Newsroom

Prudent fiscal management, Federal pandemic relief, and rising prices are expected to increase receipts to the State’s General Fund even in the face of flat tax rates

Following its meeting today, Maine’s nonpartisan Revenue Forecasting Committee (RFC) is expected to upgrade the State’s General Fund revenue forecast by approximately $822 million for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023, representing approximately a 9.7 percent increase over previous projections for the current fiscal year and next.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is now accepting applications for Phase 1 of the Forestry Recovery Initiative, a multi-phase grant program to support Maine’s forest products industry and the people it employs, create and sustain jobs in rural Maine, and strengthen the state’s economy.

Governor also sends letter to NECEC urging them to voluntarily halt construction of power line until the DEP and the Court reach their independent conclusions

Pursuant to Article IV, Part Third, Section 19 of the Maine Constitution, Governor Janet Mills today signed proclamations certifying the results of the November 2, 2021 election, including:

Governor Mills and Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher issued the following statements today on the U.S. Court of Appeals’ decision to reinstate a 967 square mile fisheries closure off the Maine coast. The closure had been temporarily suspended by U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker in October as a result of a lawsuit filed by the Maine Lobster Union.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that, effective immediately, all Maine adults age 18 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, regardless of underlying medical condition. Expanding booster eligibility will protect the health of Maine people, limit transmission of the deadly Delta variant, and preserve our health care system's capacity now overburdened because of a sustained surge of COVID-19 cases.

Farmingdale, MAINE – During a visit to a community solar site in Farmingdale today, Governor Janet Mills declared this week, November 15-21, as National Apprenticeship Week in Maine and underscored the value of Maine’s apprenticeship program in strengthening Maine’s workforce.

The community solar site, which is under construction, is owned-and-operated by Nautilus Solar and built by Borrego Solar with E.S. Boulos, a long-time electrical contractor with headquarters in Westbrook, completing the electrical work.

New Federal funds will combine with unprecedented investments from Governor & Legislature in state budget to improve Maine’s infrastructure

Washington, D.C. – Today, Governor Janet Mills joined President Joe Biden, Biden Administration officials, fellow Governors, Members of Congress, and others at the White House as the President signed into law the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Governor Mills was invited by the President to attend.

Milford, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration is launching the Forestry Recovery Initiative to support Maine’s forest products industry and the people it employs, create and sustain jobs in rural Maine, and strengthen the state’s economy.

Governor Janet Mills announced today – Veterans Day – that the U.S. Department of Labor has ecognized three Maine employers for their contributions to veteran employment.

The U.S. Department of Labor today named Career Systems Development Corporation and Penobscot Job Corps Center in Bangor, Ecocor in Searsmont, and Hollywood Casino Hotel and Raceway in Bangor as 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipients. The award recognizes employers across the nation who exemplify a commitment to employing U.S. military veterans.

Payments will be issued from mid-November through December to support Maine people who worked during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic

Governor Janet Mills announced today that 524,754 working Maine people will receive a Disaster Relief Payment of $285. The payments will be issued by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) beginning Monday, November 15, 2021 through the end of the year.

Hope, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration is investing $20 million in federal funds through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help Maine farmers and food processers upgrade aging infrastructure. These funds will help our farmers increase the supply of Maine-grown food, meet growing demand, create and sustain jobs in one of Maine’s iconic heritage industries. At the same time, these improvements will strengthen our economy and enhance Maine’s national reputation for food excellence.

With energy prices forecast to rise, Maine people are encouraged to make homes more energy efficient and know heating assistance is available if needed

With energy prices forecast to rise this winter, The Governor’s Energy Office has released an updated winter heating resource guide to help Maine people and families take action to save money, improve their home’s energy efficiency, and find heating assistance if needed.

Governor also requests to restart the Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Task Force to ensure regional discussions among states and federal government about leasing commercial offshore wind projects

Governor also highlights the availability of robust financial assistance to help Maine people heat their homes this winter

Brewer, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today unveiled a slate of initiatives from her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help Maine people weatherize their homes, reduce their reliance on harmful fossil fuels, and cut their energy costs.

Mainers can shop for plans, compare options, and enroll in 2022 health coverage

Governor Janet Mills is encouraging Maine people to visit CoverME.gov, Maine's new Health Insurance Marketplace, to shop for and select affordable health insurance coverage for 2022 during the Open Enrollment period now under way.

New program, through the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, is intended to help businesses struggling with expenses

Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development is now accepting applications for the Maine Jobs and Recovery Small Business Grant Program.

Governor Janet Mills, Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew, and Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Nirav D. Shah released the following statements today after the U.S. CDC recommended Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old:

Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following statements in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Doe v.

Maine is the 4th state in the nation to achieve 80 percent of all residents age 12 and older who are fully vaccinated

Governor Janet Mills announced today that 80 percent of Maine residents who are eligible for a vaccine (ages 12+) are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the U.S. CDC. Maine is the fourth state in the nation to achieve the milestone.

Governor Janet Mills, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils Jake Steinfield, and students and staff from Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School in Deer Isle, Gorham Middle School in Gorham and SeDoMoCha School in Dover-Foxcroft today virtually cut the ribbons on their new state-of-the-art DON’T QUIT! Fitness Centers.

Governor Janet Mills today unveiled a slate of initiatives from her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to encourage people to pursue health care jobs in Maine and strengthen the state’s health care workforce, including new programs that make it more affordable to become a health care professional and make it easier to advance in their careers once they do.