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Governor Mills Announces State of Maine Deploying Firefighting Crews to Assist California Wildfire Response Efforts

From: Maine Governor Janet Mills
January 13, 2025
Governor Janet Mills announced today that the State of Maine is deploying a team of Maine Forest Rangers and volunteer firefighters to help battle the devastating wildfires in Southern… Read More

Governor Mills Unveils Balanced Biennial Budget Proposal

From: Maine Governor Janet Mills
January 10, 2025
Governor proposes balanced approach of investments, spending reductions, and targeted revenue enhancements to balance budget while maintaining core voter-approved programs Governor Janet Mills… Read More

Maine Democratic Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake Celebrates Electoral Success, Announces Next Steps

January 9, 2025
Uhlenhake celebrates new Local Organizing Director position, investment in Party infrastructure, and electoral victories; announces she will not seek another term. Maine Democratic Party Chair… Read More

Maine Democratic Party Vice Chair Julian Rogers Celebrates Experiences, Announces Future Plans

January 9, 2025
Maine Democratic Party Vice Chair Julian Rogers released the following statement: “Serving as the Vice Chair of the Maine Democratic Party has been an incredible honor and an unforgettable… Read More

Governor Mills Announces Proposal to Elevate Governor's Energy Office to Cabinet-level Position

From: Maine Governor Janet Mills
January 8, 2025
Recognizing the critical need to ensure affordable, reliable energy for all Maine people and businesses, Governor Mills proposes elevating the Governor's Energy Office to a cabinet-level department… Read More

Governor Mills Announces 2024 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign Exceeds Veterans Hiring Goal

From: Maine Governor Janet Mills
January 7, 2025
Governor also congratulates five Maine employers for earning national recognition for their efforts to recruit, employ, and retain veterans Governor Janet Mills announced today that her… Read More

Responding to Resilience Commission's Interim Recommendations, Governor Mills and Legislative Leadership Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Community Preparedness and Resiliency for Future Storms

From: Maine Governor Janet Mills
January 7, 2025
Governor's bipartisan legislation, sponsored by House and Senate Democratic and Republican leadership, is the first bill of the new legislative session Governor Janet Mills and Senate and House… Read More

Governor Mills Announces Economic and Community Development Commissioner Heather Johnson to Step Down

From: Maine Governor Janet Mills
January 6, 2025
Governor Janet Mills announced today that Heather Johnson, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), will step down from her position on March 1,… Read More

Governor Mills Directs Flags Lowered in Honor of Former President Jimmy Carter

From: Maine Governor Janet Mills
December 30, 2024
Flags to remain lowered until January 28, 2025 In accordance with a directive of President Biden, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to… Read More

Governor Mills Mourns Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter

From: Maine Governor Janet Mills
December 29, 2024
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter: “President Carter led a remarkable life centered around service to others. As a… Read More

Maine Democratic Party Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

December 29, 2024
Maine Democratic Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake released the following statement: “President Jimmy Carter will be remembered for his outstanding character and decades of service to the American… Read More

Governor Mills Signs Executive Order Establishing Task Force on Artificial Intelligence

From: Maine Governor Janet Mills
December 20, 2024
Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order establishing a task force to examine the opportunities and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for Maine's people, economy, and… Read More

Governor Mills Announces Director of Maine Office of New Americans

From: Maine Governor Janet Mills
December 18, 2024
Tarlan Ahmadov, a seasoned workforce leader and former state refugee coordinator, will begin on January 21 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has appointed Tarlan Ahmadov, a seasoned… Read More

Governor Mills Recognizes Recipients of the Governor's Award for Business Excellence

From: Maine Governor Janet Mills
December 17, 2024
During a ceremony this morning at the Blaine House, Governor Janet Mills presented Maine Beer Company, Sargent Corporation, Panolam Surface Systems, and WEX with the 2024 Governor's Award for… Read More

Governor Mills Praises President Biden's Designation of Frances Perkins Homestead as a National Monument

From: Maine Governor Janet Mills
December 16, 2024
Governor Janet Mills released the following statement today praising President Biden's designation of the Frances Perkins National Historic Landmark in Newcastle as a National Monument: "President… Read More