Gov. Janet Mills

Maine Health Advocates React To Trump Administration's Prescription Drug Import Announcement

By • Aug 1, 2019
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Maine Democrats and health advocates are praising an announcement Wednesday from the Trump administration that it will explore ways to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.

Immigration Advocates In Portland Say Wording Of General Assistance Rule Could Exclude Some People

By • Jul 26, 2019

Some immigration advocates in Portland say that while they support the state’s proposed rule change to expand eligibility for General Assistance, the current wording of the measure could keep some immigrants from receiving help.

Mills Seeks Advice From Workforce Experts At NGA Summer Meeting

By • Jul 25, 2019

Gov. Janet Mills is attending the summer meeting of the National Governors Association in Salt Lake City, where she questioned workforce experts on how to encourage older workers to learn new skills.

Hundreds Of Maine Lobstermen Protest Federal Regulations At Stonington Unity Rally

By • Jul 21, 2019
Fred Bever / Maine Public

Hundreds of lobstermen and their allies turned out for a unity rally in Stonington Sunday.

Maine Making It Easier For Asylum Seekers To Qualify For Aid

By • Jul 19, 2019
Julie Pike / Maine Public

Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that the state is relaxing eligibility rules for General Assistance and will allow qualified asylum seekers to apply. The decision comes as more than 350 migrants have arrived in Portland since early June from the southern U.S. border. Local officials say the new rule provides needed funding as many of the newly arrived families relocate to other towns around the state.

'It's All Hands On Deck' - Mills Issues Call To Action At Opioid Summit

By • Jul 15, 2019
Patty Wight / Maine Public

More than 1,000 people working to address the opioid crisis in Maine met for a daylong summit in Augusta on Monday. Gov. Janet Mills says the goal is to foster collaboration between health providers, law enforcement and the recovery community to better respond to a public health issue that kills nearly one Mainer a day.

Maine Will Defy 'Foolish' Fed Targets For Reducing Risks Of Right Whale Entanglement In Lobster Gear

By • Jul 11, 2019
Campobello Whale Rescue

A showdown over lobsters and whales appears to be brewing between Maine and the federal government.

Conservative Advocacy Group Criticizes Mills For 'Orgy Of Spending'

By • Jul 11, 2019
Willis Ryder Arnold / Maine Public

The Maine Heritage Policy Center is criticizing Democratic Gov. Janet Mills for "a grotesque orgy of spending.”

The conservative advocacy organization held its largest annual fundraising event Thursday afternoon in South Portland, where CEO Matthew Gagnon said Mills proposed $8 billion spending plan was more than 11 percent bigger than the last enacted budget.

Gov. Mills Holds Nearly 40 Bills, Including One Allowing Sports Betting

By • Jul 3, 2019

Gov. Janet Mills has held 39 bills for further consideration - ranging from sales tax exemptions to a measure allowing sports betting in Maine.

'A New Day' - Maine Passes Legislation Intended To Address Racism

By • Jun 28, 2019
Office of Gov. Janet Mills

Over the past week, Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law dozens of bills passed by the Maine lawmakers this session. For the two African American members of the Legislature, a pair of bills in particular stand out.

Mills Signs Into Law Bipartisan Bills Aimed At Reducing Poverty In Maine

By • Jun 27, 2019
Mal Leary

Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law two bills that supporters say are aimed at reducing poverty in the state.

Mills Signs Net Neutrality Bill

By • Jun 25, 2019

Maine’s governor has signed a bill aiming to protect internet customers.

Mills Signs Package Of Bills That Could Bring Down Prescription Drug Costs

By • Jun 24, 2019
Mal Leary / Maine Public

Gov. Janet Mills has signed a package of four bills aimed at bringing down the cost of prescription drugs in Maine.

Mills Signs Student Loan Bill Of Rights

By • Jun 21, 2019
Pat Wellenbach / AP

Gov. Janet Mills has signed legislation that will provide greater regulatory oversight of student loan lenders. The Student Loan Bill of Rights gives state regulators the ability to investigate student lenders and take them to court for misleading borrowers or committing fraud.

Maine Budget Gets Pushback In Initial Votes

By • Jun 14, 2019

AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine lawmakers are voting on a two-year budget deal with a sticker price slightly below the governor's original $8 billion proposal thanks to surplus tax revenues and minor savings

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