Sate of Maine Office of Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 2, 2022 - 17:15 GMT

Governor Mills Unveils Legislation To Improve Maine’s Electric Utilities, Enhance Accountability, and Protect Maine Ratepayers

Legislation significantly reforms Maine’s approach to utilities, setting minimum standards for service, increasing penalties for substandard service, and strengthening oversight to protect Maine people Governor Janet Mills today unveiled legislation that …

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Published on February 2, 2022 - 00:16 GMT

Governor Mills Applauds Public-Private Partnership to Bring Fiber Broadband to Five Maine Communities

February 1, 2022 Governor Janet Mills today applauded an announcement that GWI, Arctaris, and the Finance Authority of Maine will form a public-private partnership to bring affordable, high-speed internet to East Millinocket, Millinocket, and Medway, as …

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Published on February 1, 2022 - 17:15 GMT

Governor Mills Statement on National Governors Association Winter Meeting

Governor Janet Mills returned home to Maine yesterday after participating in the National Governors Association’s (NGA) Annual Winter Meeting. The Winter Meeting, which was the first time in more than two years that the nation’s governors convened in …

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Published on January 31, 2022 - 20:58 GMT

Governor Mills Mourns Passing of Representative Donna Doore

January 31, 2022 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today mourning the passing of Representative Donna Doore of Augusta: “Representative Doore’s commitment to the people of Maine shined throughout the halls of the State House. Her …

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Published on January 28, 2022 - 22:04 GMT

Governor Mills Applauds Attorney General Frey for Opioid Settlement Funds Agreement

January 28, 2022 Maine is estimated to receive as much as $130 million over 18 years to address opioid epidemic Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today after Attorney General Aaron Frey announced that he has reached an agreement with …

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Published on January 28, 2022 - 18:15 GMT

Mills Administration Partners With The Rockefeller Foundation To Mail 125,000 Free COVID-19 Tests to Maine People In Need

Five rapid tests will be delivered directly to 25,000 households in vulnerable communities Governor Janet Mills announced today the launch of a new pilot project with The Rockefeller Foundation to mail 125,000 free COVID-19 tests directly to the homes of …

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Published on January 28, 2022 - 18:14 GMT

Governor Mills Mourns Passing of Representative John Tuttle

January 28, 2022 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today mourning the passing of Representative John Tuttle of Sanford: “As a medic in the Maine Army National Guard, as a selectman and city councilmember, and as a member of the …

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Published on January 27, 2022 - 20:32 GMT

FEMA Approves Governor Mills’ Request for Federal COVID-19 Surge Response Team for Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston

FEMA also approves 30-day extension of Federal ambulance teams currently in Maine & sends a new ambulance team to Aroostook County Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved her request for a …

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Published on January 26, 2022 - 22:43 GMT

Governor Mills Swears in William Harwood As Public Advocate

Governor Janet Mills today swore in William Harwood as Public Advocate for the State of Maine. Harwood, one of Maine’s most experienced energy and utility attorneys, was unanimously confirmed for the position by the Maine State Senate today. The …

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Published on January 26, 2022 - 18:45 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Five New Land for Maine’s Future Conservation Projects

The projects – which protect working lands, wildlife habitats, outdoor recreation opportunities, and public access to scenic views – are the first to be funded under an LMF program replenished by Governor Mills and Legislature Governor Janet Mills today …

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Published on January 26, 2022 - 15:26 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $50 Million from Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to Expand Housing Opportunities for Maine People

An initial $10 million to support at least 150 new homes for Maine workers and families is now available through MaineHousing, with additional $40 million available later this year Governor Janet Mills today announced a $50 million investment from her …

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Published on January 25, 2022 - 21:47 GMT

Mills Administration Announces $12 Million to Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities

Funding from the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan is available to help businesses expand apprenticeship programs, train workers, and strengthen Maine’s economy Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Department of Labor is making …

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Published on January 25, 2022 - 21:47 GMT

Governor Mills to Deliver State of the State Address On February 10, 2022

January 25, 2022 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will deliver the State of the State Address to a Joint Convention of the State Legislature in the House Chamber on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Governor Mills was invited to deliver …

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Published on January 24, 2022 - 15:58 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants to 14 School Administrative Units to Expand Access to Pre-K Programs

School Administrative Units will receive a total of $2.7 million in grants to create or expand Pre-K programs beginning this fall Governor Janet Mills announced today that 14 school administrative units will receive a total of $2.7 million in grant funding …

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Published on January 20, 2022 - 18:21 GMT

Governor Mills Announces More Than 50 Percent of Eligible Maine People Have Received A COVID-19 Booster Shot; Urges More Maine ...

January 20, 2022 Maine becomes fourth state in the nation to surpass the vaccination milestone Governor Janet Mills announced today that more than 50 percent of eligible Maine people have received a COVID-19 booster shot, making Maine the fourth state in …

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Published on January 17, 2022 - 14:24 GMT

Governor Mills’ Statement in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 17, 2022 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “America was born on the promise of liberty and justice for all, a promise that we must strive to fulfill as we grapple with the ever-present …

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Published on January 14, 2022 - 22:01 GMT

Mills Administration Announces Deployment of National Guard Members to 16 Health Care Facilities Across Maine

Following engagement with Maine’s hospitals, Governor Janet Mills announced today that the 169 members of the Maine National Guard she activated earlier this week will deploy to 16 health care facilities across the state beginning January 20, 2022. …

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Published on January 12, 2022 - 23:53 GMT

Governor Mills Orders Flags Lowered Tomorrow in Honor of Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid

January 12, 2022 In accordance with a directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills ordered the United States and the State of Maine flags be lowered statewide in honor of former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid tomorrow, Thursday, January 13, …

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Published on January 11, 2022 - 21:24 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Additional Maine National Guard Deployment to Support Hospitals In Responding to COVID-19 Surge

FEMA also approves Mills Administration’s request for two Federal COVID-19 Surge Response Teams for MaineHealth and Central Maine Medical Center Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will activate up to an additional 169 members of the Maine …

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Published on January 11, 2022 - 21:24 GMT

Governor Mills Applauds Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee on Unanimous Support for Public Advocate Nominee

January 11, 2022 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology’s unanimous vote to recommend the approval of attorney William Harwood of Yarmouth as the state’s …

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