Gov. Janet Mills
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2024
Mills moves to update yellow flag law, expand gun sale background checks
Gun reform activists say the governor's proposals don't go far enough to address gun violence.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2024
Climate experts say it’s time for Maine to prep for more floods like those that hit this winter
Climate change is forecast to bring more hurricanes to the Northeast as waters warm, some scientists say. Worldwide, sea levels have risen faster since 1900.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2024
Gov. Mills proposes budget with new public safety, mental health funding
The $71 million supplemental proposal also includes previously announced funding for housing and homelessness, child welfare and safety, and to address the opioid crisis.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2024
Lewiston mass shooting commission gets subpoena power
The authorization comes after the commission's executive director says subpoena power is actively needed, although it's unclear if the commission will use the new law immediately.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2024
January storms leave many working waterfronts in Maine adrift
Back-to-back natural disasters caused significant damage to Maine's coastal infrastructure, leaving some wharf owners to wonder what it will take to rebuild and how they'll pay for it.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2024
Gov. Mills receives complaint seeking Oxford County sheriff’s removal
Christopher Wainwright denies that his conduct merits removal, as commissioners take action to strip him of his office.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2024
Plan to create Office of New Americans advances to Maine House, Senate
The bill, approved by a legislative committee, would create a 2-person office to help immigrants better integrate into the state.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2024
Maine high court justice says he was passed over for reappointment
Former Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Joseph Jabar said he was told by the governor's legal counsel that the administration wants to diversify the court.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2024
Brig. Gen. Diane Dunn installed as first woman to lead Maine National Guard
Dunn replaces Maj. Gen. Douglas Farnham, who is retiring after nearly 40 years of military service.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2024
Maine Republicans oppose background checks for private gun sales
The governor's office said Republicans mischaracterized the background check proposal and incorrectly stoked fear that it would lead to a registry of firearm owners.
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