Janet Mills Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine, News, Politics

Former Portland police chief is Mills’ pick for public safety commissioner

by Scott Thistle December 28, 2018December 28, 2018

The incoming Democratic governor has also nominated Randy Liberty to head the Maine Department of Corrections.

Health, Maine, News, Politics

Mills can torpedo LePage’s Medicaid work requirements, experts say

by Joe Lawlor December 27, 2018December 28, 2018

Gov.-elect Janet Mills says she wants legal experts to evaluate what laws allow her to do, knowing that nearly 17,000 people lost their benefits in the first state that implemented similar rules.

Maine, News, Politics

Nominee for Mills Cabinet sees broadband access as key to Maine economy

by Scott Thistle December 27, 2018December 28, 2018

Skowhegan native Heather Johnson now directs the ConnectME Authority and previously led the Somerset County Economic Development Corporation.

Maine, Politics, Schools and Education

Mills nominates Brunswick school administrator to be Maine’s education chief

by Scott Thistle December 26, 2018December 27, 2018

Pender Makin, a former Maine Principal of the Year, promises a shift in priorities and vows to support public school teachers, administrators and students.

Election 2018, Maine, News, Politics

Janet Mills rode a wave of Democratic fundraising and spending to the Blaine House

by Noel K. Gallagher and Scott Thistle December 24, 2018December 24, 2018

Final tallies put the Democratic governor-elect’s spending at more than $3 million, not including support from outside groups.

Op-eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: Tax fight could unify Maine Republicans

by Jim Fossel December 23, 2018December 21, 2018

If legislators hold the line on any proposed increases, it could bode well for them in upcoming elections.

Maine, Politics

Maine’s Gov.-elect, Janet Mills, invites public to inauguration

by Beth Quimby December 22, 2018December 22, 2018

The Jan. 2 event is free and open to all but requires tickets.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

To lead Department of Labor, Mills picks someone who’s done it before

by Kevin Miller December 21, 2018December 21, 2018

In addition to announcing Laura Fortman’s nomination to be Maine’s labor commissioner, Gov.-elect Janet Mills nominates John Rohde to lead the Workers’ Compensation Board.