Sate of Maine Office of Governor Press Releases

• Published on January 5, 2022 - 15:52 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Announces $3.5 Million in Lifeline Loans to Cover the Property Tax Bills of Older or Disabled Maine People

  As increasing home values burden Maine people on fixed incomes, an initiative of the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan will help pay property tax bills for Maine seniors and those who are permanently disabled Governor Janet Mills announced today that her …

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• Published on January 4, 2022 - 21:22 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Applauds Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee on Unanimous Support for Maine Connectivity Authority Nominee

  January 4, 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 Andrew Butcher of Portland as the first president of …

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• Published on January 3, 2022 - 18:46 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Celebrates Third Anniversary of Voter-Approved Medicaid Expansion in Maine

  Three years ago today, on her first day in office – January 3, 2019 – Governor Janet Mills signed an Executive Order expanding voter-approved Medicaid in Maine. Governor Mills issued the following statement today: “As a result of Medicaid expansion, nearly …

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• Published on December 30, 2021 - 19:39 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Announces Maine Granted Intervenor Status in Lawsuit Challenging Federal Regulations Hurting Maine’s Vital Lobster ...

  December 30, 2021 Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) has been granted intervenor status in Maine Lobstermen’s Association v National Marine Fisheries Service, a lawsuit before the U.S. District Court in …

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• Published on December 29, 2021 - 20:22 GMT

  

  Mills Administration Announces Increased Payment Rates for Long-Term Care Facilities to Support 125 Percent of Minimum Wage for ...

  Governor Mills announces she will also propose $7.6 million in forthcoming supplemental budget to help nursing facilities with labor costs AUGUSTA— The Mills Administration today announced a plan to increase MaineCare (Medicaid) payment rates for 225 …

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• Published on December 29, 2021 - 20:22 GMT

  

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

  December 29, 2021 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 on the day of his internment, …

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• Published on December 28, 2021 - 02:04 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Welcomes Updated U.S. CDC Guidance Shortening Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period

  December 27, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention releasing new guidance shortening the recommended time for isolation and quarantine: “I welcome this change in guidance. …

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• Published on December 27, 2021 - 16:21 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Announces Maine Veterans’ Dental Network to Continue Services in New Year with $100,000 Grant from Northeast Delta ...

  Governor Janet Mills announced today that, due to a generous grant from Northeast Delta Dental, the Maine Veterans’ Dental Network (MVDN) will resume its dental services in the New Year for Maine veterans who otherwise cannot afford them. “I am truly …

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• Published on December 22, 2021 - 17:36 GMT

  

  UPDATE: Governor Mills has closed state offices. All state offices will now open tomorrow, Thursday, December 23, 2021

  December 21, 2021 With inclement weather expected to cause icy roads and hazardous driving conditions, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices to open Thursday, December 23, 2021: “With both snow and sleet predicted for tomorrow, we …

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• Published on December 22, 2021 - 01:07 GMT

  

  All State Offices Opening at 11:00 A.M Tomorrow, December 22, 2021

  December 21, 2021 With inclement weather expected to cause icy roads and hazardous driving conditions, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices to open at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, December 22, 2021: “With both snow and sleet …

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• Published on December 21, 2021 - 21:44 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Announces Federal COVID-19 Ambulance Teams Coming to Eight Maine Hospitals

  Hospitals to host ambulances and emergency medical crews that will match patients with open beds at facilities throughout Maine Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Maine’s request for …

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• Published on December 16, 2021 - 23:17 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Recognizes 2021 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence Recipients

  Joined by Maine Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Heather Johnson, Governor Janet Mills recognized three Maine businesses as recipients of the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence (GABE) in a virtual ceremony today. “These …

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• Published on December 15, 2021 - 22:12 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Marks Anniversary of First COVID-19 Vaccination in Maine

  December 15, 2021 Governor Janet Mills today marked the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 vaccination in Maine by thanking Maine people for helping to make the state one of the most vaccinated places in the country. “Vaccinations save lives,” said …

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• Published on December 15, 2021 - 18:33 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Statement on Danone North America Extending Support for Maine Organic Dairy Farmers

  Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on Danone North America’s “four part Northeast organic dairy transition plan.” The new plan comes in response to pressure from Governor Mills and officials who urged the company to provide financial …

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• Published on December 15, 2021 - 18:33 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Nominates Longtime Utility Expert William Harwood as Public Advocate

  Harwood would bring decades of utility regulatory experience to leading the state consumer representative office Governor Janet Mills today nominated William Harwood as Public Advocate for the State of Maine. Harwood, one of Maine’s most experienced energy …

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• Published on December 13, 2021 - 22:01 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Announces Deployment of National Guard Members to Ten Health Care Facilities Across Maine

  Administration’s plan to expand hospital capacity is expected to open an estimated 80 additional inpatient hospitals beds to care for Maine people Governor Janet Mills announced today that members of the Maine National Guard will deploy to ten health care …

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• Published on December 10, 2021 - 00:49 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Announces Federal COVID-19 Surge Response Team Coming to Maine

  FEMA approves Mills Administration’s request for Federal health care workers at Maine Medical Center who are scheduled to arrive as early as this weekend Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved …

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• Published on December 8, 2021 - 19:00 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Activates Maine National Guard to Maintain Hospital Capacity & Ensure Care for Maine People Amid Increasing COVID-...

  Mills Administration also requests Federal COVID-19 Response Teams from Biden Administration to supplement hospital staff and Maine National Guard Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has activated additional members of the Maine National Guard to …

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• Published on December 7, 2021 - 22:01 GMT

  

  Mills Administration Opens COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Augusta Armory

  December 7, 2021 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, December 7, and Wednesday, December 8 Noon to 7 p.m., Thursday, December 9, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, December 11. Hours and dates of operation may vary from week to week, but vaccinations will be …

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• Published on December 7, 2021 - 19:09 GMT

  

  Governor Mills Statement In Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

  December 7, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: “On the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, let us honor the memory of the 2,335 servicemembers and 68 civilians whose …

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