Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will deliver the State of the State Address to a Joint Convention of the Legislature in the House Chamber on Tuesday, January 30, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
The Governor was invited to deliver her Address by the Legislature’s Presiding Officers, Senate President Troy Jackson and Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross. A copy of their invitation is attached (PDF), along with Governor Mills’ acceptance letter (PDF).
In her remarks, Governor Mills will highlight the resilience and resolve of Maine people over the past year, especially the last several months which were marked by the tragedy in Lewiston and last month’s severe wind, rain, and flooding, among other challenges. The Governor also will outline policy proposals to improve the lives and livelihoods of Maine people.
“Over the past year, and in particular the last several months, the resilience and resolve of Maine people has been tested mightily – by the horrific tragedy in Lewiston in October, the severe wind and rain storm in December, and the many other challenges we have faced along the way. But in these difficult moments, the people of Maine have banded together in support of one another, their communities, and our state like never before,”Governor Mills wrote in her letter. “While at times it may be difficult to see hope, I see it every day in the simple acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity by people across our state. And it is because of Maine people – because of their unyielding resilience and resolve in the hardest of times – that I feel more confident in the future of our state and in our ability to address our challenges than ever before.”
The Governor’s Office will release additional logistical information about the State of the State Address in days prior.