November 24, 2021 In advance of Thanksgiving, Governor Janet Mills issued the following video statement today expressing gratitude for the people of Maine and wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving: “Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and I simply wanted to say …
November 23, 2021 PRESUMPSCOT RIVER (WINDHAM) – Governor Janet Mills and Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso today stocked a portion of the Presumpscot River in Windham with brook trout to highlight Maine’s fall recreational angling …
The Mills Administration today announced next steps in the Maine Offshore Wind Initiative’s effort to prepare Maine’s commercial seaports to advance the University of Maine’s patented floating offshore wind technology and attract offshore wind industry …
Mills Administration’s plan provides an estimated $126 million for new-hire and retention bonuses for home- and community-based employees Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Federal government has approved Maine’s plan to allocate an estimated $ …
Prudent fiscal management, Federal pandemic relief, and rising prices are expected to increase receipts to the State’s General Fund even in the face of flat tax rates Following its meeting today, Maine’s nonpartisan Revenue Forecasting Committee (RFC) is …
Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is now accepting applications for Phase 1 of the Forestry Recovery Initiative, a multi-phase grant program to support Maine’s forest products industry and the people it employs, …
November 19, 2021 Governor also sends letter to NECEC urging them to voluntarily halt construction of power line until the DEP and the Court reach their independent conclusions Pursuant to Article IV, Part Third, Section 19 of the Maine Constitution, …
Governor Mills and Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher issued the following statements today on the U.S. Court of Appeals’ decision to reinstate a 967 square mile fisheries closure off the Maine coast. The closure had been …
Governor Janet Mills announced today that, effective immediately, all Maine adults age 18 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, regardless of underlying medical condition. Expanding booster eligibility will protect the health of Maine …
Farmingdale, MAINE – During a visit to a community solar site in Farmingdale today, Governor Janet Mills declared this week, November 15-21, as National Apprenticeship Week in Maine and underscored the value of Maine’s apprenticeship program in …
November 15, 2021 New Federal funds will combine with unprecedented investments from Governor & Legislature in state budget to improve Maine’s infrastructure Washington, D.C. – Today, Governor Janet Mills joined President Joe Biden, Biden …
Milford, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration is launching the Forestry Recovery Initiative to support Maine’s forest products industry and the people it employs, create and sustain jobs in rural Maine, and strengthen the …
Governor Janet Mills announced today – Veterans Day – that the U.S. Department of Labor has ecognized three Maine employers for their contributions to veteran employment. The U.S. Department of Labor today named Career Systems Development Corporation and …
Payments will be issued from mid-November through December to support Maine people who worked during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic Governor Janet Mills announced today that 524,754 working Maine people will receive a Disaster Relief Payment of $ …
Investment will help stabilize and grow Maine’s iconic seafood industry and keep Maine people working on our waters and waterfronts Portland, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced that her Administration is investing $10 million in federal funds …
Hope, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration is investing $20 million in federal funds through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help Maine farmers and food processers upgrade aging infrastructure. These funds will help …
November 5, 2021 With energy prices forecast to rise, Maine people are encouraged to make homes more energy efficient and know heating assistance is available if needed With energy prices forecast to rise this winter, The Governor’s Energy Office has …
Governor also highlights the availability of robust financial assistance to help Maine people heat their homes this winter Brewer, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today unveiled a slate of initiatives from her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help Maine …
Governor also requests to restart the Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Task Force to ensure regional discussions among states and federal government about leasing commercial offshore wind projects Following the U.S. Department of the Interior’s announcement of …
New program, through the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, is intended to help businesses struggling with expenses Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development is now …
