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Governor Mills has proposed $3.5 million in her budget to support Senate President Jackson’s legislation

Governor Janet Mills today signed legislation, sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson and enacted unanimously by the State Legislature, to keep Maine Veterans’ Homes in Caribou and Machias open. Governor Mills has proposed $3.5 million in her budget change package, which is also currently being considered by the Legislature, to fund the measure.

Program commits nearly $16 million in Federal funds to help seafood dealers and processors in Maine recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, invest in technology and infrastructure, and increase resiliency to future market disruptions

Governor Janet Mills announced today the opening of a nearly $16 million grant program through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help Maine’s wholesale seafood dealers and processors recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and invest in infrastructure improvements that will make their businesses more resilient to potential future market disruptions.

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

Governor Mills had pushed the USDA multiple times to finalize the rule

To honor the service of Maine’s Vietnam veterans on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Governor Janet Mills today participated in a wreath laying ceremony hosted by the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services at the Vietnam Memorial in Capitol Park in Augusta. Governor Mills was joined by the Commissioner of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Major General Doug Farnham, and the Director of the Bureau of Veterans’ Services, David Richmond.

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the passing of Representative Ted Kryzak (R-Acton): 

“I was saddened to learn of the passing of Representative Kryzak. He cared deeply for his neighbors – the people of Acton, Lebanon, and Shapleigh – and he represented them with goodwill and unwavering dedication in the Legislature. I extend my sincere condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.”

To celebrate Maine Maple Sunday, Governor Janet Mills and Commissioner of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Amanda Beal visited Goranson Farm in Dresden today, touring the farm and sugarhouse with owners Jan Goranson and Rob Johanson. After honoring the day with a special Maine maple sundae, Governor Mills expressed her appreciation of the Goranson Farm family and all maple producers across the state.

Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order (PDF) establishing a permanent Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma 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.

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement recognizing former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who died at the age of 84 today following a battle with cancer.

In recognition of the agricultural community and its significant contributions to the State of Maine, Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed March 20, 2022-March 26, 2022 Agriculture Week (PDF).

Governor Mills also declares March as Francophonie Month in Maine to celebrate the contributions of people of French heritage

After declaring March as Francophonie Month in Maine, Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today in honor of International Francophonie Day:

Governor also commits more funding to strengthen behavioral health system, address PFAS, and bolster emergency housing services

Change package proposal tackles immediate needs for community services while advancing long-term efforts to strengthen and improve Maine’s behavioral health system

Washington, D.C. — Governor Janet Mills and Maine’s Congressional Delegation announced that President Joe Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration for the counties of Knox, Waldo, and York as a result of damages from flash and tributary flooding between October 30 and 31, 2021. The Disaster Declaration was requested by the Governor and supported by U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden.

Governor’s funding proposal supports legislation from Senate President Jackson to save Veterans Homes

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will dedicate $3.5 million in her forthcoming change package to keep the Maine Veterans Homes in Caribou and Machias open. The Governor will propose $1.75 million in General Fund money, which will leverage $1.75 million in additional Federal funding, for a total of $3.5 million.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the difference between median earnings for men and women in Maine who worked full-time, year-round in 2019 was $10,237. 

Governor Janet Mills today applauded the Legislature’s Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business (IDEA) for unanimously supporting a bill sponsored by Speaker Ryan Fecteau to raise the wages of Maine’s child care workers.

Governor Janet Mills, Maine’s first woman Governor, issued the following statement in honor of International Women’s Day:

Governor Janet Mills and Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) Commissioner Amanda Beal issued the following statements applauding an announcement from Organic Valley this morning that the company will offer small Northeast organic family farms a market for their milk after Horizon Organic notified them last year it intended not to renew its contract with

More than 80 percent of awards from Maine Technology Institute will support the economic recovery of small, rural forestry companies

Requests focus on preserving working farmlands and working forests

The Mills Administration today announced two calls for proposals through the Lands for Maine's Future Program (LMF). The requests are for working farmland and working forest proposals and build on earlier solicitations for conservation, recreation, water access, and working waterfront proposals.