August 11, 2022 The Governor follows through on a promise to have her Energy Office fight an increase Following a directive from Governor Janet Mills, the Governor’s Energy Office today intervened in opposition to Central Maine’s Power’s (CMP) filing for …
Governor Mills & the Legislature increased revenue sharing every year since 2019, helping offset the need to increase property taxes to deliver municipal services Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has fully …
Governor Janet Mills released the following statement today in response to a new Federal report showing Maine’s uninsured rate dropped nearly 5 percentage points among those eligible for Medicaid expansion from 2018 to 2020, the third largest decline in …
Governor Mills proposed and the Legislature approved the payments as part of bipartisan budget to help facilities recover from the pandemic Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has issued $25 million in one-time COVID-19 payments to …
August 4, 2022 Governor calls on Versant to not file the rate request; says if they do, she will direct Energy Office to intervene in opposition and that PUC should reject it Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced her opposition to Versant …
In letter to federal officials, Governor stresses Low Income Heating Assistance Program must expand to meet needs of more Maine people amid record prices for home heating fuel. With high prices for home heating fuel expected to persist into Maine’s winter …
The Maine Technology Institute’s “Prime” program made 174 awards to companies to aid recovery from the pandemic, invest in new products and business lines, attract new customers, and sustain long-term growth. Governor Janet Mills today announced $23.3 …
New grants will support projects that protect public health, create jobs and reduce costs on taxpayers During a visit to the town of Rumford today, Governor Janet Mills announced that she is awarding $22 million through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan …
With Maine’s wild blueberry harvest season now underway, Governor Janet Mills declared August 6-7, 2022, as Maine’s second annual Wild Blueberry Weekend. The Governor made the announcement during a celebration at the Blaine House today, where she was …
July 22, 2022 New program administered by the Finance Authority of Maine will provide $58 million in forgivable loans to Maine small businesses Governor Janet Mills is dedicating $58 million through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to provide forgivable …
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement congratulating author, athlete, and retired Army Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans of Brunswick, who also serves as one of the Governor’s Aides-de-camp, on being presented with the Pat Tillman Award …
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she is providing up to $1.6 million through her Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan to expand opportunities for training health care professionals and medical providers in rural communities, further strengthening Maine’s …
Cities and towns across Maine will use grants to improve local resilience against climate effects such as flooding, rising sea levels, and extreme storms. Governor Janet Mills announced today that 13 communities in Maine will receive nearly $20 million in …
“Grow Maine” initiative through the Finance Authority of Maine will offer Maine entrepreneurs greater financing options to sustain or expand their business Governor Janet Mills today praised the U.S. Treasury Department’s approval of Maine’s plan to use $ …
Maine’s State Innovation Waiver – part of Governor Mills’ 2020 health reform law – implements first-in-the-nation innovations to stabilize the market and hold down costs Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Federal government has approved Maine’s …
Beginning in 2023, the State of Maine and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will gift a book to children birth to five years old every month, free of charge to families through funding shared by Dolly, the state of Maine and local community partners …
$110 million awarded from American Rescue Plan will complement funding from Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to support work to achieve Governor’s 2024 Connectivity Goal Portland, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today praised an announcement by the U …
July 13, 2022 Portland, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden issued the following statement today in response to the First Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision …
Governor Janet Mills today announced appointments to the permanent Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma. The Council, established by an Executive Order signed by the Governor, will work to ensure that survivors of harassment or assault in the …
Awards could support more than 3,500 new child care slots, helping 2,000 parents pursue career and educational opportunities Governor Janet Mills announced today that $10 million is now available through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help child …
