January 18, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “Today, our nation grapples with the challenges of inequity and injustice; with challenges that make the promise of the American dream feel …
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today upon the historic Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris: “Along with millions of Americans, I was moved by the historic Inauguration of President Biden and Vice …
January 22, 2021 Governor Janet Mills announced today she has nominated Melanie Loyzim to serve as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Loyzim has served as Acting Commissioner of the DEP since August 14, 2020 and has …
In letter to fishing industry, Governor Mills affirms Maine’s commitment to the climate, energy and economic benefits of floating offshore wind, proposes moratorium on new wind projects in more heavily fished state waters Governor Janet Mills today …
January 26, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s commitment to increase the number of COVID-19 vaccines distributed to states over the coming weeks: “Maine is distributing vaccines as quickly and as …
January 27, 2021 Governor asks departments to identify potential Federal funding that may be able to maintain balanced budget & adopt Federal tax treatment of PPP loans Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has asked her departments to explore …
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will end the 9:00 p.m. early closing time for businesses, effective Monday, February 1, 2021. The decision is the result of Maine’s improving public health metrics, including a decrease in Maine’s positivity …
The Mills Administration today welcomed a series of Executive Actions taken by President Biden to address the global threat of climate change. Since taking office, Governor Mills has committed Maine to transitioning to a clean energy economy and carbon …
During his tenure as Chair, Bartlett has led the PUC through significant initiatives to strengthen utility oversight, improve Maine's electric grid, and navigate unprecedented challenges in global energy markets Governor Janet Mills today announced …
March 13, 2025 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement after the Maine Senate failed to pass her supplemental budget proposal as an emergency measure: “The refusal of Senate Republicans to support the bipartisan agreement on the supplemental …
March 12, 2025 Governor Janet Mills has issued the following statement after the Legislature failed to enact her supplemental budget proposal as an emergency measure: "The failure of the supplemental budget to earn two-thirds support in the Senate is …
March 6, 2025 Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement in response to the president's announcement that he will delay tariffs on Canada and Mexico until April: "The president's broad tariffs on our major trading partners will …
Duguay, an experienced Maine business leader, is currently Executive Director of the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College in Waterville Governor Janet Mills today announced the nomination of Michael Duguay, an experienced …
March 3, 2025 Governor warns that maple sugar industry would be negatively impacted by tariffs on Canadian goods Governor Janet Mills and Maine Maple Producers Association President Alan Greene today tapped the Maple Tree at the Blaine House today, just …
March 3, 2025 In case you missed it, in her Radio Address this weekend, Governor Janet Mills warned that Maine people and businesses will pay more for heating oil, gasoline, food, and other everyday essentials if President Trump's plan to impose a 25% …
Governor also announces nominations to Superior Court and District Court Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has nominated the Honorable Julia Lipez to serve as an Associate Justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Justice Lipez has served on …
A 26-year veteran of the DMR and the agency's long-time lead lobster biologist, Wilson would replace Commissioner Patrick Keliher following his retirement Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will nominate Carl Wilson, a highly regarded …
February 21, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Governor Janet Mills released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Education notifying the Maine Department of Education that it has been directed to initiate an investigation into the …
February 21, 2025 Washington D.C. -- Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today regarding the President's threat to withhold Federal education funding from Maine: "If the President attempts to unilaterally deprive Maine school …
The longest-serving commissioner in DMR history, Keliher leaves a legacy of powerful advocacy and support for Maine's marine industries and environment Governor Janet Mills today announced that Patrick Keliher, Commissioner of the Maine Department of …
