Sate of Maine Office of Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on January 22, 2023 - 22:55 GMT

With Severe Winter Storm Expected, Governor Mills Directs State Offices Closed Tomorrow Monday, January 23, 2023

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 …

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Published on January 17, 2023 - 19:31 GMT

Governor Mills, Senate President Jackson & Speaker Talbot Ross Announce Legislation to Strengthen Maine’s Reproductive Health Care ...

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 …

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Published on January 12, 2023 - 18:25 GMT

What They’re Saying: Leaders Praise Governor Mills’ Biennial Budget Proposal

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 …

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Published on January 12, 2023 - 18:25 GMT

Maine CDC Director Nirav Shah to Join U.S. CDC Leadership

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 …

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Published on January 11, 2023 - 19:44 GMT

Governor Mills Unveils Biennial Budget Proposal

The proposal – which is balanced, does not raise taxes and leaves the Rainy Day Fund untouched – continues the Governor’s free community college initiative & invests in health care, housing, and infrastructure Governor Janet Mills today unveiled her …

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Published on January 10, 2023 - 20:05 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $5.6 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants to Support Maine Entrepreneurs and Startups

January 5, 2023 Second round of Pandemic Recovery for an Innovative Maine Economy (PRIME) Fund focused on supports that help startup companies scale and grow Governor Janet Mills announced today that 16 Maine organizations have been awarded $5.6 million …

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Published on January 10, 2023 - 14:57 GMT

Governor Mills Appoints Former House Speaker Ryan Fecteau as Senior Advisor in the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the ...

Elizabeth Gattine of Westbrook also appointed as coordinator of Governor’s Cabinet on Aging in Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Governor Janet Mills today announced that she has appointed Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford, former Speaker of …

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Published on January 5, 2023 - 01:11 GMT

Declaring “Hope Is Very Much Alive” in Maine, Governor Mills Sworn In To Second Term as Governor

Declaring that “hope is very much alive” in Maine, Governor Janet Mills this evening took the oath office to inaugurate her second term as Governor of Maine. “It is the highest privilege of my life to serve as your Governor, during hard times and good, …

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Published on January 4, 2023 - 22:32 GMT

Governor Mills Signs Emergency Winter Energy Relief Plan, Delivering Direct Heating Relief to Maine People

January 4, 2023 Measure provides $450 checks and other supports to ensure Maine people can stay safe and warm this winter Just hours after it earned strong, bipartisan support from the Maine Legislature, Governor Janet Mills today signed legislation …

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Published on December 30, 2022 - 19:38 GMT

Inaugural Celebration to Showcase Maine-Centered Entertainment and Food

Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Inaugural Celebration – which will take place on Thursday, January 5th from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center – will feature entertainment from Maine-based musicians as well as food and beverages from …

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Published on December 28, 2022 - 20:40 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Inaugural Program

The inauguration will feature original poetry readings and musical performances Governor Janet Mills announced today the complete program for her inauguration next Wednesday, January 4, 2023. The inauguration will feature the reading of original poems by …

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Published on December 28, 2022 - 20:40 GMT

Governor Mills Nominates Veteran Law Enforcement Officer to Serve as Next Colonel of the Maine State Police

December 28, 2022 Major William Ross, Operations Major for the Maine State Police, is a 20-year veteran of the force Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will nominate Major William “Bill” Ross, a 23-year veteran of law enforcement, to serve as …

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Published on December 23, 2022 - 21:46 GMT

Governor Mills Urges Continued Caution Amid Strong Winds, Flooding From Winter Storm

December 23, 2022 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement urging Maine people to continue to exercise caution amid today’s winter storm: “The State Emergency Operations Center is closely monitoring the storm, and the State is coordinating with …

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Published on December 23, 2022 - 21:46 GMT

Governor Mills Praises Congressional Passage of Federal Funding Bill With Lifeline Provision for Maine’s Lobster Industry

December 23, 2022 Appropriations omnibus contains regulatory pause for lobster industry secured by Governor Mills, Maine Congressional Delegation Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement after Congress passed the Consolidated …

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Published on December 22, 2022 - 23:58 GMT

With Major Winter Storm Coming, Governor Mills Closes State Offices Tomorrow, December 23, 2022

December 22, 2022 With a major winter storm expected to bring rain, high winds, coastal flooding, and freezing temperatures that will create hazardous conditions, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices closed tomorrow, December 23, …

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Published on December 22, 2022 - 19:08 GMT

Governor Mills, Maine Emergency Management Agency Urge Maine People To Prepare For Rain, High Winds, Coastal Flooding And Freezing ...

December 22, 2022 Governor Janet Mills and the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are urging Maine people to prepare for rain, high winds, coastal flooding, and freezing temperatures ahead of the major incoming winter storm. MEMA is coordinating …

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Published on December 22, 2022 - 16:43 GMT

Governor Mills Praises Unanimous Committee Vote to Recommend Passage of Winter Emergency Energy Relief Plan

December 22, 2022 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the temporary Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee’s unanimous vote last night to recommend passage of the Winter Emergency Energy Relief Plan: “I thank the members of the …

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Published on December 20, 2022 - 17:28 GMT

Maine Delegation, Governor Mills Announce Lifeline for Maine’s Lobster Industry Secured in Government Funding Package

December 20, 2022 The regulatory pause was authored by Sens. Collins, King and Reps. Pingree, Golden and supported by Governor Mills Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, and …

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Published on December 16, 2022 - 17:13 GMT

Inauguration of Governor Janet T. Mills to Occur on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Augusta

December 16, 2022 Inaugural Celebration to be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 The Inauguration of Governor Janet T. Mills will take place on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta. The Maine Constitution …

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Published on December 16, 2022 - 17:13 GMT

Governor Mills Thanks Senate President Jackson, Speaker Talbot Ross for Work to Advance Emergency Energy Relief Plan

December 16, 2022 As Legislature considers energy relief, Governor takes executive action to deliver heating aid to low-income, older Maine people Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to Senate President Troy Jackson and House …

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