AUGUSTA — Gov.-elect Janet Mills has formed an executive search committee and said she wants to have all the members of her Cabinet in place when she takes office in January. The search team of 14 people, effectively Mills’ transition team, includes several high-profile politicians and business people from across the state, including former state […]
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Mills to implement Medicaid expansion
Gov.-elect Janet Mills showed up at the Medicaid expansion lawsuit hearing in Maine Superior Court on Wednesday morning and said she would implement expansion immediately upon taking office. Fresh off a decisive victory in the gubernatorial election, the Democratic attorney general said she was “here to listen” to the hearing on a complaint Maine Equal Justice […]
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Crowd turns out in Farmington to celebrate Governor-elect Janet Mills' win
FARMINGTON — The celebration started before Governor-elect Janet Mills arrived late Wednesday afternoon in her hometown. More than 100 people gathered inside and outside The Homestead Kitchen, Bar and Bakery on Broadway as they waited to congratulate Mills on becoming the first female to be elected governor in the state. The state’s attorney general will […]
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Fresh off historic victory, Janet Mills says health care and opioid crisis will be top priorities
Janet Mills had nearly finished her victory lap, of sorts, through the breakfast crowd at Portland’s Becky’s Diner on Wednesday morning when a patron thanked the governor-elect for “giving all of us so much hope and for your courage.” “We are so excited,” the woman said as she embraced Mills. A little more than eight […]
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Janet Mills says she’ll implement Medicaid expansion immediately
Gov.-elect Janet Mills showed up at the Medicaid expansion lawsuit court hearing in Maine Superior Court on Wednesday, the morning after winning a decisive victory in the gubernatorial election. Mills said she was “here to listen” to the lawsuit, where activist group Maine Equal Justice Partners is suing the LePage administration for failing to implement Medicaid expansion. Mills, […]
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Janet Mills becomes Maine's first female governor
Democrat Janet Mills won the governor’s race early Wednesday, as Republican Shawn Moody conceded defeat. With 325 of 574 precincts reporting, Mills had 50 percent of the vote to Moody’s 44 percent. Independent candidate Terry Hayes, who conceded early in the evening, was drawing about 6 percent of the vote. The returns, coming in slowly […]
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Janet Mills — a proven leader
In 2010, independent candidate Elliott Cutler split the Democratic vote and Maine ended up with a belligerent governor, elected by less than 40 percent of voters. He has consistently embarrassed the state, ignored referendum results and fought against affordable health care. I am concerned about history repeating itself this year. Remember — Ranked-choice voting is […]
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Mills the perfect match for Maine
Janet Mills has my vote, my support and my thanks for running for governor of Maine in these challenging and turbulent times. She is the perfect match for the job. She has the smarts, the experience, the strength and the vision needed at this important turning point for the state. Mills loves Maine, respects the […]
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Golden, Mills have solid track record
I write in strong support of Jared Golden and Janet Mills. I have served with both in the Maine Legislature and watched them build a track record of independence and accomplishment. They are not afraid to do what is right or to hold themselves accountable to the people they represent.Their courage has been tested on […]
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Janet Mills — serving the people
As a retired American government teacher, I know the value of comprehending the U.S. Constitution, Maine Constitution and Maine statutes. Janet Mills has knowledge, understanding and experience with how Maine government is set up — policies, law making and judicial/executive processes. Mills will stand up, speak out and work for all Mainers. She will follow […]