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Gov. Janet Mills

Published
July 9, 2023

Maine has tacked left as nation lurches right in culture wars

Embracing the state motto – 'I lead' – Maine lawmakers led in a different direction, safeguarding and expanding access to abortion and gender-affirming care.
Published
July 8, 2023

Budget approved by Democrats won’t go into effect until fall

Upset over being shut out of negotiations, Republicans vote against the state budget. It still passes, but without their votes, the newly added $800 million can't be spent until October.
Published
July 7, 2023

Biden approves federal disaster declaration for spring flooding in Maine

The move unlocks federal grant funding to address damages across eight counties to roads and bridges, clear debris and install protective measures.
Published
July 6, 2023

New Maine wrongful death law ties cap on damages to inflation, extends time limit to sue

Gov. Janet Mills allowed the bill to become law Thursday without her signature. Another bill that would have extended the statute of limitations on medical negligence claims failed to get support.
Published
July 6, 2023

Maine Legislature passes budget with paid family leave, tax cut for retirees

Both the House and Senate voted for passage, but opposition from House Republicans meant there was not enough support to meet the two-thirds threshold needed for the supplemental spending package to take effect immediately.

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Published
July 6, 2023

Maine lawmakers fail to override governor’s veto of tribal bill

The House voted 84-57 in favor of overriding Gov. Janet Mills' veto, which falls 10 votes short of the two-thirds support needed and sustains the veto.
Published
June 30, 2023

Portland asks Mills to house asylum seekers at college campus in Unity or call in National Guard

The letter to the governor, spurred by a proposal from the Greater Portland Council of Governments, comes as the city is preparing to close a shelter for asylum seekers at the Portland Expo on Aug. 16.
Published
June 29, 2023

Gov. Mills: I will sign paid family leave into law

With the governor pledging her support, Maine will become the 13th state to have a mandatory paid family and medical leave program.
Published
June 28, 2023

‘Maine has a brilliant future in space,’ NASA chief says during Brunswick visit

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson promoted Maine's growing space industry as plans for the proposed Maine Space Complex get off the ground.
Published
June 28, 2023

Mills says she’ll sign budget deal that includes money for paid family leave, child care

The governor's support ensures that Maine will become the 13th state to implement mandatory paid leave to workers who need time off to care for family members or themselves.