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In accordance with a directive of President Trump, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at full-staff for the remainder of today, Monday, January 20, 2025 for Inauguration Day.

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day:

Governor Janet Mills applauded an announcement by the Biden-Harris Administration that Maine's Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub will receive an additional $22 million to position Maine as a global leader in forest-based biomaterial production and manufacturing.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will deliver her State of the Budget Address to a Joint Convention of the Legislature in the House Chamber on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that the State of Maine is deploying a team of Maine Forest Rangers and volunteer firefighters to help battle the devastating wildfires in Southern California.

Over the last week, wildfires have destroyed approximately 40,000 acres in greater Los Angeles, with high winds forecast to complicate containment efforts in the coming days. Two crews from Maine -- consisting of eight Forest Rangers and twelve volunteer firefighters -- will assist response and recovery efforts for a two-week period.

Governor proposes balanced approach of investments, spending reductions, and targeted revenue enhancements to balance budget while maintaining core voter-approved programs

Governor Janet Mills today unveiled her Administration's budget proposal for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 biennium.

Recognizing the critical need to ensure affordable, reliable energy for all Maine people and businesses, Governor Mills proposes elevating the Governor's Energy Office to a cabinet-level department in upcoming budget proposal

Governor Janet Mills today announced that she will propose elevating the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) to a cabinet-level department as part of her upcoming biennial budget proposal.

Governor's bipartisan legislation, sponsored by House and Senate Democratic and Republican leadership, is the first bill of the new legislative session

Governor Janet Mills and Senate and House Democratic and Republican leadership today introduced major legislation to strengthen the ability of Maine communities, homeowners, businesses, and emergency response personnel to prepare for and withstand future severe storms.

Governor also congratulates five Maine employers for earning national recognition for their efforts to recruit, employ, and retain veterans

Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration's 2024 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign resulted in the hiring of 191 veterans and military family members by Maine employers, exceeding -- and nearly doubling -- the campaign's goal of 100 hires in 100 days.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that Heather Johnson, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), will step down from her position on March 1, 2025.

Flags to remain lowered until January 28, 2025

In accordance with a directive of President Biden, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. Per the President's proclamation and pursuant to U.S. Code (4 U.S.C. 7m), the flags are to be flown at half-staff for a period of 30 days from the death of the former president and are to be returned to full staff at sunset on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter:

Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order establishing a task force to examine the opportunities and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for Maine's people, economy, and institutions.

Tarlan Ahmadov, a seasoned workforce leader and former state refugee coordinator, will begin on January 21

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has appointed Tarlan Ahmadov, a seasoned workforce development leader and former state refugee coordinator, as the first director of the Maine Office of New Americans (ONA).

During a ceremony this morning at the Blaine House, Governor Janet Mills presented Maine Beer Company, Sargent Corporation, Panolam Surface Systems, and WEX with the 2024 Governor's Award for Business Excellence (GABE).

Since its creation by former Governor McKernan in 1991, the prestigious annual GABE award has recognized and celebrated Maine businesses with a high level of commitment to their community, their employees, and to exemplary performance in the manufacturing or service professions.

Governor Janet Mills released the following statement today praising President Biden's designation of the Frances Perkins National Historic Landmark in Newcastle as a National Monument:

In anticipation of an overnight storm system that is forecast to bring freezing rain during the Tuesday morning commute, Governor Mills has directed state offices to open on a delayed schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will nominate accomplished small business owner, attorney, and former lawmaker Heather Sanborn of Portland to serve as Public Advocate for the State of Maine.

If confirmed, Sanborn will succeed current Public Advocate Bill Harwood, who announced recently that he will retire at the end of January.

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