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In anticipation of an "Alberta clipper" storm system arriving tonight that is expected to bring snow, mixed precipitation, and strong winds to much of Maine, Governor Mills has directed all State of Maine offices to open on a delayed schedule tomorrow, Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 11:00 AM.

Governor Janet Mills tonight welcomed the members-elect of the 132nd Maine Legislature to Maine's state capital during a banquet and reception for incoming legislators at the Augusta Civic Center. The banquet was held as part of the Pre-Legislative Conference, a gathering hosted by the Legislative Council to prepare new and returning lawmakers for the next session of the Maine Legislature. Governor Mills will swear-in members of the 132nd Maine Legislature tomorrow.

Dismissal by Maine Superior Court of Consent Decree follows finding that State of Maine has achieved substantial compliance to improve mental health services

Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Superior Court has dismissed the Augusta Mental Health Institute (AMHI) Consent Decree, marking a significant and successful resolution to the judicial system's longstanding legal oversight of Maine's community mental health system.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that a second round of applications is now open for Maine small businesses to help them rebuild and recover from last winter's devastating storms.

The Department of Economic and Community Development today opened applications for approximately $2 million in remaining funding for Maine small businesses and nonprofit organizations through its Business Recovery and Resilience Fund to make storm-related repairs and strengthen infrastructure to better withstand future storms.

The settlement recognizes progress made and underscores commitment to improving children's behavioral health services

Governor Janet Mills announced today that the State of Maine and the United States Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ) have reached a settlement agreement in the September 9, 2024 lawsuit, United States of America v. State of Maine. Maine is one of several states where the U.S. DOJ had issued findings or pursued other legal action related to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for children's behavioral health services.

The updated Maine Won't Wait plan builds on Maine's progress and recommends commonsense strategies to reduce emissions, enhance resilience, and grow the economy over the next four years

Governor Mills announces 200 Maine communities have now enrolled in the Community Resilience Partnership, achieving goal set in her State of the State Address

Cohen will assume role of Acting Commissioner upon Head's retirement on November 30, 2024

Governor Janet Mills announced today that Commissioner of the Maine Department of Professional & Financial Regulation (DPFR) Anne Head will retire at the end of this month after more than sixteen years in the role.

Final phase of the Pandemic Recovery for an Innovative Maine Economy (PRIME) program makes 48 awards to support and bolster Maine technology-based organizations

Augusta, MAINE -- Governor Janet Mills today announced $7 million in grant awards from her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help Maine technology companies create jobs and strengthen Maine's innovation economy.

Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement recognizing Veterans Day:

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the result of the presidential election:

Governor Mills presented with France's highest honor for her efforts to promote the French language in Maine

President of France Emmanuel Macron has awarded Governor Janet Mills with the distinguished Legion of Honor for her efforts to promote and honor French language and culture in Maine.

One year after the shootings, Governor Mills reminds Maine people that, "we are not alone, that we are 'Lewiston Strong', and that we will continue to heal, together."

Governor Janet Mills this morning paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the tragedy in Lewiston and praised the strength of Maine people in a video released on social media. Today marks one year since the shootings at Just-In-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar and Grille in Lewiston that took the lives of eighteen people and injured many others.

Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide this Friday, October 25, 2024 in remembrance and honor of those lost, injured, and impacted by the tragedy in Lewiston last year. This Friday will mark one year since the shootings at Just-In-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar and Grille in Lewiston that took the lives of eighteen people and injured many others.

The Governor issued the following statement:

Purchase of 278-home community is the first of its kind under a new measure signed into law last year by Governor Mills & financed in part by funding proposed by Governor and approved by Legislature

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day:

“Today, we honor the first stewards of the extraordinary place we now call Maine. For thousands of years, the Wabanaki Nations – the People of the Dawnland – have shaped the character, culture, and identity of the home we share. On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, I ask all Maine people to join me in recommitting to building a shared future with Maine’s Tribal Nations that is rooted in mutual trust, respect, and collaboration.”

Governor Mills and delegation will return to Maine following a series of productive meetings in Norway and Denmark focused on promoting and positioning Maine as a leader in floating offshore wind development

Copenhagen, DENMARK -- Governor Janet Mills and a delegation of State of Maine officials today completed the second and final leg of their weeklong international mission to Norway and Denmark focused on positioning Maine as a leader in the responsible development and deployment of floating offshore wind.

Esbjerg, DENMARK -- Governor Janet Mills today praised the Maine Senate's confirmation of Sara Gagné-Holmes of Readfield to serve as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. The Senate confirmed her nomination by a vote of 24 to 8.

Governor Mills and Maine delegation meet with local Norwegian government and offshore wind industry leaders during first phase of weeklong international mission to promote and position Maine as a leader in offshore wind development

Haugesund, NORWAY -- Governor Janet Mills and a delegation of State of Maine officials have completed the first leg of a week-long international mission to Norway and Denmark focused on promoting and positioning Maine as a world leader in the responsible development and deployment of offshore wind.

Bergen, NORWAY -- Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement one year following the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel:

"Today, conflicts across the globe, much like the one raging in the Middle East, have far-reaching consequences. They touch the lives of people far from the epicenter of hostility and drive discussion and debate that are important but that can become heated and antagonistic. Maine is no exception.

The share of Maine households reliant on heating oil decreased more than 6 percent from 2022 to 2023, continuing a downward trend since Governor Mills took office tied to record heat pump adoption, which is cutting energy costs while making buildings and homes more efficient

Governor Janet Mills today announced that the share of Maine households reliant on oil as their primary heat source fell by more than six percent between 2022 and 2023, the largest year over year decrease since at least 2010, according to new federal data.

Commission chaired by former Maine Labor Commissioner will conduct first comprehensive evaluation of school construction needs since 1998

Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order establishing a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of school construction and renovation financing in Maine.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that the State of Maine is deploying assets and resources to assist the State of North Carolina with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Maine Forest Service (MFS) are deploying emergency response teams and command and support vehicles to North Carolina to help with recovery efforts.

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today applauding the U.S. Department of Energy for awarding a $425 million capacity contract -- one of the largest Federal investments in energy development in Maine ever -- to advance the Aroostook Renewable Project, a proposed clean energy transmission line project in northern Maine:

Conversation follows Surgeon General's Advisory on the danger that growing rates of loneliness and isolation pose to public health