Sate of Maine Office of Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

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, …

Distribution channels:

Published on August 15, 2022 - 18:46 GMT

In Fort Kent, Governor Mills and Maine State Library Announce Two Initiatives to Preserve Acadian History in Maine

August 15, 2022 Fort Kent, Maine — In celebration of the many contributions of the Acadian people to the State of Maine, Governor Janet Mills and the Maine State Library announced today two new initiatives to digitize historical records pertaining to …

Distribution channels:

Published on August 15, 2022 - 16:49 GMT

In Madawaska, Governor Mills Tours MaineDOT International Bridge Project

New Bridge to Provide Critical Connection Between Madawaska, Maine and Edmundston, New Brunswick Madawaska, MAINE – During a visit to Madawaska, Governor Janet Mills today toured the Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge Project, which will provide a …

Distribution channels:

Published on August 11, 2022 - 20:53 GMT

As CMP Files for Rate Increase, Governor Mills’ Energy Office Intervenes in Opposition

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 …

Distribution channels:

Published on August 8, 2022 - 15:01 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Municipal Revenue Sharing is Fully Restored to Five Percent

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 …

Distribution channels:

Published on August 5, 2022 - 18:42 GMT

New Federal Report Shows Maine Has Third Largest Decline in Uninsured Rate Among Maine People Eligible for Medicaid Expansion

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 …

Distribution channels:

Published on August 5, 2022 - 18:42 GMT

Mills Administration Issues $25 Million in COVID-19 Payments to Support 211 Long-Term Care Organizations

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 …

Distribution channels:

Published on August 5, 2022 - 18:42 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Opposition to Versant’s Plan to Request Electricity Rate Increase

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 …

Distribution channels:

Published on July 29, 2022 - 17:19 GMT

Governor Mills Presses for Increased Funding & Expanded Eligibility for Federal Heating Assistance Amid High Prices to Help Maine ...

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 …

Distribution channels:

Published on July 28, 2022 - 19:22 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $23 Million in Grants from Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to Support Maine Technology Companies

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 …

Distribution channels:

Published on July 25, 2022 - 18:20 GMT

Mills Administration Awards $22 Million from Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to 20 Wastewater Facilities to Improve Wastewater ...

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 …

Distribution channels:

Published on July 22, 2022 - 17:54 GMT

Governor Mills Declares August 6-7 as Maine’s Second Annual Wild Blueberry Weekend

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 …

Distribution channels:

Published on July 22, 2022 - 16:04 GMT

Governor Mills Announces “Thrive Maine” Program to Support Small Businesses

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 …

Distribution channels:

Published on July 21, 2022 - 15:47 GMT

Governor Mills Congratulates Aides-de-Camp Gretchen Evans on Receiving Pat Tillman Award for Service at 2022 ESPYs

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 …

Distribution channels:

Published on July 20, 2022 - 16:02 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $1.6M Grant Program to Expand Medical Provider Training in Rural Maine

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 …

Distribution channels:

Published on July 19, 2022 - 15:19 GMT

Mills Administration Awards Nearly $20 Million From Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to 13 Maine Communities to Protect Infrastructure ...

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 …

Distribution channels:

Published on July 18, 2022 - 20:40 GMT

Governor Mills Praises U.S. Treasury Approval of Maine’s $62 Million Plan to Support Maine Small Businesses

“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 $ …

Distribution channels:

Published on July 15, 2022 - 18:26 GMT

Federal Government Approves Maine’s Plan to Improve Health Insurance for Small Businesses

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 …

Distribution channels:

Published on July 15, 2022 - 15:14 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Statewide Expansion of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Maine

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 …

Distribution channels:

Published on July 14, 2022 - 18:13 GMT

Governor Mills Applauds Significant New Federal Investment to Expand Broadband in Maine

$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 …

Distribution channels: