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Due to incoming severe inclement weather, Governor Janet Mills announced this evening that all State of Maine offices will open on a delayed start at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3, 2019:
Governor Mills also unveils recently-complete Blaine House solar installation which is expected to provide a quarter of the house’s electric supply
Saco, Maine – Led by President and CEO Brianna Warner, Governor Janet Mills today toured Atlantic Sea Farms, an innovative company that partners with local fishermen to harvest Maine kelp and deliver it to restaurant, stores, and tables across the country.
In observance of Thanksgiving next Thursday, November 28th, Governor Janet Mills has directed that state offices close at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
“Thanksgiving is a time for Maine people to gather with family, friends and loved ones, to appreciate life’s blessings, and to welcome others to our tables, homes and hearts,” said Governor Janet Mills. “By closing state offices at noon, I hope our employees are able to spend more time with the people they love.”
The Honorable Janet Mills, Maine’s current and first female Governor, and the Honorable Olympia Snowe, former United States Senator and Founder of the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute, pose together after answering questions from high school girls across Maine.
Governor Janet Mills released the following statement this evening mourning the passing of Maine Representative Ann Peoples (D-Westbrook):
Governor Janet Mills announced tonight that all State offices will open on a delayed start tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12th at 11:00 a.m. due to inclement weather conditions.
“Snow and slick roads will make for dangerous driving conditions during tomorrow morning’s commute,” said Governor Mills. I encourage everyone to drive cautiously to prevent accidents and to give our public safety officers and road maintenance crews room to operate as they work to keep our roads clear.”
All state offices will resume regular hours Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
In case you missed it, Governor Janet Mills penned an op-ed in the Portland Press Herald today celebrating the two-year anniversary of the successful Medicaid expansion referendum and highlighting how Maine people now have better access to critical health care coverage under her Administration.
In case you missed it, Governor Janet Mills penned an op-ed in the Portland Press Herald today celebrating the two-year anniversary of the successful Medicaid expansion referendum and highlighting how Maine people now have better access to critical health care coverage under her Administration.
In June, Governor Mills signed bill requiring PUC to approve key contract allowing innovative project to move forward
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today applauding the Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) approval of a contract for Maine Aqua Ventus, a first-of-its-kind floating offshore wind pilot project spearheaded by the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine.
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today in response to the Trump Administration’s formal notice of withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement:
“The Trump Administration’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, a landmark international accord to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, is an unparalleled abdication of U.S. leadership. With this shortsighted decision, the United States becomes one of the few countries in the world to refuse to meet its responsibility to combat the climate crisis - a shameful distinction.
Governors to Gather in Maine Next August for Discussions on State Innovations and Best Practices
WASHINGTON — Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), and Maine Governor Janet Mills announced today that NGA plans to hold its 2020 Summer Meeting in Portland, Maine, next August.
Governor Janet Mills today urged Maine voters to go to the polls Tuesday and approve Question One to authorize $105 million in general obligation bonds for critical transportation projects statewide.
During a press conference in the Cabinet Room, Governor Janet Mills kicked off 2020 open enrollment today by urging Maine people and small businesses to visit CoverME.gov to understand their health insurance options and sign up for coverage.
The Mills Administration today called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to finalize guidance, required under the 2019 Farm Bill, to help states like Maine implement regulations relating to the production of commercial hemp. Governor Janet Mills and Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner Amanda Beal noted in their letter to the department that until such guidelines are in place, states like Maine are unable to move forward with their own guidance for growers and are restricted by the outdated rules governed by the 2014 Farm Bill.
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day:
Following a July letter from Governor Janet Mills to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FEMA today awarded nearly $900,000 to reimburse the City of Portland and local organizations for the care they provided to asylum seekers who arrived in the state this past summer. Governor Mills issued the following statement in response: