Bobbi Johnson, a 30-year veteran in the state’s child welfare office, will take over leadership of the agency after the former director resigned amid a legislative review of child deaths.
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Advocates call for decriminalizing drug possession, but Mills administration strongly opposes bill
Supporters argue that substance use and addiction should be treated as public health issues, not as crimes, but officials warn of unintended consequences.
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Gov. Janet Mills asks Legislature to create new state office for immigrants
The Office of New Americans would help asylum seekers and other immigrants integrate into the workforce and community.
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Gov. Mills to deliver State of the State address on Jan. 30
The address follows recent challenges the state is facing, including the Lewiston mass shootings in October and a deadly wind and rainstorm last month.
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Lawmakers propose bills to expand tribal gaming
Lawmakers will hold public hearings Wednesday afternoon on proposals to grant tribes exclusive access to all Internet gambling and to open the door for a tribal casino.
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Guns, housing, budget among top issues as Maine Legislature starts second session
Lawmakers return to the State House on Wednesday for the start of the second regular session of the 131st Legislature.
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Maine state employees ratify contracts that increase pay, benefits
The 4 contracts ratified over the weekend cover more than 9,000 state employers, providing a 6% pay increase on Jan. 1, an $800 payment in February in lieu of retroactive raises and an additional 3% pay bump in July.
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Gov. Mills visits Skowhegan mill redevelopment project that suffered millions in flooding damage
Mills, along with state, county and local officials, toured the damage and offered her support, as the state begins to seek federal aid for the hardest hit areas following Monday’s powerful storm.
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With ‘deep sadness’ Gov. Janet Mills ponders Lewiston mass shooting
No easy answers for what should come next, but determined to consider every option.
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Dolly Parton and Gov. Janet Mills highlight free-books program for Maine children
Maine is working with Parton’s Imagination Library literacy initiative to expand the program across the state.