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Published on October 18, 2021 - 19:24 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $139 Million in Investments to Support Small Businesses & Workers Through the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan

With Jobs Plan taking effect today, Mills Administration will begin putting transformational investments to work for Maine people, focusing heavily on rebuilding Maine’s economy and Maine’s workforce Lewiston, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced …

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Published on October 14, 2021 - 21:04 GMT

Governor Mills Touts CMS Approval of Maine’s State-Based Marketplace; Announces Maine People Can Begin Window Shopping for Health ...

Portland, MAINE – Joined by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Governor Janet Mills today applauded CMS’s recent approval of Maine’s State-based Health Insurance Marketplace – CoverME.gov – and …

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Published on October 14, 2021 - 17:15 GMT

Governor Mills Honors Life and Legacy of David Flanagan

October 14, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement mourning the loss of David Flanagan and honoring his life and legacy upon news of his passing from pancreatic cancer today: “David Flanagan was a proven problem solver; an honest trouble …

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Published on October 13, 2021 - 18:59 GMT

In Tour of Portland Construction Projects, Governor Mills Highlights Investments in Infrastructure & Promotes Construction ...

Portland, MAINE — Governor Janet Mills today toured two ongoing construction projects in Portland that will improve the City’s wastewater infrastructure and the environmental health of Back Cove and Casco Bay. During her visit to Back Cove West Storage …

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Published on October 13, 2021 - 15:36 GMT

Governor Mills Welcomes Decision to Safely Reopen Border with Canada

October 13, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s decision to reopen the Canadian border in November: “I welcome this long overdue step forward. For too long, the closed border with our Canadian …

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Published on October 13, 2021 - 15:36 GMT

Governor Mills Inducts Veterans Into Aides-de-Camp Program During Inaugural Meeting

Earlier this week, Governor Janet Mills held her first meeting of the recently reinvigorated Aides-de-Camp program, an advisory council of military veterans who advise the Governor on policies impacting Maine veterans. On October 6th, eleven veterans …

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Published on October 12, 2021 - 23:37 GMT

Governor Mills Responds to Republican Leaders’ Demand to Weaken COVID-19 Public Health Measures

October 12, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to Republicans in the State Legislature pushing to weaken the state’s requirement that health care workers be vaccinated against COVID-19, a position that is out of line with …

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Published on October 11, 2021 - 15:54 GMT

Governor Mills Recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 11, 2021 Governor Mills issued the following statement recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day: “Maine’s culture is in large part the direct result of those who first hunted, farmed, fished and occupied much of the land that we call our home. On …

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Published on October 8, 2021 - 19:35 GMT

Mills Administration Announces First Call for Proposals Since 2017 for Land for Maine’s Future Program

The Mills Administration today announced a call for proposals for conservation and recreation projects through the Lands for Maine’s Future Program (LMF). This LMF funding opportunity is the first since 2017 and is the direct result of Governor Mills’ …

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Published on October 8, 2021 - 19:35 GMT

Mills Administration Encourages Maine Towns and Cities to Apply for $119 Million in Federal American Rescue Plan Act Funds

More than $42 million in payments to 245 Maine municipalities have already been issued The Mills Administration is encouraging local governments across Maine to apply for $119.2 million in Federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), …

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Published on October 8, 2021 - 02:26 GMT

Maine Service Employees Association Ratifies Labor Contract with Mills Administration

Contract provides a six percent pay raise in total, improves base pay to $15 per hour, and doubles paid parental leave, among other benefits Members of the Maine Service Employees Association Local 1989 (MSEA-SEIU 1989) tonight voted to ratify a labor …

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Published on October 5, 2021 - 22:14 GMT

Maine Achieves Another Vaccination Milestone: 1 Million People Have Received At Least One Shot of COVID-19 Vaccine

October 5, 2021 Governor Janet Mills announced today that more than one million Maine people have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, achieving another milestone as the state continues to confront the Delta variant. According to the U.S. …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 19:39 GMT

Governor Mills, Commissioner Lambrew Announce Federal Approval of Maine’s State-Based Health Insurance Marketplace

CoverME.gov marketplace to launch on November 1 for Open Enrollment Governor Janet Mills and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew announced today that Maine’s State-based Health Insurance Marketplace (SBM) has been …

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Published on October 1, 2021 - 22:58 GMT

Governor’s Energy Office Submits Federal Lease Application for Small-Scale Floating Offshore Wind Research Site

State proposes to lease 15.2 square miles in Gulf of Maine to responsibly advance innovative floating offshore wind technology developed in Maine The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) today submitted an application to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management ( …

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Published on October 1, 2021 - 19:26 GMT

Governor Mills to Maine’s Organic Dairy Farmers: “I Will Fight For You”

Governor pledges continued support for organic dairy farmers at NODPA’s 21stAnnual Field Day in Freeport Freeport, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today attended the Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance’s (NODPA) 21st Annual Field Day in Freeport where …

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Published on September 29, 2021 - 23:54 GMT

Governor Mills Signs Legislation Establishing New Redistricting Maps

September 29, 2021 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed legislation establishing Maine’s new district maps. Earlier today, the Maine State Legislature voted to approve the new maps during a special session, making Maine the second state …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 20:41 GMT

Governor Mills Visits Biddeford & Applauds City for Economic Revitalization Work

Biddeford, MAINE – Joined by local leaders, Governor Mills today visited Biddeford where she applauded the City and its people for their ongoing economic revitalization work. As part of her visit, Governor Mills toured the former Lincoln Mill, the site of …

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Published on September 27, 2021 - 20:50 GMT

Mills Administration Granted Intervenor Status to Support Maine’s Lobster Industry in Lawsuit

September 27, 2021 Governor Janet Mills announced today that a federal judge has granted her Administration’s motion to intervene in the pending litigation Center for Biological Diversity v. Ross in the U.S. District Court in the D.C. Circuit. “Intervening …

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Published on September 27, 2021 - 18:02 GMT

Maine DHHS Announces $73 Million in Grants to Support Maine’s Child Care Providers

Grants funded through the American Rescue Plan will help child care providers increase pay for workers and cover COVID-19-related costs AUGUSTA— The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced today that it will distribute $73 million in …

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Published on September 24, 2021 - 20:14 GMT

For Climate Week, Governor Mills Celebrates Maine’s Progress Toward Installing 100,000 Heat Pumps by 2025

Efficiency Maine Trust and MaineHousing report installing more than 28,000 high-efficiency heat pumps in Maine buildings over the past year. Dover-Foxcroft, MAINE – During a visit to Dave’s World in Dover-Foxcroft today, Governor Janet Mills announced that …

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