Order directs Administration to develop a plan to create an Office with the overarching goal of effectively incorporating immigrants into our workforce and communities to strengthen the economy Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order directing …
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Bath, MAINE — Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today delivered remarks at the christening of the future USS Harvey C Barnum Jr (DDG 124), a navy destroyer built at Bath Iron Works. The Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer is …
President Biden and Governor Mills highlight how Biden-Harris Administration investments are strengthening Maine’s economy Auburn, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills joined President Joe Biden at Auburn Manufacturing today in Auburn to highlight how historic …
With Maine’s wild blueberry harvest season now underway, Governor Janet Mills has declared August 5–6, 2023 as Maine's Third Annual Wild Blueberry Weekend. The Governor announced the 2023 Wild Blueberry Weekend during a Blaine House celebration today, …
Legislation authorizes procurement of up to 3,000 MW of offshore wind energy, ensures industry opportunity for all Maine workers and employers, and protects critical lobstering area to reduce impact on commercial fishing Governor Janet Mills today signed …
July 25, 2023 After the Legislature sustained her veto of LD 398, Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order to pursue a minimum wage for farm workers. The Executive Order establishes a formal stakeholder group – the Committee to Develop and …
Business leaders tout new program as “a pivotal mechanism for economic development” and “key to future growth” Lisbon, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills and Maine business leaders today touted the state’s new economic development program, the Dirigo Business …
White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi joins Governor Mills to announce milestone at heat pump workforce lab at Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced that Maine has – two years ahead of time – …
Governor has also signed a package of reproductive rights bills to protect access to abortion in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last year overturning Roe v. Wade Governor Janet Mills today signed into law legislation that puts the decision …
July 17, 2023 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has appointed the Honorable Sean C. Paulhus of Bath to serve the Register of Probate for Sagadahoc County. He replaces Jean Guzzetti, who recently resigned from the position. Prior to his …
July 11, 2023 Budget creates paid family and medical leave program, modernizes business incentive program, and makes transformational investments to support housing, child care, health care, and education Governor Mills today signed into law an historic …
July 7, 2023 Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden announced today that President Joe Biden has approved the State of Maine’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for …
Governor also signs other Tribal-related legislation, including bill to enshrine the Indian Child Welfare Act into State law Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed historic legislation that extends to the Mi’kmaq Nation the same rights …
June 29, 2023 Governor Janet Mills announced this morning that she will sign a budget agreement that will create a new statewide paid family and medical leave program in Maine. The Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee on Wednesday …
June 28, 2023 Governor Janet Mills announced today her Administration is issuing $25 million to Maine hospitals to address ongoing COVID-19-related challenges such as workforce recruitment and retention. This is the second such payment the Maine Department …
June 26, 2023 Governor Janet Mills has requested that President Joe Biden issue a Major Disaster Declaration for eight Maine counties impacted by a severe spring storm that brought heavy rain and wind that created flooding, swelling rivers, power outages, …
Tuition support provided through Healthcare Training for ME, a Jobs Plan partnership to bolster Maine’s healthcare workforce Auburn, MAINE – Twenty new paramedics from eight Maine counties will graduate tonight from the United Training Center in Lewiston …
June 26, 2023 The largest Federal investment Maine has ever received for broadband expansion is made possible by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will help Maine reach Governor Mills’ statewide connectivity goal Governor Janet Mills today praised an …
June 16, 2023 Governor Janet Mills today signed the Highway Fund budget into law and issued the following statement: “This compromise agreement builds on my Administration’s record investment in Maine’s roads and bridges and advances our work to reduce …
