December 14, 2020 Governor Janet Mills released the following statement Monday in response to the arrival of the first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Maine: “Today, the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Maine and will be administered …
December 18, 2020 Governor Janet Mills released the following statement in response to news that the FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine: “The approval of Moderna’s vaccine is another victory for science and another …
Amid an increase in Maine’s COVID-19 positivity rate and a continued high rate of hospitalizations, the Mills Administration today announced that it will extend the requirement for certain businesses statewide to close by 9:00 p.m. in order to limit …
December 30, 2020 Please note that Maine’s COVID-19 Prevention Checklist for Community Sports already prohibits competition between sports teams from different states until further notice. The joint announcement below is consistent with this policy. Today …
Governor Janet Mills today issued a video statement urging Maine people to be safe tonight heading into the New Year. The video can be viewed HERE and a transcript is below: “Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills. Like you, I am so looking forward to putting …
January 6, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to the violence and destruction at the U.S. Capitol today: “Like many Americans, I condemn the violence and destruction occurring at the U.S. Capitol. Our country has conducted …
Governor’s proposals focused on critical investments that bolster the State’s COVID-19 response while expanding savings Governor Janet Mills today submitted to the Legislature a supplemental budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2021 and a biennial budget …
Today, Governor Janet Mills unveiled her Fiscal Year 2021 supplemental budget proposal and Fiscal Year 2022-2022 biennial budget proposal. Lawmakers, leaders, advocates, and other issued-based experts are praising the proposals for covering pandemic- …
Governor Janet Mills, Director of Opioid Response Gordon Smith, and Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services Jeanne Lambrew issued the following statements in response to the report released today by the Maine Attorney General’s Office …
January 12, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations today to prioritize vaccinations for those 65 and older and those with preexisting conditions: “My …
In conjunction with DHHS & Maine CDC, Governor Mills focuses limited vaccine supply on older Mainers and those with high-risk medical conditions who are more likely to become seriously ill or die from COVID-19 Governor Janet Mills today announced …
January 15, 2021 Governor Janet Mills today received her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Governor was vaccinated on the recommendation of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention as part of Phase 1a as a person critical to Maine’s COVID- …
January 15, 2021 Governor Janet Mills released the following today on the Maine Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) issuance of its latest request for proposals for renewable energy: “The solicitation released today stems from bipartisan clean energy …
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has activated the Maine National Guard and placed them on standby status to support law enforcement, if needed, in advance of potential events at the State Capitol heading into this weekend and next week. The …
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 …
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