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Gov. Janet Mills

Published
March 9, 2025

As Trump shakes up economy, winners and losers will emerge. Maine could be on the wrong side.

The state's reliance on Canada for trade and tourism, coupled with the president's threats to punish Maine after his public spat with Gov. Mills, could spell trouble.
Published
March 9, 2025

Time is running out for Maine budget compromise to avoid reduced hospital payments

The state will begin reducing MaineCare reimbursements to small rural hospitals and withhold reimbursements for larger claims on Wednesday if lawmakers do not pass an emergency supplemental budget.
Published
March 6, 2025

Direct care workers fight for restoration of cost-of-living increases in Maine budget

The cost-of-living adjustments were canceled in 2025 for budgetary reasons and were not included in Gov. Mills' two-year budget proposal.
Published
March 4, 2025

Hundreds protest against Trump and Musk outside Maine State House

The protest was meant to coincide with others around the country and came as Trump was scheduled to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.
Published
March 4, 2025

With time running out, Maine lawmakers play chicken over supplemental budget

The state has notified medical providers that serve low-income patients to expect lower MaineCare reimbursements if lawmakers can't reach an agreement by March 12.

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Published
March 4, 2025

Leader of business innovation program picked for Maine’s top economic development post

Mike Duguay is set to become the next commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.
Published
March 3, 2025

Gov. Mills, members of Congress warn Trump that tariffs would raise prices for Mainers

Three of Maine's 4 congressional delegation signed a letter to the Trump administration warning against starting a 'tit-for-tat' trade war with Canada that they say will drive up costs on heating fuel, gasoline, building supplies and more.
Published
March 2, 2025

Trump challenge to Maine’s transgender policy hinges on new read of anti-discrimination law

The administration's threats set the stage for an unusual testing of the federal law that could take months or years to resolve.
Published
February 28, 2025

Superior court justice nominated to Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Gov. Janet Mills announced the nomination of Julia Lipez several days after Maine's chief justice highlighted vacancies in the judicial branch.
Published
February 26, 2025

US attorney general threatens Gov. Mills with lawsuit over transgender athletes

'Maine should be on notice,' Pam Bondi said in a letter to the Maine governor over compliance with President Donald Trump's executive order on transgender students competing in school sports.