Sate of Maine Office of Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 21, 2024 - 19:06 GMT

Governor Mills Unveils Legislation to Strengthen Public Safety & Mental Health System in Wake of Lewiston Tragedy

Governor Janet Mills today unveiled legislation 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 Governor during her State of the …

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Published on February 20, 2024 - 20:24 GMT

Governor Mills Announces More Than $3 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants to Strengthen Sales of Maine Made Products

Forty Maine businesses will undertake projects to market their products to new customers throughout Maine and the United States Governor Janet Mills announced today that 40 Maine businesses have been awarded $3.13 million in grants from her Maine Jobs …

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Published on February 20, 2024 - 18:44 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Sears Island as Preferred Site for Port to Support Floating Offshore Wind

Purpose-built port facility will establish Maine’s place in growing offshore wind industry, become hub for job creation and economic development and is welcomed by a strong and diverse coalition of environmental, labor, and economic organizations Governor …

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Published on February 14, 2024 - 17:56 GMT

Governor Mills Introduces Supplemental Budget Proposal

Proposal fulfills commitment to invest in housing, education, health care and to save for the future & includes new budget initiatives to complement Governor’s forthcoming public safety & mental health legislation Governor Janet Mills today …

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Published on February 13, 2024 - 18:41 GMT

Governor Mills Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Grant Subpoena Power to Independent Commission

February 13, 2024 Authority immediately granted to the Independent Commission upon Governor’s signature Shortly after the Legislature passed it, Governor Janet Mills today signed into law bipartisan legislation immediately granting the power of subpoena to …

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Published on February 12, 2024 - 18:15 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Nearly $6.5 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Grants to Upgrade Electric Grid and Support Rural Economic ...

February 12, 2024 Governor Janet Mills today announced nearly $6.5 million in grant awards through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to support upgrades to the electrical grid for Maine businesses, allowing them to invest in new infrastructure, expand …

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Published on February 9, 2024 - 19:15 GMT

Governor Mills Moves to Expedite $50 Million Proposal to Rebuild & Enhance Infrastructure Resiliency

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 …

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Published on February 9, 2024 - 17:38 GMT

Governor Mills Signs Executive Order Establishing Hearing Process to Consider Complaint Against Oxford County Sheriff

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 …

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Published on February 9, 2024 - 16:02 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $4.4 Million Grant Opportunity to Increase Electrical Grid Resilience to Extreme Storms

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 …

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Published on February 8, 2024 - 17:17 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Nominee for Superintendent of Maine Bureau of Insurance

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 …

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Published on February 6, 2024 - 17:31 GMT

Governor Mills & FEMA Announcing Opening of Disaster Recovery Centers; Urge Maine Residents to Apply for Disaster Assistance

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 …

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Published on February 5, 2024 - 16:05 GMT

Governor Mills Urges Maine People and Businesses Impacted by December Storm to Apply for Federal Disaster Relief

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 …

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Published on January 31, 2024 - 14:27 GMT

Governor Mills Announces President Biden’s Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for December Storm and Flooding

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 …

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Published on January 31, 2024 - 00:42 GMT

Governor Mills: Resilience & Resolve of Maine People Makes State of the State Strong

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 …

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Published on January 30, 2024 - 14:54 GMT

Governor Mills: Despite Challenges, Maine is Growing Stronger Every Day

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 …

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Published on January 26, 2024 - 17:26 GMT

Governor Janet Mills Named State Co-Chair of Northern Border Regional Commission

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 …

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Published on January 26, 2024 - 15:50 GMT

Governor Mills To Take New Approach to State of the State Address This Year

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 …

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Published on January 25, 2024 - 19:47 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Nominations to New Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Authority

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 …

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Published on January 24, 2024 - 21:15 GMT

Governor Mills Recognizes Recipients of the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence

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 …

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Published on January 24, 2024 - 21:15 GMT

Governor Mills and Attorney General Frey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Grant Subpoena Power to Independent Commission

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 …

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