Two of the 6 new members of Janet Mills’ staff previously worked for fellow Democrat Chellie Pingree, Maine’s 1st District congresswoman.
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Former Portland police chief is Mills’ pick for public safety commissioner
The incoming Democratic governor has also nominated Randy Liberty to head the Maine Department of Corrections.
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Mills can torpedo LePage’s Medicaid work requirements, experts say
Gov.-elect Janet Mills says she wants legal experts to evaluate what laws allow her to do, knowing that nearly 17,000 people lost their benefits in the first state that implemented similar rules.
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Nominee for Mills Cabinet sees broadband access as key to Maine economy
Skowhegan native Heather Johnson now directs the ConnectME Authority and previously led the Somerset County Economic Development Corporation.
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Mills nominates Brunswick school administrator to be Maine’s education chief
Pender Makin, a former Maine Principal of the Year, promises a shift in priorities and vows to support public school teachers, administrators and students.
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Janet Mills rode a wave of Democratic fundraising and spending to the Blaine House
Final tallies put the Democratic governor-elect’s spending at more than $3 million, not including support from outside groups.
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Maine’s Gov.-elect, Janet Mills, invites public to inauguration
The Jan. 2 event is free and open to all but requires tickets.
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Janet Mills: Education leadership coming to DOE
AUGUSTA — Gov.-elect Janet Mills will soon name her pick for Maine’s next education leader, and her administration will look at the state’s system that assesses students and schools to determine whether it’s reasonable, Mills spokesman Scott Ogdon said Friday. Recent results of Maine Education Assessments tests show that only 37 percent of students in the state […]
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To lead Department of Labor, Mills picks someone who’s done it before
In addition to announcing Laura Fortman’s nomination to be Maine’s labor commissioner, Gov.-elect Janet Mills nominates John Rohde to lead the Workers’ Compensation Board.
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Mills wants turnpike official to change lanes and lead transportation department
Bruce Van Note, who has held top-level managerial positions at the state Department of Transportation, will oversee the agency if he is confirmed.