February 21, 2023 Governor Janet Mills today signed the supplemental budget into law. The Legislature overwhelmingly approved the measure last week by a vote of 113-21 in the House and 24-5 in the Senate. It earned the unanimous support of the Legislature’ …
Governor Janet Mills joined 19 fellow Governors today to launch the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, a multi-state coalition focused on protecting and expanding reproductive freedom. The nonpartisan alliance, open to all governors who support reproductive …
Nonpartisan coalition to focus on protecting & strengthening reproductive rights Governor Janet Mills joined 17 fellow Governors today to launch the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, a multi-state coalition focused on protecting and expanding reproductive …
Governor Janet Mills has requested that President Joe Biden issue a Major Disaster Declaration for several Maine counties in the wake of the severe winter storm that battered Maine in late December. In a letter to the President yesterday, Governor Mills …
Leaders, advocates, and experts are praising new initiatives announced by Governor Janet Mills last night to address homelessness, tackle the opioid crisis, and increase clean energy. The Governor announced the initiatives during her State of the Budget …
Governor announces series of new initiatives to tackle opioid crisis, child welfare & backlog of court cases; commits to signing “housing first” legislation Augusta, MAINE – In her State of the Budget Address tonight, Governor Janet Mills declared that …
February 9, 2023 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree today met with Governor Janet Mills at the U.S. Capitol. “There’s nothing more important than working together when it comes to …
Governor Janet Mills, Director of Opioid Response Gordon Smith, and Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services Jeanne Lambrew issued the following statements on the December 2022 overdose report released by the Maine Attorney General’s …
Governor Janet Mills and Maine emergency management officials are urging Maine people to prepare for the extreme winter cold expected this weekend and to exercise caution throughout it. Maine is forecast to experience a level of extreme cold temperatures …
Governor Janet Mills announced today that, due to a generous $200,000 grant from Northeast Delta Dental, the Maine Veterans’ Dental Network (MVDN) will continue its dental services for Maine veterans who otherwise cannot afford them. “I am truly and deeply …
February 1, 2023 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has nominated a veteran of the Maine state court system, Superior Court Justice Wayne R. Douglas, to serve as an Associate Justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Justice Douglas has …
January 31, 2023 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will deliver the State of the Budget Address to a Joint Convention of the Legislature in the House Chamber on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The Governor was invited to deliver her …
Mello has served as Acting CEO of FAME since February 2021 Governor Janet Mills today nominated Carlos R. Mello of Camden to serve as CEO of the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME). Mello – who brings more than thirty-five years of experience in banking, …
Meg Garratt-Reed to head new independent agency established to analyze health care cost drivers and propose solutions for Maine people Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has nominated Meg Garratt-Reed, Director of the Office of the Health …
January 30, 2023 Governor says 200,000 checks will be mailed per week moving forward Governor Janet Mills announced that the first round of $450 winter energy relief payments are being mailed to eligible Maine taxpayers today. The $450 Winter Relief …
With a hazardous winter storm expected throughout the day tomorrow, Governor Mills closes State Offices in Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Piscataquis, Penobscot, Aroostook, Hancock & Washington counties Governor Janet Mills has directed State Offices in …
January 22, 2023 With a severe winter storm arriving this evening that is expected to bring moderate to heavy snow, sleet, minor flooding, high winds, and potential power outages, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices closed tomorrow …
Inspired by the experience of Yarmouth resident Dana Peirce, legislation seeks to ensure that Maine people are able to access reproductive health care they need, when they need it Governor Janet Mills, Senate President Troy Jackson, and House Speaker …
Leaders, advocates, and experts from across Maine are praising the Governor’s new biennial budget proposal. The proposal, unveiled by the Governor yesterday, builds on the significant progress achieved under her last budget by continuing her free community …
January 12, 2023 Shah to serve as Principal Deputy Director at the Federal agency beginning in March Governor Janet Mills announced today that Nirav D. Shah, Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), has been appointed …
