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Governor Janet Mills announced today that she is providing up to $1.6 million through her Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan to expand opportunities for training health care professionals and medical providers in rural communities, further strengthening Maine’s health care workforce.
Cities and towns across Maine will use grants to improve local resilience against climate effects such as flooding, rising sea levels, and extreme storms.
Governor Janet Mills announced today that 13 communities in Maine will receive nearly $20 million in grants through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan for municipal investments to protect vital infrastructure from effects of climate change.
“Grow Maine” initiative through the Finance Authority of Maine will offer Maine entrepreneurs greater financing options to sustain or expand their business
Maine’s State Innovation Waiver – part of Governor Mills’ 2020 health reform law – implements first-in-the-nation innovations to stabilize the market and hold down costs
Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Federal government has approved Maine’s plan to improve health insurance for small businesses by implementing first-in-the nation innovations to help increase coverage and hold down premium increases, which will save individuals and employees in small businesses money on health care costs.
Beginning in 2023, the State of Maine and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will gift a book to children birth to five years old every month, free of charge to families through funding shared by Dolly, the state of Maine and local community partners
Portland, MAINE – During a virtual discussion with iconic singer-songwriter Dolly Parton at the National Governor’s Association today, Governor Janet Mills announced that the State of Maine is launching a statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in 2023.
$110 million awarded from American Rescue Plan will complement funding from Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to support work to achieve Governor’s 2024 Connectivity Goal
Portland, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden issued the following statement today in response to the First Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision reinstating a ban on lobster fishing gear in nearly 1,000 square miles in the Gulf of Maine:
Governor Janet Mills today announced appointments to the permanent Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma. The Council, established by an Executive Order signed by the Governor, will work to ensure that survivors of harassment or assault in the military are being connected to all available resources and to improve the Maine National Guard’s responses to assault and harassment within its ranks.
Awards could support more than 3,500 new child care slots, helping 2,000 parents pursue career and educational opportunities
Governor Janet Mills this afternoon signed an Executive Order to further safeguard access to abortion in Maine and to protect Maine health care providers who provide reproductive health care and their patients in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
“A woman’s right to choose is just that – a woman’s, not a politician’s,” said Governor Janet Mills. “This Executive Order makes clear that access to reproductive health care, and the health care providers who offer it, will be protected by my Administration.”
Governor Janet Mills and State Treasurer Henry Beck announced today that Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings, global companies that analyze and issue reports of credit worthiness, have affirmed their strong credit ratings and stable outlooks on the State of Maine’s general obligation debt. Moody’s affirmed both their Aa2 rating and stable outlook while S&P affirmed their AA rating and stable outlook.
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia v. EPA:
Grants build on cost-relief actions taken by Governor last week to help Maine’s iconic seafood industry
Trenton, MAINE – Governor Mills announced today that her Administration is awarding more than $15 million to 107 Maine seafood dealers and processors to help increase the supply of Maine-harvested seafood, strengthen their ability to deliver to markets, and create and sustain jobs throughout Maine’s iconic seafood industry. Businesses in every coastal county received awards, with more than half the awards coming in at more than $115,000.
The Mills Administration announced today that the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has provided more than $100 million in Federal funding for child care during the pandemic, a milestone that represents more than three times the funding provided before COVID-19. As a result of these investments, child care providers have been able to maintain, and even build, capacity despite the pandemic – from 47,819 licensed slots in February 2020 to 48,940 licensed slots in June 2022.
Bond signed by Governor helps to nearly triples construction of new affordable housing units for Maine people
Belfast, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today toured Penobscot Landing in Belfast, a new 25-unit senior housing development that was built utilizing funding from the senior housing bond the Governor signed in January 2019.
Delivering on a promise from her State of the State Address, Governor Mills will provide more than 1,000 middle and high school students with the opportunity for outdoor learning experiences this summer
Augusta, MAINE – Delivering on a promise from her State of the State Address, Governor Janet Mills announced today the launch of the Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative to provide Maine students with hands-on, outdoor learning experiences this summer.
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade:
Governor Mills delivers on March proposal to tackle immediate behavioral health needs in Maine communities
AUGUSTA— The Mills Administration announced today that it has begun issuing one-time payments to eligible Maine behavioral health providers totaling $15.4 million in State funding to address immediate needs exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mills Administration will use Federal funds to reimburse commercial fishermen, dealers, processors, and aquaculturists for the cost of their 2022 licenses
Augusta, MAINE – Amid high costs, Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration is taking action to deliver relief for Maine’s commercial fishermen and aquaculturists.
Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today in honor of Juneteenth:
Investment from Governor’s Jobs Plan will allow more Maine schools, towns, cities, and Tribal governments to reduce energy costs and create savings for taxpayers
Governor Janet Mills and Efficiency Maine today announced the launch of a $15 million initiative from the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help Maine’s public schools, towns, cities, and Tribal governments make energy efficiency improvements and reduce their energy costs.
Maine among first states to provide postpartum coverage for a full year to improve maternal & child health
Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration will extend postpartum Medicaid health care coverage from 60 days after a woman gives birth to 12 months. The Federal government today approved the request from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to extend the coverage beginning August 1, 2022.
Kingfield, MAINE – During a tour of the Maine Department of Transportation’s (MaineDOT) Maine Western Gateways Project in Kingfield today, Governor Janet Mills highlighted the importance of infrastructure investments in strengthening Maine’s rural economy.
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the passing of Representative Jeffery Allen Gifford (R-Lincoln):
“Representative Gifford was a dedicated public servant,” said Governor Janet Mills. “A hard working man and a long time football coach, he loved his community and the good people he proudly represented in the Legislature. I am saddened to learn of his passing and extend my condolences to his wife, Irene, and his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.”
Executive Order Directs State Agencies to Work Together to Ensure older Maine People Age in Healthy, Safe Communities With Dignity and Support
Portland, MAINE – Fulfilling a promise from her State of the State Address, Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order establishing a Cabinet on Aging.