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Governor Janet Mills has signed the following bills into law:
Governor Janet Mills today unveiled the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, her Administration’s proposal to invest more than $1 billion in discretionary Federal relief funds allocated to Maine under the American Rescue Plan Act.
Drawing on recommendations from the Governor’s Economic Recovery Committee & Maine’s 10-Year Economic Development Strategy, the Plan makes unprecedented investments to tackle unaddressed needs and solve longstanding challenges
Governor Janet Mills today unveiled the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, her Administration’s proposal to invest more than $1 billion in discretionary Federal relief funds allocated to Maine under the American Rescue Plan Act.
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement congratulating nurses at Maine Medical Center on their vote to unionize:
“Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, our dedicated health care professionals have worked around the clock to save lives. They serve our state with acts of heroism every day and, like all working people, deserve the right and ability to advocate to improve their lives and livelihoods.
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement tonight in response to President Biden’s address to the joint session of Congress:
“I applaud President Biden for a successful first 100 days in office, days that have been defined by calm, compassionate, and competent leadership that is making America healthier and stronger every day.
Proposed moratorium would preserve State waters for fishing and recreation and prioritize offshore wind in Federal waters farther off the Maine coast
The Mills Administration today introduced legislation to establish a 10-year moratorium on new offshore wind projects located in State waters.
Governor Mills encourages Maine people to get vaccinated and to get outside to safely enjoy all that Maine has to offer
Governor Janet Mills announced today that Maine is updating its public health guidance to remove the requirement that people wear face coverings in outdoor settings.
Following its meeting today, Maine’s nonpartisan Revenue Forecasting Committee (RFC) is expected to upgrade the State’s General Fund revenue forecast by an estimated $461.9 million for the current Fiscal Year (FY), which ends June 30, 2021, and by an estimated $460.5 million for FY 2022-2023.
These projected increases surpass the amount of revenue that had been forecasted for the General Fund prior to the onset of the pandemic by approximately $83 million for FY 2021 and by approximately $58 million for FY 2022-2023.
Unveiled by Governor Mills yesterday, the legislation would put Maine in driver’s seat in expanding access to affordable broadband with goal of achieving universal availability in Maine
Testifying before the Legislature’s Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology this morning, Governor Janet Mills called for passage of legislation to establish the Maine Connectivity Authority, a new entity that would be charged with achieving universal availability of high-speed broadband in Maine.
Legislation establishes groundbreaking Maine Connectivity Authority to spearhead use of incoming Federal broadband funds and to put Maine in driver’s seat in expanding access to affordable broadband
New grant program from the Maine Technology Institute will support Maine clean energy companies, create jobs, and fight climate change
Montville, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced a $500,000 grant program to spur innovation, support clean energy start-ups, and create jobs in Maine’s fast-growing clean energy sector.
Governor Janet Mills announced today the formation of the Maine Veterans’ Dental Network in partnership with Northeast Delta Dental, participating dental clinics, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). The network will provide dental services to Maine’s veterans who otherwise could not afford them and will officially launch on May 15th.
Consistent with a directive (PDF) of the President, Governor Janet Mills ordered the United States and the State of Maine flags be lowered immediately statewide through the day of internment of former Vice President Walter Mondale who passed away yesterday. The President’s proclamation is as follows:
DEATH OF WALTER MONDALE
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement regarding the Derek Chauvin verdict:
“The jurors did their job. My heart goes out to the family of George Floyd, and I hope this verdict brings them a measure of justice and comfort and allows us to heal and to become a more compassionate nation, with respect and dignity for all people.”
Governor Janet Mills announced that she is seeking applications for Maine’s Aides-de-camp positions, an advisory council of military veterans who advise the governor on policies impacting Maine veterans.
Milestone includes more than 1 in 3 eligible residents who have received final doses
Governor Janet Mills today extended the State of Civil Emergency (PDF) through May 13, 2021. The Governor’s decision to extend the emergency is in line with nearly every other state in the nation which have ongoing emergency declarations, according to the National Governors Association.
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the passing of Thomas Delahanty II, former U.S. Attorney for Maine:
Governor Janet Mills, Maine Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew and Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Nirav D. Shah issued the following statement today:
Governor Janet Mills has signed the following into law:
In accordance with a directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills extended the lowering of the United States and State of Maine flags statewide to half-staff by one more day through April 7, 2021 in honor of Congressman Alcee Hastings of Florida who passed away today.
Maine to host New England's second mobile vaccination unit capable of delivering at least 250 shots per day
The Mills Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today a partnership to launch a groundbreaking mobile vaccination unit that will provide COVID-19 vaccinations to people in rural and under-served communities across Maine.
Executive order calls for plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation through electric vehicle growth, new charging infrastructure
Governor Janet Mills announced today that all Maine residents age 16 and older will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine beginning next Wednesday, April 7, 2021. The acceleration of Maine’s vaccination timeline by a week and a half comes as Maine is expected to receive a significant increase in vaccine supply from the Federal government. Vaccination for residents age 16 and older had previously been scheduled to begin on April 19, 2021.
AUGUSTA, Maine – In a letter to Maine’s Congressional Delegation, Governor Janet Mills this week requested that the Federal government provide dedicated funding to address the growing issue of PFAS both in Maine and across the country. The Governor, who thanked the Congressional Delegation for their ongoing work on the issue, also outlined a slate of steps the Federal government could take to assist Maine in its efforts to address PFAS contamination.