Sate of Maine Office of Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 19, 2022 - 19:29 GMT

Governor Mills Directs State to Appeal Federal Court Decision in Lawsuit Challenging Federal Regulations Hurting Maine’s Vital ...

September 19, 2022 Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration stands by the Maine Lobstermen’s Association’s appeal of the recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in Maine Lobstermen’s Association v. …

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Published on September 14, 2022 - 18:16 GMT

Governor Mills Invites Maine Businesses to Apply for 2022 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence  

September 14, 2022 Applications are being accepted by the Dept. of Economic & Community Development now through Friday, October 21 Governor Janet Mills today announced that the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is now accepting …

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Published on September 13, 2022 - 18:19 GMT

Governor Mills Urges Secretary Raimondo to Provide Tools and Time Necessary to Protect Right Whales Without Devastating Maine’s ...

Governor Janet Mills today sent a letter (PDF) to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo urging her to provide the time and tools necessary for Maine’s lobster industry to make meaningful contributions during the next phase of rulemaking to protect right …

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Published on September 9, 2022 - 13:01 GMT

Maine Congressional Delegation and Governor Mills Call on Seafood Watch to Immediately Reverse Lobster Red List Designation or ...

The Maine leaders lay out clear facts that rebut Seafood Watch’s irresponsible decision which relies on “guilty until proven innocent” reasoning Portland, MAINE – Senator Angus King, Governor Janet Mills, Senator Susan Collins, and Representatives Chellie …

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Published on September 9, 2022 - 02:44 GMT

Governor Mills Blasts Federal Court Decision in Lawsuit Challenging Federal Regulations Hurting Maine’s Vital Lobster Industry

September 8, 2022 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement tonight blasting a decision from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia siding with the National Marine Fisheries Services in Maine Lobstermen’s Association v National …

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Published on September 8, 2022 - 20:32 GMT

Governor Mills Offers Condolences of Maine People Following Passing of Queen Elizabeth

September 8, 2022 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement following the passing of Queen Elizabeth: “Queen Elizabeth served with dignity and grace across her historic seventy year reign. On behalf of the people of Maine, I offer our deepest …

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Published on September 8, 2022 - 17:24 GMT

Governor Mills Highlights $20 Million in Health Insurance Savings for Maine Small Businesses & Employees

Portland, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today highlighted savings that Maine small businesses and their employees are receiving through her Small Business Health Insurance Premium Relief Program.The program, an initiative of the Governor’s Maine Jobs & …

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Published on September 6, 2022 - 22:48 GMT

Governor Mills Slams Seafood Watch’s Attack on Maine Lobster Industry

September 6, 2022 Governor Janet Mills today slammed Seafood Watch’s designation of lobster caught in the Gulf of Maine as on the “red list” of seafood to be avoided. Governor Mills issued the following statement in response: “Seafood Watch is misleading …

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Published on September 5, 2022 - 16:46 GMT

Governor Mills Statement Honoring Labor Day

September 5, 2022 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in honor of Labor Day: “This Labor Day, as we reflect on the contributions of working men and women across Maine and the leaders, lawmakers, and labor advocates who have advanced the …

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Published on September 1, 2022 - 16:21 GMT

Under Law Signed by Governor Mills, Average Health Care Premiums for Maine Small Businesses to Drop for First Time Since At Least ...

Maine successfully reverses trend of increasing health insurance premiums for many small businesses and reduces proposed increase in premiums in individual market as health insurers’ rates are finalized for 2023 plan year Governor Janet Mills announced …

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Published on August 31, 2022 - 20:00 GMT

Governor Mills Celebrates Grand Opening of Newly Converted LP Houlton Mill in New Limerick

August 31, 2022 $150 million investment already resulting in the manufacture of new siding that will increase company’s consumption of local, sustainably sourced fiber New Limerick, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today attended a celebration marking the …

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Published on August 31, 2022 - 13:57 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Nearly $2 Million to Expand Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Rural Maine

Federal funding is part of a slate of actions from the Mills Administration this summer and fall to support Maine people with SUD through strengthened Opioid Health Homes, support for parents, and naloxone distribution Governor Janet Mills announced today …

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Published on August 30, 2022 - 19:30 GMT

Governor Mills, Efficiency Maine Announce Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Initiative to Cut Energy Costs in Public Buildings, Save ...

Funding now available from Governor’s Jobs Plan for smaller communities to reduce energy costs and create savings for taxpayers Norridgewock, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills and Efficiency Maine today announced the availability of $4 million from the Maine …

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Published on August 30, 2022 - 17:11 GMT

Governor Mills Surveys Accessibility Upgrades at Popham Beach State Park

Upgrades funded by Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Gov. Mills with Rep. Hepler, Sen. Vitelli, Phippsburg resident Deb Stockwell, and DACF staff, including Commissioner Amanda Beal and Bureau of Parks and Lands Director Andy Cutko Phippsburg, …

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Published on August 29, 2022 - 17:45 GMT

Governor Mills Announces New Round of Community Resilience Partnership Grants Available to Help Maine Communities Fight Climate ...

Cities, towns, and tribal governments in Maine may apply for funding for local climate efforts in support of State’s climate action plan, Maine Won’t Wait Governor Janet Mills today announced the availability of the next round of grants from the Community …

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Published on August 23, 2022 - 21:45 GMT

In Old Town, Governor Mills Unveils State’s New Helicopter to Fight Forest Fires, Assist with Search & Rescue Missions

Newly-acquired helicopter replaces one that was more than 50 years old Old Town, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today unveiled the State's newly acquired Bell 407 helicopter that will be used by the Maine Forest Service (MFS) to fight forest fires and …

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Published on August 19, 2022 - 17:47 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Nearly $20 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants to Support Maine Farmers and Food Processors

The Agricultural Infrastructure Investment Program delivers vital grant funding to enhance agriculture and food processing infrastructure in Maine Lisbon Falls, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced nearly $20 million in grant awards through her …

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Published on August 18, 2022 - 02:31 GMT

Governor Mills Statement on Agreement Reached by MaineHealth and Anthem

August 17, 2022 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement tonight on the agreement reached by MaineHealth and Anthem: “I look forward to reviewing the details of this agreement, but I welcome that it will preserve access to health care for …

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Published on August 16, 2022 - 21:14 GMT

Governor Mills Visits Lewiston Businesses Benefitting from Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan PRIME Grants

Lewiston, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today visited Bourgeois Guitars and Quoddy in Lewiston to learn about how new economic recovery grants awarded through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan are helping two iconic Maine businesses succeed. The Governor …

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Published on August 15, 2022 - 20:45 GMT

In Presque Isle, Governor Mills & Aroostook County Municipal Officials Discuss MaineDOT Initiative to Revitalize Downtowns

Madawaska, Fort Kent, Van Buren, and Presque Isle are set to begin planning phase of MaineDOT’s Village Partnership Initiative this fall Presque Isle, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today convened a meeting with municipal officials from Madawaska, Van Buren, …

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