers now open in Skowhegan and Rumford to help area families and businesses in designated counties apply for federal assistance following December 17-21 storm Skowhegan, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills and the Federal Emergency …
Financial assistance and low-interest loans available to help eligible homeowners, renters, and businesses and non-profits in Androscoggin, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford, and Somerset Counties Governor Janet Mills is urging Maine people and businesses …
President Biden also approves Governor Mills’ request for individual assistance for severely impacted Maine people Governor Janet Mills today announced that President Joe Biden has approved the State of Maine’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to …
In the second part of State of the State Address, Governor Mills unveils proposals to address violence and protect public safety & to rebuild and enhance resiliency to extreme storms Governor Janet Mills tonight declared that the “State of our State is …
In part one of her State of the State Address, Governor Mills urges Legislature to practice fiscal responsibility & unveils timely investments to build more housing, fight the opioid epidemic, and improve child safety In the first of two parts of her …
The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) announced today that Governor Janet Mills has been elected by her fellow governors to serve as the State Co-Chair of the Commission. Created in 2008, the NBRC is a Federal-State partnership focused on …
January 26, 2024 In light of the crises and disasters the State of Maine has faced over the past several months, including the tragedy in Lewiston and three major weather events that inflicted significant damage across Maine, Governor Janet Mills announced …
Department of Labor hires Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Director Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has nominated eleven individuals to serve on the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Authority. Created as part of the statewide …
Governor Janet Mills today honored four Maine businesses with the 2023 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence. Awards were presented during a ceremony at the Blaine House postponed from late December. Since its creation by former Governor McKernan in …
Bipartisan bill is sponsored by both Democratic and Republican leaders in the Legislature Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Frey announced today that they have introduced bipartisan emergency legislation to grant the power of subpoena to the …
January 22, 2024 In testimony submitted to the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary, Governor Janet Mills today called for the passage of a Reproductive Rights Amendment that would enshrine the right to reproductive autonomy in the Maine …
As proposed, new office would support and coordinate economic and civic integration of immigrants in Maine to bolster state’s workforce and economy Westbrook, Maine – Joined by business owners, immigrant advocates, municipal leaders, lawmakers, and others, …
Strengthening Maine's resilience to flooding and damages from extreme storms is a priority for Governor Mills and a leading topic for the Council Governor Janet Mills has called a special meeting of the Maine Climate Council for next Tuesday, January …
MEMA requests a specialized Preliminary Disaster Assessment Coastal Team to conduct a dual analysis of both the January 10th and January 13th storms At the direction of Governor Janet Mills, Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) today requested that the …
January 16, 2024 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has directed State of Maine offices to close early today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024, to allow state employees to travel home safely in the snowstorm. At her direction, State of Maine offices …
Governor requests individual assistance for people impacted in Androscoggin, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford, Somerset Counties MEMA continues working with local partners to estimate the cost of damage caused by last week’s storm. If the damage exceeds State’s …
