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The Pandemic Recovery for an Innovative Maine Economy (PRIME) Fund, open now through May 19, helps Maine technology companies with investment to recover from pandemic, develop new products, attract new customers, and sustain growth.

Governor Janet Mills today announced the launch of a $39.6 million grant program from her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help Maine technology companies recover from the pandemic, invest in new products and business lines, attract new customers, and create long-term economic growth.

“Today, I am here to say to Maine people: help is on the way. You are our greatest asset – and this budget delivers for you.”

One day after winning the overwhelming support of the Legislature, Governor Janet Mills signed the supplemental budget into law today.

Scarcity of required gear is making it extremely difficult for lobstermen to meet the May 1st deadline

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement tonight applauding the Legislature’s overwhelming bipartisan approval of her supplemental budget proposal:

“I do not want to veto this measure only to have the end result be that we disagreed and made no progress at all… Let us make concrete progress through consensus rather than allowing progress to fall victim to legitimate disagreement.”

Governor Janet Mills today sent a letter asking the Legislature to recall LD 1862 and instead advance a compromise that would responsibly expand Maine’s Good Samaritan Law to ensure that any person rendering aid at the scene of an overdose qualifies for immunity.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed into law LD 2029, legislation to strengthen the Maine National Guard’s response to sexual assault and harassment.

A new $21 million program, Healthcare Training for ME, expands availability of free and low-cost career training for health care workers and employers

Governor Janet Mills today announced the launch of Healthcare Training for ME, an initiative of her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to strengthen Maine’s healthcare workforce by expanding availability of free and low-cost career training to help healthcare workers advance their careers, support workforce training needs of healthcare employers, and attract new workers to fast-growing fields.

Governor Janet Mills welcomed the Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Men’s Basketball Team and the Central Maine Community College (CMCC) Women’s Basketball Team to the Maine State House to congratulate them on their national championship victories.

“On behalf of people across Maine, I am thrilled to congratulate the SMCC SeaWolves Men’s Basketball team and the CMCC Mustangs Women’s Basketball team on their National Championship wins,” said Governor Mills. “These victories are the result of hard work, dedication, and perseverance.”

Judge Lawrence will become the first black justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement after the Maine State Senate voted unanimously to confirm Judge Rick E. Lawrence to serve as Associate Justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. With his confirmation, Judge Lawrence is poised to become the first black Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice.

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on MaineHealth and Anthem:

Governor Janet Mills today welcomed a proposal from the Biden Administration to fix the longstanding so-called “family glitch” in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The proposed fix would expand health insurance coverage to an estimated 200,000 uninsured Americans, including 34,000 people in Maine, and lower health insurance costs for nearly one million more Americans.

Governor’s bipartisan bill enhances the independence of the Child Welfare Ombudsman while budget initiatives implement expert-recommendations to improve child safety 

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed bipartisan legislation to strengthen the Office of the Child Welfare Ombudsman.

Governor Janet Mills and Senate President Troy Jackson announced today that the Maine Veterans’ Home Board of Trustees voted on Friday to keep open the Maine Veterans’ Homes in Caribou and Machias.

Governor Janet Mills praised today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that it will release an additional 35,000 H-2B visas nationally for the second half of the 2022 Fiscal Year. These visas will help Maine businesses fill seasonal jobs and temporarily address longstanding workforce shortage issues as businesses prepare for the summer tourism season.

Governor Mills has proposed $3.5 million in her budget to support Senate President Jackson’s legislation

Governor Janet Mills today signed legislation, sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson and enacted unanimously by the State Legislature, to keep Maine Veterans’ Homes in Caribou and Machias open. Governor Mills has proposed $3.5 million in her budget change package, which is also currently being considered by the Legislature, to fund the measure.

Program commits nearly $16 million in Federal funds to help seafood dealers and processors in Maine recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, invest in technology and infrastructure, and increase resiliency to future market disruptions

Governor Janet Mills announced today the opening of a nearly $16 million grant program through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help Maine’s wholesale seafood dealers and processors recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and invest in infrastructure improvements that will make their businesses more resilient to potential future market disruptions.

Scarcity of required gear is making it extremely difficult for lobstermen to meet the May 1st deadline

Governor Mills had pushed the USDA multiple times to finalize the rule

To honor the service of Maine’s Vietnam veterans on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Governor Janet Mills today participated in a wreath laying ceremony hosted by the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services at the Vietnam Memorial in Capitol Park in Augusta. Governor Mills was joined by the Commissioner of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Major General Doug Farnham, and the Director of the Bureau of Veterans’ Services, David Richmond.

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the passing of Representative Ted Kryzak (R-Acton): 

“I was saddened to learn of the passing of Representative Kryzak. He cared deeply for his neighbors – the people of Acton, Lebanon, and Shapleigh – and he represented them with goodwill and unwavering dedication in the Legislature. I extend my sincere condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.”

To celebrate Maine Maple Sunday, Governor Janet Mills and Commissioner of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Amanda Beal visited Goranson Farm in Dresden today, touring the farm and sugarhouse with owners Jan Goranson and Rob Johanson. After honoring the day with a special Maine maple sundae, Governor Mills expressed her appreciation of the Goranson Farm family and all maple producers across the state.

Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order (PDF) establishing a permanent Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma to ensure that survivors of harassment or assault in the military are being connected to all available resources and to improve the Maine National Guard’s responses to assault and harassment within its ranks.

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement recognizing former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who died at the age of 84 today following a battle with cancer.

In recognition of the agricultural community and its significant contributions to the State of Maine, Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed March 20, 2022-March 26, 2022 Agriculture Week (PDF).