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Governor Mills, state economic and tourism officials, and business leaders discuss tariffs and relations with Canada ahead of summer season and summit meeting with Canadian premiers next month

Kennebunk, MAINE -- Governor Janet Mills and state economic and tourism officials today met with York County business leaders about the effects of tariffs and relations with Canada on the economy and hospitality industry, ahead of Maine's busy summer season and a summit meeting with Canadian premiers next month in Boston.

Under Pingree's leadership, GOPIF drove Administration efforts on climate, housing, and economic policy to benefit Maine people and communities

Governor Janet Mills announced today that Hannah Pingree, Director of the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, will depart the Administration on Friday, May 16, 2025. A former Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, Pingree has led the governor's policy office since January 2019.

In accordance with a directive from the President, Governor Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide tomorrow, Thursday, May 15, 2025 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. The annual observance, during National Police Week, honors local, state, and federal law enforcement officials who gave their lives in the line of duty. Yesterday, Governor Mills paid tribute to Maine's fallen law enforcement officers at the annual Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Observance in Augusta.

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the passing of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter:

Maine's Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission, established by Governor Mills in 2024, delivers the state's first Infrastructure Resilience Plan today

Convening of six bipartisan governors and Canadian leaders would focus on maintaining strong relationships between Canada and northeast states

Governor Janet Mills and five other northeast Governors today invited six Canadian premiers to discuss the president's tariffs and the affirm the importance of maintaining strong cross-border relationships.

In accordance with a directive from the President, Governor Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide this Sunday, May 4, 2025 in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. The annual service honoring firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year will take place on Sunday in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Governor Mills issued the following statement on the State of Maine's settlement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture over nutrition funds withheld over alleged Title IX violations:

"The State of Maine went to court and fought this unlawful attempt to freeze critical funding for our school lunch program -- and we won. I applaud the work of Attorney General Frey and his staff in representing the state in this action against USDA, and preserving healthy school meals for 172,000 Maine school children."

Awards through the Community Resilience Partnership will support projects in 166 Maine cities and towns that protect people, businesses and infrastructure

Kennebunkport, MAINE-- Governor Janet Mills today announced the award of $8 million in grant funding through the state's Community Resilience Partnership to help communities protect people, businesses, and infrastructure from flooding, storm surge, and other climate effects.

Governor Mills today issued a proclamation declaring May 1, 2025 as "Law Day" throughout the State of Maine. Law Day has been celebrated annually on May 1 since its 1958 designation by President Eisenhower.

In accordance with a directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide in honor of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away this morning at the age of 88. Per the President's proclamation, the flags are to be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of internment.

Governor Mills previously issued the following statement mourning the death of Pope Francis:

Governor Janet Mills released the following statement upon the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis:

"Pope Francis inspired millions of people -- of all faiths -- through his humble leadership and his courageous calls for world leaders to uplift the poor, embrace peace, and take action to care for the planet we all share. In Maine, we will never forget his blessings of peace and strength for the people of Lewiston in the wake of the October 2023 tragedy. On behalf of the people of Maine, I extend our deepest condolences to Catholics across the world."

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to an announcement by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi that the U.S. Department of Justice will file a lawsuit against the State of Maine over alleged Title IX violations:

In her Radio Address this weekend, Governor Janet Mills said the Federal government should uphold its commitment to Maine seniors and prevent "rushed and reckless cuts" to the Social Security Administration, amid growing reports of plans to reduce staff, curtail services by phone, and close field offices.

Governor Mills also swears in new and returning members of Maine Superior and District Courts

Governor Janet Mills today swore in the Honorable Julia Lipez as an Associate Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.

Justice Lipez joins the Supreme Judicial Court from the Maine Superior Court, where she has served since her nomination by Governor Mills in 2022. Prior to joining the bench, Justice Lipez spent eleven years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for Maine. A resident of Cape Elizabeth, Justice Lipez is a graduate of Stanford Law School and Amherst College.

Governor Janet Mills today praised the Maine Senate's unanimous confirmation of Michael Duguay to serve as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). The Governor swore in Commissioner Duguay this morning, shortly after the Senate's vote.

With winter weather expected to create hazardous travel conditions during the afternoon commute, Governor Janet Mills has directed state offices to close at 2:00 p.m. today, Monday, March 24, 2025.

“Spring may have arrived this weekend, but winter weather isn’t done with us yet,” said Governor Janet Mills. “I urge all Maine people to use caution on the roads this afternoon. Please give extra space to plow trucks and emergency responders working to keep our roads clear and our communities safe.”

Governor Janet Mills today signed into law a $11.3 billion budget that will ensure the continued operations of State government for the next biennium, as well as provide one-time funding to pay health care providers for MaineCare services and protect Maine forests from spruce budworm. The Governor also signed a proclamation calling the Legislature back into session next Tuesday, March 25, 2025. 

Governor Mills issued the following statement:

Awards are last from historic $60 million storm relief package established by Governor Mills with bipartisan support of the Legislature last year

Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has awarded $2 million in grants to 40 Maine businesses and nonprofit organizations to support their recovery and rebuilding from the devastating storms of last winter.

During his tenure as Chair, Bartlett has led the PUC through significant initiatives to strengthen utility oversight, improve Maine's electric grid, and navigate unprecedented challenges in global energy markets

Governor Janet Mills today announced that she will re-nominate Phil Bartlett as Chair of the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Governor Mills first nominated Bartlett, a former Maine Senate Majority Leader and Chair of the Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, as PUC Chair in 2019.

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement after the Maine Senate failed to pass her supplemental budget proposal as an emergency measure: 

Governor Janet Mills has issued the following statement after the Legislature failed to enact her supplemental budget proposal as an emergency measure:

"The failure of the supplemental budget to earn two-thirds support in the Senate is a grave disappointment. Senate Republicans turned away from bipartisan agreement -- unlike their House counterparts -- and are causing harm to Maine health care providers and patients.

Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement in response to the president's announcement that he will delay tariffs on Canada and Mexico until April: