Sate of Maine Office of Governor Press Releases

• Published on June 2, 2023 - 16:38 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Announces Nearly $1 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants for Workforce Transportation Projects

  Latest investments aim to develop innovative transportation solutions to connect workers to employers in southern, western, and central Maine Governor Janet Mills today announced nearly $1 million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan grants for innovative …

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• Published on June 2, 2023 - 14:51 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Announces Nine New Land for Maine's Future Conservation Projects

  Governor Janet Mills today announced funding for nine new Land for Maine's Future (LMF) conservation projects across Maine, advancing the State of Maine’s commitment to preserve precious natural resources, protect wildlife habitats, and ensure public …

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• Published on June 1, 2023 - 18:07 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Kicks-Off Maine Dairy Month During Blaine House Celebration

  Governor Janet Mills today kicked-off the annual celebration of Maine Dairy Month at the Blaine House in Augusta.  The event celebrated the vital contributions of Maine dairy farmers to our economy and featured remarks from Governor Mills, Commissioner of …

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• Published on May 31, 2023 - 22:04 GMT

  

  Moody’s and S&P Reaffirm Maine’s Strong Credit Rating

  Moody’s upgrades Maine’s outlook from “stable” to “positive” Governor Janet Mills and State Treasurer Henry Beck announced today that Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings, global companies that analyze and issue reports of credit worthiness …

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• Published on May 21, 2023 - 17:34 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Mourns Passing of Mal Leary

  May 21, 2023 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the passing of longtime Maine journalist Mal Leary: “I was deeply saddened to learn of Mal Leary’s passing. For nearly fifty years, the so-called Dean of the State House press corps …

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• Published on May 12, 2023 - 15:59 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Swears in Carrie Gilbert to Maine Public Utilities Commission

  May 12, 2023 Governor Janet Mills announced today she has sworn in Carolyn “Carrie” Gilbert of Cape Elizabeth to serve a six-year term on the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Governor Mills’ nomination of Gilbert, an expert on energy policy and …

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• Published on May 10, 2023 - 16:11 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Proposes Change Package Initiatives to Tackle Housing Crunch, Homelessness, Workforce Development & Other Pressing ...

  Governor Janet Mills today released a change package that aims to address some of Maine’s most pressing and urgent problems, including housing, homelessness, food insecurity, emergency medical services, and continued workforce development efforts. The …

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• Published on May 5, 2023 - 18:06 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Elected Co-Chair of U.S. Climate Alliance, Bipartisan Coalition of Governors Leading on Climate Action

  Governor Mills is the first governor from a non-founding member state – which include California, New York, and Washington – to lead the Alliance Governor also names new appointments to the Maine Climate Council charged with updating Maine’s climate action …

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• Published on April 28, 2023 - 18:59 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Statement on Revenue Forecasting Committee Projections

  Following its meeting today, Maine’s nonpartisan Revenue Forecasting Committee (RFC) is expected to upgrade the State’s General Fund revenue forecast for the current biennium, which ends on June 30, 2023, by $223 million. It is also upgrading revenue …

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• Published on April 27, 2023 - 17:45 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Unveils Legislation to Modernize & Strengthen Maine’s Business Incentive Program

  Overhaul of twenty-year old Pine Tree Development Zone program, crafted with the input of Maine business leaders, aims to tackle Maine’s workforce shortage & attract high-value industries Governor Janet Mills today announced legislation to modernize …

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• Published on April 27, 2023 - 17:45 GMT

  

  Mills Administration Issues $25 Million in COVID-19 Payments to Long-Term Care Organizations

  April 27, 2023 Governor Mills proposed and the Legislature approved the payments in the bipartisan supplemental budget to help facilities recover from the pandemic Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has issued $25 million in COVID …

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• Published on April 22, 2023 - 14:46 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Statement in Honor of Earth Day

  April 22, 2023 Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement in recognition of Earth Day: "Addressing the first Earth Day gathering in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park on this day fifty-three years ago, Maine Senator Ed Muskie called for ‘an …

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• Published on April 22, 2023 - 02:08 GMT

  

  Governor Mills & Attorney General Frey Respond to Supreme Court’s Decision to Stay Texas Mifepristone Decision

  April 21, 2023 Medication remains available without restriction in Maine and nationwide Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey released the following statements today after the Supreme Court issued a stay of the Texas mifepristone decision. …

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• Published on April 19, 2023 - 14:35 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Donates Remaining Inaugural Funds to Three Maine Nonprofits Supporting Maine Youth

  Governor donates $10,500 each to the Mitchell Institute, Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute, and Camp Susan Curtis Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has donated surplus funding from her inauguration to three Maine nonprofit …

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• Published on April 15, 2023 - 02:48 GMT

  

  Governor Janet Mills & Attorney General Frey Respond to Supreme Court’s Temporary Stay of Texas Mifepristone Decision

  April 14, 2023 Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following statements today after the Supreme Court issued a temporary stay of the Texas mifepristone decision. As a result of a separate decision yesterday from a Federal Judge …

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• Published on April 14, 2023 - 01:26 GMT

  

  Governor Mills and Attorney General Frey Announce Mifepristone to Remain Available in Maine Without New Restrictions Following ...

  Intervention by Attorney General Frey ensures that Maine people will not be affected by the Texas or Fifth Circuit Court decisions surrounding mifepristone Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey announced tonight that mifepristone will remain …

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• Published on April 13, 2023 - 18:07 GMT

  

  Governor Mills & Attorney General Frey Statement on Fifth Circuit Decision to Partially Stay Texas Ruling

  April 13, 2023 Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following statements today on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision regarding mifepristone. Last night, the Fifth Circuit granted a partial stay pending appeal of last …

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• Published on April 12, 2023 - 15:01 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Announces $24 Million Federal Award to Strengthen Early Childhood Support for Maine Families

  Federal grant will strengthen community supports and educational opportunities for young children through coordinated effort led by the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration will use a recently approved …

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• Published on April 11, 2023 - 22:27 GMT

  

  Broad Coalition Strongly Endorses Legislation Empowering Women & Doctors to Make Reproductive Health Care Decisions

  Religious leaders, medical professionals, and reproductive health care experts praise bill from Governor Mills, Senate President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross to ensure that decisions about abortions are made by women & doctors, not politicians A …

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• Published on April 10, 2023 - 22:42 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Applauds Maine Attorney General’s Effort to Block Texas Mifepristone Decision

  April 10, 2023 Amicus brief filed by Maine Attorney General joins formal appeal filed today by the U.S. Department of Justice to hold the decision Governor Janet Mills tonight praised an announcement by Attorney General Aaron Frey that he has joined 24 …

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