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Governor Janet Mills, Maine’s first woman governor, issued the following statement in the wake of a report from POLITICO tonight revealing that the U.S. Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade:

“There are countless women across Maine and America who are worried right now – worried that their right to a safe and legal abortion is near its end; worried about what that uncertainty could mean for their health, their lives, and their futures; and worried about what this draft decision says about the values of our nation and their place in it.

Governor Janet Mills and Efficiency Maine announced today the launch of a $4 million program from the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help Maine hospitality businesses make energy-efficiency improvements and reduce their energy costs.

Governor Janet Mills today was pleased to sign into law LD 585, An Act To Enhance Tribal-State Collaboration, To Revise the Tax Laws Regarding the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation and To Authorize Casinos, Off-track Betting Facilities, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Certain Commercial Tracks To Conduct Sports Wagering.

Governor Janet Mills announced this afternoon that she has tested positive for COVID-19.

The Governor tested positive via a BinaxNOW rapid test this afternoon after developing a mild scratchy throat. She has no other symptoms otherwise and feels well. The Governor is fully vaccinated and has received two boosters – with the second booster dose being administered on April 8, 2022 – providing her with the strongest level of protection against serious disease or hospitalization. 

At the renovated Hodgkins School Apartments in Augusta, Governor Janet Mills signed two bills to address Maine’s housing shortage Wednesday.

Governor Janet Mills has vetoed the following bills:

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement after the Maine State Chamber of Commerce announced today that Dana Connors will retire from his position as President and CEO at the end of the year:

Machiasport, MAINE - Governor Janet Mills and Commissioner of the Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) Randall Liberty were joined by more than 100 people on Friday afternoon for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the new Downeast Correctional Facility in Machiasport.

Those with questions about the $729.3 million relief program can visit Maine.gov/reliefchecks for answers

On the heels of the Governor signing into law the supplemental budget sending relief to Maine people, the Mills Administration announced today it has launched a website to assist those who want to claim their $850 relief payment.

Grants from Community Resilience Partnership will support local climate action, clean energy and energy efficiency projects, and strengthen regional cooperation in support of the State’s climate action plan, Maine Won’t Wait

Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has awarded a total of $2.5 million in grant funding to 75 communities across Maine to help them fight climate change.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed the amended version of LD 906, An Act to Provide Passamaquoddy Tribal Members Access to Clean Drinking Water.

The Pandemic Recovery for an Innovative Maine Economy (PRIME) Fund, open now through May 19, helps Maine technology companies with investment to recover from pandemic, develop new products, attract new customers, and sustain growth.

Governor Janet Mills today announced the launch of a $39.6 million grant program from her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help Maine technology companies recover from the pandemic, invest in new products and business lines, attract new customers, and create long-term economic growth.

“Today, I am here to say to Maine people: help is on the way. You are our greatest asset – and this budget delivers for you.”

One day after winning the overwhelming support of the Legislature, Governor Janet Mills signed the supplemental budget into law today.

Scarcity of required gear is making it extremely difficult for lobstermen to meet the May 1st deadline

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement tonight applauding the Legislature’s overwhelming bipartisan approval of her supplemental budget proposal:

“I do not want to veto this measure only to have the end result be that we disagreed and made no progress at all… Let us make concrete progress through consensus rather than allowing progress to fall victim to legitimate disagreement.”

Governor Janet Mills today sent a letter asking the Legislature to recall LD 1862 and instead advance a compromise that would responsibly expand Maine’s Good Samaritan Law to ensure that any person rendering aid at the scene of an overdose qualifies for immunity.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed into law LD 2029, legislation to strengthen the Maine National Guard’s response to sexual assault and harassment.

A new $21 million program, Healthcare Training for ME, expands availability of free and low-cost career training for health care workers and employers

Governor Janet Mills today announced the launch of Healthcare Training for ME, an initiative of her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to strengthen Maine’s healthcare workforce by expanding availability of free and low-cost career training to help healthcare workers advance their careers, support workforce training needs of healthcare employers, and attract new workers to fast-growing fields.

Governor Janet Mills welcomed the Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Men’s Basketball Team and the Central Maine Community College (CMCC) Women’s Basketball Team to the Maine State House to congratulate them on their national championship victories.

“On behalf of people across Maine, I am thrilled to congratulate the SMCC SeaWolves Men’s Basketball team and the CMCC Mustangs Women’s Basketball team on their National Championship wins,” said Governor Mills. “These victories are the result of hard work, dedication, and perseverance.”

Judge Lawrence will become the first black justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement after the Maine State Senate voted unanimously to confirm Judge Rick E. Lawrence to serve as Associate Justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. With his confirmation, Judge Lawrence is poised to become the first black Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice.

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on MaineHealth and Anthem:

Governor Janet Mills today welcomed a proposal from the Biden Administration to fix the longstanding so-called “family glitch” in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The proposed fix would expand health insurance coverage to an estimated 200,000 uninsured Americans, including 34,000 people in Maine, and lower health insurance costs for nearly one million more Americans.

Governor’s bipartisan bill enhances the independence of the Child Welfare Ombudsman while budget initiatives implement expert-recommendations to improve child safety 

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed bipartisan legislation to strengthen the Office of the Child Welfare Ombudsman.

Governor Janet Mills and Senate President Troy Jackson announced today that the Maine Veterans’ Home Board of Trustees voted on Friday to keep open the Maine Veterans’ Homes in Caribou and Machias.

Governor Janet Mills praised today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that it will release an additional 35,000 H-2B visas nationally for the second half of the 2022 Fiscal Year. These visas will help Maine businesses fill seasonal jobs and temporarily address longstanding workforce shortage issues as businesses prepare for the summer tourism season.