Gov. Janet Mills
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2025
Maine public defense agency urges state to fully fund its work
The latest request for more funding comes as the state is trying to resolve a lawsuit over its struggles to find enough lawyers to represent poor Mainers in more than a thousand different cases.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2025
Public advocate nominee narrowly supported in first legislative test
Heather Sanborn, the nominee for state Public Advocate, drew opposition for not ruling out utility work in the future.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2025
Maine Chamber of Commerce, BIW sue Mills administration over paid family leave rules
The lawsuit challenges a provision that requires employers to pay taxes for several months before they can opt out by providing an equivalent plan.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2025
Maine higher education leaders praise governor’s proposed budget
Gov. Janet Mills' $11.6 billion spending plan includes a 4% increase for higher education, an extension of the free community college program, and state contributions for the new Paid Family Medical Leave program.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2025
How the pandemic ‘sugar high’ led to Maine’s budget crunch
The days of eye-popping revenue growth are over, and lawmakers face a gap of $450 million in the next budget cycle.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2025
Mills’ budget would increase cigarette tax, continue free community college
The $11.6 billion 2-year budget represents a 10% spending increase and also includes a number of changes in the Department of Health and Human Services.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2025
Gov. Mills proposes creating a Maine department of energy
The proposal would elevate the Governor's Energy Office to a Cabinet-level department if approved by lawmakers as part of the budget.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2025
Mills administration warns lawmakers about looming budget gap
The governor's budget office tells lawmakers that spending cuts, program changes and new revenues would likely be needed, but also warned against relying on rainy day funds or income tax increases.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2025
Gov. Mills introduces bill to respond to severe weather fueled by climate change
The proposal would establish a new state office and a grant program to help Maine residents make investments to safeguard their homes against extreme weather.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2025
7 things to expect from Maine’s new Legislature
Democrats will maintain majorities in the House and Senate when lawmakers return Wednesday.
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