February 3, 2022 With considerable snow, sleet, and ice projected to cause hazardous driving conditions across the state tonight and tomorrow, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices to close tomorrow, Friday, February 4, 2022. “With …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
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 …
