Gov. Janet Mills

Published
March 19, 2025

Maine lawmakers weigh property tax relief, even as Mills signals she won’t support most efforts

Inflation and a runaway hot real estate market have led to a spike in property taxes across Maine — an issue that came into focus last year when lawmakers repealed a new program that froze property taxes for older adults because it was financially unsustainable.
Published
March 19, 2025

In second investigation, Trump again finds Maine in violation of Title IX over transgender policy

Meanwhile, the Maine Principals' Association has challenged the Trump administration's findings from a separate federal investigation into the body's rules regarding transgender athletes.
Published
March 17, 2025

White House giving Maine 10 days to comply with transgender ruling

The federal DHHS says the state is in violation of Title IX and must accept a proposed resolution, which includes returning federal funding and retraining staff, or risk referral to the Justice Department 'for appropriate action.'
Published
March 16, 2025

Maine under attack? Trump-Mills clash is followed by chaos and confusion

The president singled out Maine's governor in a Feb. 21 meeting at the White House; she replied, 'See you in court.' Some national observers say Maine is feeling the consequences.
Published
March 14, 2025

Gov. Mills renominates top utility regulator to take on electrification challenges

Phil Bartlett and the other 2 members of the Public Utilities Commission increasingly face issues related to renewable power and grid modernization.

Published
March 13, 2025

Backers of offshore wind and an outspoken foe unite against Sears Island terminal

Nearby Mack Point was again cited as an alternative because it's an industrial site of an energy and port services company.
Published
March 12, 2025

Senate Republicans call for MaineCare reforms after blocking budget deal

Senate President Mattie Daughtry, a Democrat, accused Republicans of 'moving the goalpost' with their call for reforms and said lawmakers are out of time to get a budget passed.
Published
March 11, 2025

USDA halts millions in funding for University of Maine System

The move temporarily pauses the system's agricultural research and programs weeks after President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding for Maine because it allows transgender athletes to compete in sports.
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.

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Gov. Janet Mills