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PublishedFebruary 21, 2019
Opponents refocus lobbying efforts in light of Mills’ support for CMP power line
'We can't say no to every single project,' said the governor, explaining her support for the proposed 145-mile line that would carry hydropower from Quebec to Massachusetts.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2019
Mills administration will increase supplemental food stamp benefit for working Mainers
The monthly amount for those who work 30 hours per week, or 20 hours if they have a small child, will jump from $15 to $50, paid for with federal funds that went unspent by the LePage administration.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2019
Janet Mills looks ahead after turbulent LePage era
For many, Janet Mills' style is an overdue breath of fresh air.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2019
Last Mills Cabinet nominee to come up for confirmation wins committee’s backing
Amanda Beal, who now heads the Maine Farmland Trust, gets a unanimous endorsement.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2019
Maine’s rural broadband may get a boost
Two proposed bond measures would provide $120 million for projects in underserved areas, and the political will has grown.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2019
Democrat’s bill offers incentive for developers to build affordable housing
The legislation's sponsor acknowledges that even the $80 million effort won't meet the state's 'immense need.'
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2019
Federal lawsuit hangs over Eves, LePage as private citizens
The case is the last one pending in federal court in which the former governor is a named party.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2019
Maine’s next 2-year budget focuses on funding education and Medicaid expansion – with no new taxes
Gov. Janet Mills proposes an $8 billion plan that would increase General Fund spending 11%, saying Maine can afford to put more money into schools, public safety and municipal revenue sharing.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2019
‘Time for our state to recover’: Mills signs order to combat opioid crisis
The governor orders the purchase of 35,000 doses of overdose-reversing naloxone; integration of medication-assisted treatment into the criminal justice system; and creation of a statewide network of 250 recovery coaches.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2019
Maine Senate confirms Michael Sauschuck as public safety commissioner
A former Portland police chief and officer, Sauschuck was one of 5 Cabinet nominees to be confirmed on Tuesday, overcoming Republican criticism of his stance on gun-control issues.
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