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Gov. Janet Mills

Published
November 22, 2023

Gov. Mills, tribal leaders hold three-hour summit on sovereignty issues

While no breakthroughs were reported, both sides agreed to work together during the upcoming legislative session.
Published
November 20, 2023

Commission investigating Lewiston shootings begins ‘daunting’ task, requests subpoena power

The commission appoints 4 staff members, says it plans to issue a written report on its findings within 6 months and plans to ask the Legislature for authorization to issue subpoenas.
Published
November 16, 2023

State workers call on Gov. Mills to raise wages

Employees delivered more than 1,100 letters to the governor, arguing that lagging public sector salaries are responsible for rampant job vacancies in state government.
Published
November 15, 2023

Commission investigating Lewiston shootings will hold first meeting next week

The seven-member panel appointed by Gov. Janet Mills will meet Monday in Augusta to discuss the path forward in investigating the Oct. 25 shootings.
Published
October 30, 2023

Mills abruptly ends press conference on Lewiston shootings after questioning turns combative

Speaking at the State House on Monday afternoon, Gov. Janet Mills stopped short of calling for changes to state or federal gun laws.

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Published
October 25, 2023

Maine asks for federal waiver to let asylum seekers go to work

Although there is no provision for such waivers, the request comes as advocates lobby Congress to support a bill sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree to shorten the waiting time for work permits.
Published
October 23, 2023

Maine is named a forest bioproducts tech hub, opening door to investment

The highly competitive designation comes with a $500,000 planning grant and the opportunity to receive an additional $50 million-$75 million in federal funding for wood fiber bioproducts innovation.
Published
October 10, 2023

Gov. Mills’ post of encampment photos puzzles allies and critics alike

The governor removed a Facebook post that included photos of a Portland homeless encampment juxtaposed with more idyllic scenes of mountains, lakes, the coast and a county fair and words that asked "where in Maine are these spots?"
Published
October 9, 2023

Wabanaki leaders, advocates rally outside the Maine State House for Question 6

Participants in the Indigenous Peoples Day rally call for expanded sovereignty rights for tribal communities and passage of a ballot question next month to restore treaty language to printed copies of the Maine Constitution.
Published
October 8, 2023

Midcoast towns get state grants to counter climate change

Bowdoinham is one of 53 towns across the state to receive a grant aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change on Maine communities.