Gov. Janet Mills announced the $5.4 million in new state grants on the 2nd anniversary of Maine’s Climate Action Plan.
Gov. Janet Mills
Posted inMaine, News
State expects another budget surplus despite economic uncertainty
Gov. Janet Mills said in a statement that an additional $283 million in projected revenue this year would help create an ’emergency winter energy relief program’ to help struggling Mainers.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
State looks to release plan for extra heating assistance this week
Winter’s not even begun, but more than 33,100 households in Maine have applied for help with heating bills so far this season, an 18.6% increase over the same time last year.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
Midterms reveal Republican decline across large swaths of Maine
Democrats gained strength across the lower third of the state, holding onto the Blaine House, the Legislature and both U.S. House seats. Republicans confront a party in crisis.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills soaks in decisive victory, Democratic sweep of Maine State House
Democratic incumbent Janet Mills won a second term in the Blaine House and Democrats retained control of the House and Senate, giving the party firm control over the legislative agenda for the next two years.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why Gov. Mills isn’t guaranteed the youth vote this November
Young Mainers are grappling with the toughest of choices: to leave or stay in the place we call home.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Mills far outperforms LePage on environmental matters
To this day, the former governor still doesn’t understand that the health of Maine’s environment, people and economy are deeply connected.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, New England, News, Politics
Outsider Sam Hunkler embraces an alternative way to run for office
Can a retired doctor from Down East get elected Maine governor without money, staff, political experience or a platform? The independent candidate intends to find out.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: LePage is the antithesis of Mills’ weakness and fecklessness
Does anyone really think that the current governor represents Maine’s best interests?
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: As Maine’s indigent defense system crumbles, Mills stands idly by
The timing for a special session to appropriate $13 million for public defenders may not be ideal. That should not stop Gov. Mills from calling it.