Sate of Maine Office of Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

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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Published on April 8, 2023 - 01:00 GMT

Governor Mills Responds to Federal Judge Decision to Suspend FDA Approval of Mifepristone

April 7, 2023 Ruling would ban safe, effective drug commonly used in medication abortion for more than two decades Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to a ruling tonight by Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in the United States District …

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Published on April 5, 2023 - 14:09 GMT

Governor Mills Welcomes First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to Maine

Biden-Harris Administration’s “Investing in America” Tour to Spotlight Free Community College Initiative Proposed by Governor Mills Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement welcoming First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel …

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Published on March 31, 2023 - 19:57 GMT

Governor Mills Signs Current Services Budget into Law

March 31, 2023 Governor Janet Mills today signed into law a $9.8 billion current services budget that will ensure the continued operations of State government for the next biennium. The Governor also signed a proclamation calling the Legislature back into …

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Published on March 28, 2023 - 15:54 GMT

Governor Mills Nominates Renewable Energy Policy and Economics Expert to Maine Public Utilities Commission

March 28, 2023 Governor Janet Mills today nominated Carolyn “Carrie” Gilbert of Cape Elizabeth, an expert on renewable energy policy and economics, to serve on the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC). For the past 15 years, Gilbert has worked at …

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Published on March 27, 2023 - 19:27 GMT

Governor Mills’ Chief Legal Counsel in Maine Sunday Telegram Op-Ed: Governor is Committed to Building on Progress with Tribal ...

March 27, 2023 In case you missed it, Governor Mills’ Chief Legal Counsel, Jerry Reid, penned an op-ed in yesterday’s Maine Sunday Telegram outlining Governor Mills’ commitment to making continued progress with the Tribal Nations in Maine. In his op-ed, …

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Published on March 24, 2023 - 18:03 GMT

Governor Mills Celebrates Opening of Everest Recovery Opioid Treatment Center in Manchester

March 24, 2023 Governor announces that Everest Recovery will join Maine’s Opioid Health Home Program to provide comprehensive set of services for opioid use disorder Manchester, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today celebrated the upcoming opening of Everest …

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Published on March 23, 2023 - 21:21 GMT

Governor Mills and Maine’s Congressional Delegation Announce President’s Approval of Major Disaster for Severe December Winter ...

Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden announced today that President Biden has approved the State of Maine’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for several Maine …

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Published on March 17, 2023 - 14:33 GMT

Governor Mills Directs Flags Lowered Across Penobscot and Hancock Counties in Honor of Chief Chris Greeley

March 17, 2023 Governor Janet Mills has directed that the United States and State of Maine flags immediately be flown at half-staff until sunset today, Friday, March 17, 2023, throughout Penobscot and Hancock Counties in honor of late Holden Police Chief …

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Published on March 13, 2023 - 21:17 GMT

With Winter Storm Approaching, Governor Mills Orders State Offices Closed Tomorrow, March 14, 2023

March 13, 2023 With a winter storm forecasted to bring heavy snow and high winds that will create hazardous driving conditions across the state, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices closed tomorrow, March 14, 2023. “The storm …

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Published on March 10, 2023 - 21:31 GMT

Governor Mills Swears In Wayne Douglas As Associate Justice on Maine Supreme Judicial Court 

March 10, 2023 Image Governor Mills Swears in Wayne Douglas as Associate Justice on Maine Supreme Judicial CourtJoined by members of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and others at the State House, Governor Janet Mills today swore in Wayne R. Douglas as …

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Published on March 6, 2023 - 19:22 GMT

Governor Mills, Maine Maple Producers Tap Blaine House Maple Tree Ahead of 40th Maine Maple Sunday Weekend

March 6, 2023 Image Governor Janet Mills and Maine Maple Producers Association President Lyle Merrifield today tapped the Blaine House Maple Tree ahead of the 40th annual Maine Maple Sunday Weekend later this month. The annual tradition sets the stage for …

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Published on March 1, 2023 - 15:55 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $1.6 Million Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants to Support Employers With Workforce Transportation ...

Bath Iron Works, Robbins Lumber, Gagne Foods, and Timber HP will receive funding for transportation initiatives to build and retain their workforce Governor Janet Mills today announced $1.6 million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan grant funding to support …

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Published on February 28, 2023 - 20:53 GMT

Amid Winter Storm, Governor Mills Directs State Offices Closed Early Today

February 28, 2023 With the ongoing winter storm posing hazardous driving conditions for the evening commute, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State offices closed at 3:00 p.m. today, February 28, 2023. “I urge all Maine people who are traveling to …

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Published on February 27, 2023 - 20:02 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $15 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Grant Funding to Expand Career and Technical Education in Maine

Investment will create or expand programming to equip students with real-world skills and experiences needed to enter and succeed in the workforce Norway, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced that four Career and Technical Education (CTEs) schools …

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Published on February 23, 2023 - 16:27 GMT

Mills Administration Releases Comprehensive Plan to Responsibly Advance Offshore Wind in Maine

The Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap outlines strategies for Maine to benefit from offshore wind, while preserving Gulf of Maine communities, fisheries, and wildlife The Governor’s Energy Office today released the Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap, a stakeholder- …

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