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Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Inaugural Celebration – which will take place on Thursday, January 5th from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center – will feature entertainment from Maine-based musicians as well as food and beverages from across the state.

“The inaugural celebration pays tribute to our incredible state and people,” said Governor Janet Mills. “I am thrilled to showcase the extraordinary foods, cultures, and music that make our state so special.”

The inauguration will feature original poetry readings and musical performances

Appropriations omnibus contains regulatory pause for lobster industry secured by Governor Mills, Maine Congressional Delegation

Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement after Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which includes a regulatory pause for Maine’s lobster industry secured by Governor Mills and Maine’s Congressional Delegation:

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement urging Maine people to continue to exercise caution amid today’s winter storm:

“The State Emergency Operations Center is closely monitoring the storm, and the State is coordinating with our electric utilities, local emergency management partners, and transportation officials to respond to the storm and keep Maine people safe.

With a major winter storm expected to bring rain, high winds, coastal flooding, and freezing temperatures that will create hazardous conditions, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices closed tomorrow, December 23, 2022.

“We want to be sure that Maine people are safe heading into the holiday weekend,” said Governor Janet Mills. “I continue to strongly urge folks to prepare for this storm, to take precautions, especially when traveling, and to check-in on your family, friends, and neighbors.”

Governor Janet Mills and the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are urging Maine people to prepare for rain, high winds, coastal flooding, and freezing temperatures ahead of the major incoming winter storm.

MEMA is coordinating preparedness efforts with County Emergency Management Agencies, State partners, and utility companies ahead of the storm, which will impact holiday travel.

The regulatory pause was authored by Sens. Collins, King and Reps. Pingree, Golden and supported by Governor Mills

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, and Governor Janet Mills announced that they were successful in securing a regulatory pause for Maine’s lobster industry in the omnibus appropriations bill that is expected to pass the Senate and House this week.

As Legislature considers energy relief, Governor takes executive action to deliver heating aid to low-income, older Maine people 

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to Senate President Troy Jackson and House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross temporarily appointing an Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the proposed Winter Emergency Energy Relief Plan:

Inaugural Celebration to be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023

The Inauguration of Governor Janet T. Mills will take place on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta.

The Maine Constitution prescribes that the inauguration of the governor occurs every four years on the first Wednesday after the first Tuesday of January. Senate President Troy Jackson will administer the Oath of Office.

With heavy snow expected across much of Maine tomorrow afternoon, Governor Janet Mills has directed the early closure of all State of Maine offices tomorrow, Friday, December 16, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.

Tomorrow is the last day to enroll to avoid a gap in coverage in 2023

Governor Mills is reminding Maine residents who lack affordable health coverage that tomorrow, December 15, 2022, is the deadline to sign up through CoverME.gov, Maine’s health insurance marketplace, for an affordable health plan that starts in the new year. 

Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan initiative – matched with other Federal funding – will expand training and career opportunities for doctors, nurses, social workers, and other health professionals

Governor Janet Mills announced today the award of $2.25 million to strengthen Maine’s health care workforce by expanding training opportunities for health care professionals in rural communities and establishing a new system to match people to those opportunities. 

During a ceremony held today at The Blaine House, Governor Janet Mills presented four Maine businesses with her Governor’s Award for Business Excellence.

Since 1991, the annual award has recognized and celebrated Maine businesses with a high level of commitment to their community and employees, as well as exemplary performance in the manufacturing or service profession.

Second Round of Forestry Recovery Initiative Builds upon $6 Million Already Awarded

Governor Janet Mills announced today that 19 Maine forestry companies have been awarded grants totaling $14 million from the final round of the Forest Recovery Initiative of her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan.

Governor Janet Mills released the following statement on the Senate Republicans’ rejection of the Emergency Winter Heating Relief Plan. The Plan, negotiated with Republicans and Democratic leadership in the Legislature over the past several weeks, is a package of short-term measures aimed at ensuring that low-income and middle-class Maine people and families can stay warm, safe, and secure this winter amid near record high energy prices.

The plan proposes sending $450 checks to Maine people, supplementing home heating assistance and emergency fuel programs, and funding emergency short-term housing to avoid homelessness during winter months

Governor Janet Mills today unveiled the Emergency Winter Energy Relief Plan, a package of short-term measures aimed at ensuring that low-income and middle-class Maine people and families can stay warm, safe, and secure this winter amid near record high energy prices.

Communications Director Scott Ogden to Serve as a Deputy Chief of Staff, DECD Spokesman Goodman to Join Governor’s Office as Deputy Press Secretary

Governor Janet Mills announced today that her longtime spokeswoman Lindsay Crete will step down from her post on December 9, 2022. Crete has served as Press Secretary to Governor Mills since she assumed office in January of 2019.

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement regarding the forthcoming emergency winter heating relief plan: 

Governor says she looks forward to reviewing recommendations and asks Advisory Council to continue meeting on a regular basis moving forward

Record Clean Energy Investments Achieved Since State’s Climate Action Plan, Maine Won’t Wait, Was Released in 2020

Waterville, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will invest $5.4 million in State and Federal funds in two climate initiatives to protect Maine communities and to create good-paying clean energy jobs.

Joins Maine CDC to unveil five-year HIV prevention and care plan 

Following its meeting today, Maine’s nonpartisan Revenue Forecasting Committee (RFC) is expected to upgrade the State’s General Fund revenue forecast by approximately $282.8 million for the current biennium, which ends June 2023. The RFC also increased its projection for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 by $488.6 million.

Maine Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, and Governor Janet Mills today released the following statement after Whole Foods Market said it would stop selling Maine lobster nationwide: