The 13-member commission’s study will be the first such review since 1998. ‘It’s time for a new look at how Maine pays for school construction,’ the governor says.
Gov. Janet Mills
Community members ‘get ready to vote’ at concert event in Farmington
UMF hosted a “Get Ready to Vote” concert event where folks could register to vote and hear local live music.
Maine sending emergency response teams to North Carolina for Helene recovery
The teams from Maine Emergency Management Agency and the Maine Forest Service will depart for North Carolina on Thursday and Friday, the governor’s office said.
‘We’re suffering here’: Maine families of children with disabilities wait for help
The Department of Justice this month sued the Mills administration over the state’s services for disabled children. Families hope the legal action is a catalyst for change.
Maine legislative committee backs Gov. Mills’ nominee for health commissioner
The Health and Human Services Committee votes 10-2 in favor of Sara Gagné-Holmes’ nomination, which now goes to the full Senate.
$3.8 million in Maine conservation projects will protect more than 3,500 acres of land, waterfront
The funding from the Land for Maine’s Future Program will help protect working waterfronts, critical habitat for wildlife and land that can be used for recreation.
Advocates urge Mills administration to quickly resolve federal lawsuit over care for disabled children
A spokesperson said Gov. Janet Mills is ‘actively engaged’ in lawsuit negotiations, but a key state senator called for the governor to get ‘personally involved’ in finding solutions.
‘A colossal failure’: Gov. Mills calls out Sagadahoc deputy, Army for failing to prevent Lewiston mass shooting
Shortly before Gov. Janet Mills’ speech, state police released an after-action report detailing its response to last October’s mass shooting that calls for more active shooter training.
Mills agrees to $2,000 checks for state workers, new pay study
The agreement is expected to cost an estimated $23 million and stems from a labor complaint filed in February by the largest union representing state employees.
Who will win control of the Maine Legislature this November?
Insiders expect a tough battle in both the House and Senate, with Democrats defending more open seats and Republicans hoping voters are hungry for change.