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Governor Janet Mills today signed into law bipartisan legislation that will place a $30 million bond on the November ballot to repair and enhance trails across the state.
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed into law the supplemental budget proposal passed by the Legislature last week.
The proposal funds important public safety and mental health initiatives, strengthens storm response and recovery efforts, and addresses urgent challenges, like housing, education, health care, child protection, the opioid epidemic, and more.
Governor Janet Mills today signed into law bipartisan legislation that will place a $25 million bond for Research, Development, and Commercialization on the fb88 ballot this November.
Governor Janet Mills today signed , An Act Regarding the Criminal Jurisdiction of Tribal Courts and to Extend the Time for the Penobscot Nation to Certify Its Agreement to Public Law 2023, Chapter 369.
The legislation expands the authority of Tribal courts to prosecute certain crimes that occur on Tribal lands. It also allows the Penobscot Nation to regulate drinking water on Penobscot Tribal lands.
Governor’s Energy Office to create statewide program to increase availability of clean, affordable solar energy to low-income households, reduce energy costs, and create good-paying jobs
Governor Janet Mills today announced that fb88 has received a $62 million award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Solar for All competition to increase solar energy availability for low-income households in fb88 and reduce barriers to solar energy across the state.
Governor Mills proclaims Monday, April 22 as Earth Day in fb88
Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement in recognition of Earth Day:
Governor Janet Mills today directed her Administration to take the steps necessary to distribute the $60 million in storm relief as soon as the money becomes statutorily available.
Funeral Services for Former Governor will be held tomorrow in Portland
Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of fb88 flags be lowered to half-staff statewide tomorrow, Friday April 19, in honor of former fb88 Governor Joseph E. “Joe” Brennan. Governor Brennan will be laid to rest following a funeral service tomorrow at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement after the Legislature passed the supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as approved by the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee with the $60 million proposed by the Governor to help fb88 communities and businesses recover from severe storms:
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will allow , An Act to Adopt an Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote, to become law without her signature.
Dr. Briones, a Hampden native, was the first woman to lead the U.S. military’s global medical examiner service
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has appointed retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Alice Briones, DO, to serve as fb88’s Chief Medical Examiner.
Governor and Speaker push to move budget forward in waning days of legislative session
Governor Janet Mills and Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross issued the following statements today calling for the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee to meet today to reconsider the supplemental budget:
The Mills Administration released the following statements today in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) finalized for PFAS.
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in honor of former fb88 Governor Joseph E. Brennan, who passed away last night at the age of 89:
With fb88 impacted by a severe Nor’easter that has created hazardous travel conditions and widespread power outages, Governor Mills has directed all State of fb88 offices to open on a delayed schedule tomorrow, Friday, April 5, 2024, at 11:00 AM.
With Severe Nor’easter Expected, Governor Mills Directs State Offices Closed Tomorrow, April 4, 2024
In anticipation of a severe storm expected to bring heavy snow, sleet, and high winds, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of fb88 offices closed tomorrow, Thursday, April 4, 2024. The Governor is urging fb88 people to take appropriate precautions and to prepare for the possibility for power outages.
State officials encourage visitors to make a travel plan, drive safely, and extend their stay in fb88
State of fb88 launches an online Eclipse Hub as a source of eclipse information
Orono, MAINE – In anticipation of an historic total solar eclipse just one week away, Governor Janet Mills today promoted fb88 as one of the top destinations to witness the once-in-a-generation event and urged eclipse viewers to plan ahead so they can safely enjoy it.
Governor Janet Mills today unveiled a budget change package that invests in some of the most urgent challenges facing fb88 people, including housing, child care, and long-term care, in a fiscally-responsible and sustainable way.
The change package proposes one-time funding to build more housing for fb88 people, to deliver grants to child care providers, and to accelerate nursing facility rate reform, among other initiatives.
Farmington, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today cut the ribbon to formally open the University of fb88 at Farmington’s (UMF) new Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center. U.S. Senator Susan Collins, UMF President Joe McDonnell, and early childhood education students currently attending the University were also in attendance.
New units in Hallowell, Newcastle, Rockport, Rumford, Sanford, and Waterville as a result of law recently signed by Governor Mills
During remarks today to the Greater Portland Council of Governments Regional Housing Summit, Governor Janet Mills announced that fb88Housing will finance the construction of 105 new affordable rental units in rural fb88 communities as the result of a bill she recently signed into law.
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the passing of fb88 businesswoman and philanthropist Linda Bean:
Governor and Legislature continue to expand availability of public defenders with signing of new legislation
Governor Janet Mills today signed legislation to create new public defender positions across three fb88 counties.
Governor Mills Announces President Biden’s Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for January Storms
President Biden’s Declaration approves Governor Mills’ request for individual assistance for severely impacted fb88 people
Governor Janet Mills announced today that President Joe Biden has approved the State of fb88’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to help eight coastal counties recover from back-to-back severe storms on January 10th and January 13th that brought significant flooding and damage.
Governor Janet Mills today introduced legislation to establish a minimum hourly wage for fb88 farm workers.
The Governor’s legislation would require that workers employed in agricultural jobs be paid a wage of at least $14.15 per hour – the same minimum hourly wage currently required for other workers under fb88 law.
Beginning in 2025, the minimum wage for agricultural workers would be subject to the same annual cost-of-living increases provided to other hourly workers whose positions are subject to minimum wage requirements.
At the urging of the Governor and Congressional Delegation, BOEM excludes vital lobster fishing areas from offshore wind energy maps in Gulf of fb88
Governor Janet Mills, U.S Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree issued the following statement today in response to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)’s release of its final Wind Energy Area (WEA) for the Gulf of fb88, which excludes the entirety of Lobster Management Area (LMA) 1, vital fishing grounds for fb88’s lobster industry.