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“I will continue to fight for these priorities because they are what Maine people want.”

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today after Republicans refused to send three critical bond proposals to expand broadband, protect the environment, and conserve land to Maine voters for their consideration:

Governor Janet Mills issued a proclamation today calling for a special legislative session to be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2019 to consider transportation, infrastructure and economic development, environmental protection, and land conservation bonds.

Governor Janet Mills and DACF Commissioner Amanda Beal are calling on USDA Secretary Sonny Purdue to finalize the proposed Origin of Livestock rules to maintain important markets for Maine organic dairy farmers. Because of a lack of clarity in current regulation, some farms outside of Maine have been allowed by their organic certifier to repeatedly transition non-organic livestock into their herd at a lower cost, instead of organically raising substitute cattle after a one-time herd transition.

Governor Janet Mills released the following statement in response to an announcement by the Trump Administration today that it is pursuing avenues for the importation of certain drugs into the United States to help lower the prices of prescription drugs:

“The State of Maine has long led the fight to lower the exorbitant prices of prescription drugs, and I am proud of the progress my Administration and the Legislature has made to address this critical issue.

Governor’s letter follows her use of contingency funds to support longer-term housing needs of those in Portland’s emergency shelter

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has asked the federal government to provide financial support to Maine municipalities and local organizations that are working to support those seeking asylum in Maine.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Department of Health and Human Services is pursuing changes to the eligibility rules for General Assistance to ensure that the program includes people who are intended to receive assistance under the law. The change comes after several months of review by the Mills Administration of the program’s eligibility requirements and their alignment with a 2015 law. The Administration ultimately concluded that the current rules are not fully in line with the legislative intent and thus changed them.

Governor Mills issued the following statement today in response to Maine Family Planning’s announcement that it is withdrawing from the Title X Program as a result of the Trump Administration’s gag-rule:

“The Trump Administration’s gag rule is a misguided, backward effort to deny Maine people critical health care like cancer screenings and reproductive health services. Further, it is an attack rooted in ideology – not in concern for public health – and it will only result in reduced access to health care and less healthy people.

Announces she will hold onto others for continued review until next Legislative session

Governor Janet Mills has signed the following bills into law:

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed the following into law:

Governor Janet Mills announced today that all State of Maine offices will be closed on Friday, July 5, 2019 in observance of Independence Day.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed the following into law:

Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy on track to begin accepting applications for recreational marijuana licenses by the end of 2019.

Governor Janet Mills today signed into law LD 719, An Act Regarding Adult Use Marijuana. The bill, which the Legislature enacted last week, makes changes to the Marijuana Legalization Act (MLA) and approves, with changes, the provisionally adopted major substantive rules developed by the Mills Administration.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed into law LD 1364, An Act Regarding Net Neutrality and Internet Policy, introduced by Rep. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth. The legislation restricts internet service providers from blocking, slowing down, or speeding up the delivery of online content at their discretion and follows the Federal Communication Commission’s repeal of net neutrality rules put in place by the Obama Administration.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that Maine Emergency Management Agency and Deputy Homeland Security Advisor Suzanne Krauss has stepped down to pursue a position in the private sector.

"Suzanne has been a tremendous asset to the State of Maine and a leader in emergency management practices both at home and nationwide," said Governor Mills. "I am thankful for her service, and I wish her the very best."

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed the following into law:

Joined by Maine Tribal leaders and lawmakers, Governor Janet Mills today signed into law LD 1775, An Act to Protect Sustenance Fishing, introduced by Speaker Sara Gideon on the Governor’s behalf. The legislation, which passed the Legislature with near unanimous support, establishes in Maine for the first time water quality standards designed to protect sustenance fishing in certain waters for Maine tribes.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed the following into law:

As part of effort, Mills Administration plans to participate in Federal Task Force

Governor Janet Mills today signed into law LD 994, legislation that requires the Public Utilities Commission to approve the contract for Maine Aqua Ventus, the first of its kind demonstration project of floating offshore wind in the United States.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed the following into law:

In addition to the two-year state budget, Governor Janet Mills has also signed the following bills into law:

Budget expands access to health care, improves education system, provides property tax relief, and saves for a rainy day

Joined by Democratic and Republican lawmakers, Governor Janet Mills today signed into law the state’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 biennial budget. The budget, which the Legislature enacted last Friday with the bipartisan support of two-thirds of its members, expands health care, improves Maine’s education system, provides property tax relief, and invests in the state’s Rainy Day Fund.