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With an overnight storm system forecast expected to bring hazardous travel conditions, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine government offices closed tomorrow Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

Governor also announces repeal of 2011 Executive Order that called for enhanced cooperation between State and Federal authorities on immigration enforcement

Governor Janet Mills has directed the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered statewide from sunrise to sunset on Friday, December 12, 2025, in honor of decorated U.S. Army veteran and revered Penobscot elder Charles Norman Shay. Shay will be laid to rest on Friday in France.

Governor Mills previously issued the following statement honoring Shay's life and extraordinary legacy of service:

Governor Janet Mills today honored four Maine employers as recipients of the 2025 Governor's Award for Business Excellence (GABE), the State's premier recognition for Maine businesses that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and commitment to their employees and communities.

For the first time ever, Governor Mills also presented an award to a Maine nonprofit, in recognition of the 7,000 nonprofits in Maine and the important contributions they make to the state's communities and economy.

Nation-leading program created by the Governor provides people who live and work in Maine a refundable tax credit for student loan payments of up to $2,500 annually

Governor Janet Mills announced today that her student loan relief program--one of the most generous in the nation--has provided more than $140 million in debt relief to Maine people with student loans since its creation three years ago.

Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement in response to the President's comments about the Somali community in the United States:

"I condemn the President's shameful comments about Somali immigrants. By demeaning those who come to this country seeking freedom, safety, and opportunity, the President -- who is the son and grandson of immigrants himself -- is demeaning the very idea and spirit of America.

Governor Mills issued the following statement on the passing of decorated veteran and Penobscot tribal elder Charles Norman Shay:

In anticipation of a winter storm expected to impact much of the state, Governor Janet Mills has directed that all State of Maine offices close at noon tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

"This is Maine's first major winter storm of the season, and we want to ensure that people stay safe," said Governor Janet Mills. "Please use caution if you must travel, make sure your emergency supplies at home and in the car are stocked for the winter, and check in on your neighbors -- especially older folks -- who may need a hand."

Consumers, health care providers and insurance experts decry Federal gridlock on extending critical tax credits for ACA insurance premiums

South Portland, MAINE -- Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree today met with Maine consumers who are facing skyrocketing health care costs amid Republican resistance to extending key Federal tax credits before the end of the year.

With support from the Governor and Legislature, MaineHousing has financed more than 1,000 housing units over the past 12 months alone

Governor Janet Mills and MaineHousing today announced the financing for 311 affordable apartments at eight development sites in the cities of Biddeford, Belfast, Lewiston, Portland, South Portland, and Rockland.

With this announcement, the Mills Administration and MaineHousing has surpassed a milestone of financing more than 1,000 affordable homes in the past 12 months alone, most of them new construction.

PUC's rejection of Central Maine Power Company's more than $1.4 billion rate hike request follows push by Governor Mills to dismiss the case

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today in response to the Maine Public Utilities Commission's (PUC) dismissal of Central Maine Power Company's (CMP) request for more than $1.4 billion from Maine ratepayers over five years:

Governor Mills and statewide homelessness leaders sound alarm on new Trump Administration policy that puts 1,200 Maine people at risk of becoming homeless

Governor Janet Mills today called on the Trump Administration to rescind a new directive from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that puts stable housing for more than 1,200 people in Maine at risk.

Governor Mills issued the following statement tonight after President Trump signed a bill to fund the Federal government:

Governor Mills issued the following statement in honor of Veterans Day:

"Our veterans are the inspiration for our freedom, the driving force behind the character of our country, and the soul of our communities. Today, we honor the veterans across Maine and the nation who served our country with devotion, honor, and distinction. To Maine's veterans -- on behalf of the 1.4 million people of our state: We are proud of you. We honor you. And we will always welcome you home."

Governor Mills issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's latest attempt to block the distribution of full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits:

Governor directs full benefit payment to eligible households following Federal court rulings and new Federal guidance

Governor Janet Mills today announced that she has directed the Maine Department and Health and Human Services (DHHS) to issue full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November to eligible Maine households.

State application proposes innovative investments to bolster rural health care, with broad support from leaders and insights from people across Maine

The Mills Administration announced today that the State has filed its application for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a new Federal initiative to bolster health care in rural communities. 

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on Maine voters' approval of Question 2:

"I sincerely hope that this measure will strengthen public safety as proponents have argued. My administration will work with law enforcement and the public to implement this new law, along with our existing extreme risk protection law, to best ensure the safety of Maine people."

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on Maine voters' rejection of Question 1:

"Once again, Maine people have affirmed their faith in our free, fair, and secure elections, in this case by rejecting a direct attempt to restrict voting rights. Maine has long had one of the highest rates of voter turnout in the nation, in good part due to safe absentee voting -- and Maine people tonight have said they want to keep it that way."

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement ahead of Open Enrollment for health insurance through Maine's Affordable Care Act Marketplace, which begins tomorrow, Saturday, November 1:

Report recommends bolstering innovation and strengthening guardrails around AI's effects on Maine's people, economy, and institutions

Governor Janet Mills today announced the final report of her Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, an expert-informed analysis of the opportunities and implications of AI technology for Maine's people, economy, and institutions.

Governor Janet Mills today applauded two Federal court rulings to compel the U.S. Department of Agriculture to release emergency contingency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Earlier this week, Attorney General Aaron Frey announced that Maine had joined a muti-state lawsuit to compel USDA to release contingency funds.

Letter from 21 governors demands immediate release of USDA funding as the Federal shutdown is poised to cease food benefits for 170,000 Maine people on Saturday

Governor Janet Mills today joined governors from 20 states to call upon President Trump to immediately release contingency funding at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to cover benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which are poised to end Saturday for 170,000 Maine people due to the Federal shutdown.

Funds from Governor's contingency account and the John T. Gorman Foundation to increase food supplies as shutdown suspends Federal food benefits for November

Governor Janet Mills announced today she is taking action to deliver $1.25 million to Good Shepherd Food Bank and other anti-hunger programs in Maine as the Federal shutdown is poised to cease food benefits for 170,000 Maine families, older adults, children, veterans, and people with disabilities on Saturday, November 1, in partnership with Maine philanthropy.