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Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier praise Gov. Mills’ support for Paid Family and Medical Leave

Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier praise Gov. Mills’ support for Paid Family and Medical Leave

Posted: June 29, 2023

Sen. Daughtry and Rep. Cloutier speak at a press conference to introduce their Paid Family and Medical Leave bill on Thursday, March 25. AUGUSTA...

Bill from Sen. Brenner, Gov. Mills to hold utility companies accountable earns Legislature’s bipartisan approval

Bill from Sen. Brenner, Gov. Mills to hold utility companies accountable earns Legislature’s bipartisan approval

Posted: April 21, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Legislature voted in favor of a bill put forward by Gov. Janet Mills and sponsored by Sen. Stacy Brenner,...

In Midst of COVID-19 Economic Crisis, Moody's and S&P Affirm Maine's Stable Bond Rating

In Midst of COVID-19 Economic Crisis, Moody's and S&P Affirm Maine's Stable Bond Rating

Posted: May 28, 2020

Governor Janet Mills and State Treasurer Henry Beck announced today that Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poors Global Ratings...

President Jackson, Speaker Gideon release statement on the state of emergency

President Jackson, Speaker Gideon release statement on the state of emergency

Posted: March 16, 2020

AUGUSTA – Governor Janet Mills signed a proclamation of civil emergency to further protect public health in response to the continued spread of...

Budget committee chairs release statement on Gov. Mills’ supplemental budget proposal

Budget committee chairs release statement on Gov. Mills’ supplemental budget proposal

Posted: February 04, 2020

AUGUSTA – Governor Janet Mills unveiled her supplemental budget proposal at a press conference on Monday, Feb. 3. An overview of the supplemental...

Sen. Herbig votes to send vital transportation bond to Maine voters

Sen. Herbig votes to send vital transportation bond to Maine voters

Posted: August 27, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, joined colleagues in the Legislature to send one of the four bond proposals to Maine voters for their...

Governor signs Carson bill to promote mental health education in Maine

Governor signs Carson bill to promote mental health education in Maine

Posted: May 17, 2019

AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law a bill from Sen. Brownie Carson, D-Harpswell, that would promote mental health education in Maine...

Gov. Mills signs Millett bill to protect health of Maine children by prohibiting electronic smoking devices on school grounds

Gov. Mills signs Millett bill to protect health of Maine children by prohibiting electronic smoking devices on school grounds

Posted: May 10, 2019

Augusta — Gov. Janet Mills announced today that she has signed legislation to protect the health of Maine children. LD 152 “An Act to Prohibit...

Millett’s earned paid time off bill receives unanimous support in initial Senate votes

Millett’s earned paid time off bill receives unanimous support in initial Senate votes

Posted: May 07, 2019

AUGUSTA— The Maine Senate unanimously approved legislation from Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that would create a statewide earned paid...

Mills, Jackson, Gideon Announce Support of Patient Protection Bill

Mills, Jackson, Gideon Announce Support of Patient Protection Bill

Posted: January 29, 2019

Augusta, MAINE — At a public hearing on Tuesday, a representative of Governor Mills, President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash and Speaker Sara Gideon,...