Sate of Maine Office of Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on March 24, 2022 - 18:53 GMT

Governor Mills Signs Executive Order Establishing Advisory Council to Strengthen Maine National Guard Response to Sexual Assault ...

Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order (PDF) establishing a permanent Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma to ensure that survivors of harassment or assault in the military are being connected to all available resources and to improve …

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Published on March 23, 2022 - 21:26 GMT

Governor Mills Proclaims this Week Agriculture Week in Maine

In recognition of the agricultural community and its significant contributions to the State of Maine, Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed March 20, 2022-March 26, 2022 Agriculture Week (PDF). “As the granddaughter of Ashland potato farmers, I grew up …

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Published on March 23, 2022 - 21:26 GMT

Governor Mills Statement Honoring Secretary Madeleine Albright

March 23, 2022 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement recognizing former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who died at the age of 84 today following a battle with cancer. “In moments of both calm and conflict, Secretary Albright …

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Published on March 21, 2022 - 19:31 GMT

Governor Mills Welcomes Montenegro’s Chief of Defense to State House

March 21, 2022 Proclaims ‘Montenegro-Maine Partnership Day’ Governor Janet Mills today welcomed Brigadier General Milutin Djurovic, leader of the Armed Forces of Montenegro, to the State House as part of an official visit to Maine under the National Guard’ …

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Published on March 20, 2022 - 17:31 GMT

Governor Mills Honors International Francophonie Day

March 20, 2022 Governor Mills also declares March as Francophonie Month in Maine to celebrate the contributions of people of French heritage After declaring March as Francophonie Month in Maine, Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today in …

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Published on March 18, 2022 - 17:42 GMT

Amid High Costs, Governor Mills Proposes Increasing Direct Relief for Maine People

Governor also commits more funding to strengthen behavioral health system, address PFAS, and bolster emergency housing services Governor Janet Mills today proposed a change package to her supplemental budget that increases the amount of direct relief to …

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Published on March 17, 2022 - 23:23 GMT

Governor Mills Proposes Additional $19.7 Million in State Funds to Bolster Behavioral Health Services

Change package proposal tackles immediate needs for community services while advancing long-term efforts to strengthen and improve Maine’s behavioral health system Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will propose an additional $19.7 million in …

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Published on March 17, 2022 - 06:23 GMT

Governor Mills and Maine’s Congressional Delegation Announce President’s Approval of Disaster Declaration

March 16, 2022 Washington, D.C. — Governor Janet Mills and Maine’s Congressional Delegation announced that President Joe Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration for the counties of Knox, Waldo, and York as a result of damages from flash and tributary …

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Published on March 15, 2022 - 22:27 GMT

Governor Mills Proclaims March 15 National Equal Pay Day in Maine

According to the United States Census Bureau, the difference between median earnings for men and women in Maine who worked full-time, year-round in 2019 was $10,237. Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed (PDF) March 15, 2022 National Equal Pay Day in Maine …

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Published on March 15, 2022 - 22:27 GMT

Governor Mills Proposes $3.5 Million in Funding to Keep Maine Veterans Homes in Caribou and Machias Open

Governor’s funding proposal supports legislation from Senate President Jackson to save Veterans Homes Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will dedicate $3.5 million in her forthcoming change package to keep the Maine Veterans Homes in Caribou and …

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Published on March 11, 2022 - 16:02 GMT

Maine Businesses Benefitting from Governor Mills’ Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants

Governor visits two Maine businesses to hear how economic recovery grants are helping them recover from the pandemic and support their operations and employees Gorham, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today visited Sebago Brewing Company in Gorham and LaCasse …

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Published on March 8, 2022 - 22:38 GMT

Governor Mills Applauds Legislative Committee for Unanimous Support of Bill to Raise Wages for Child Care Workers

March 8, 2022 Governor Janet Mills today applauded the Legislature’s Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business (IDEA) for unanimously supporting a bill sponsored by Speaker Ryan Fecteau to raise the wages of Maine’s child care …

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Published on March 8, 2022 - 18:50 GMT

Governor Mills Statement Honoring International Women’s Day

March 8, 2022 Governor Janet Mills, Maine’s first woman Governor, issued the following statement in honor of International Women’s Day: “The barriers and roadblocks I have encountered in my life as a woman are those faced by hundreds of thousands of women …

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Published on March 8, 2022 - 15:22 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $6 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Grants to Support Maine’s Forest Industry

More than 80 percent of awards from Maine Technology Institute will support the economic recovery of small, rural forestry companies Governor Janet Mills announced today that 224 Maine forestry companies, the vast majority of them with ten employees or …

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Published on March 8, 2022 - 15:22 GMT

Governor Mills Applauds Organic Valley’s Commitment to Save Maine Dairy Farms Dropped by Horizon Organic Last Year

Governor Janet Mills and Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) Commissioner Amanda Beal issued the following statements applauding an announcement from Organic Valley this morning that the company will offer small Northeast organic …

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Published on March 7, 2022 - 19:56 GMT

Mills Administration Announces Next Call for Proposals for Land for Maine's Future Program

Requests focus on preserving working farmlands and working forests The Mills Administration today announced two calls for proposals through the Lands for Maine's Future Program (LMF). The requests are for working farmland and working forest proposals …

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Published on March 7, 2022 - 15:46 GMT

Governor Mills Nominates Judge Rick Lawrence to Maine Supreme Judicial Court

If confirmed, Judge Lawrence would be the first black justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court Governor Janet Mills today nominated veteran District Court Judge Rick E. Lawrence to serve as an Associate Justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. If …

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Published on March 5, 2022 - 23:26 GMT

During Visit to Aroostook County, Governor Mills Presents Fort Kent Business with Maine Jobs & Recovery Grant Award; Tours Presque ...

Aroostook County, MAINE — After joining Maine people in watching the Can-Am International Sled Dog Race, Governor Janet Mills personally presented a Fort Kent business owner with a Maine Jobs and Recovery Grant Award today and visited a Presque Isle …

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Published on March 3, 2022 - 23:21 GMT

Governor Mills and Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Announce $375,000 Grants Through Working Communities Challenge to Strengthen ...

March 3, 2022 Governor Janet Mills and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston announced today that six Maine Working Communities Challenge teams have been selected to receive three-year, $375,000 grants to begin implementing proposals that address local …

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Published on March 3, 2022 - 17:51 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $5 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Grants to Support Small Businesses

Grants of up to $50,000 awarded by Maine Department of Economic and Community development will help small businesses with pandemic-related expenses Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has awarded $5 million in grants to more than …

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