Mills is among dozens of Maine women participating in the campaign to erase the shame some may feel in being in an abusive relationship.
Gov. Janet Mills
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Gov. Mills nominates attorney as next public advocate
William Harwood is an attorney with broad experience working on utility issues and currently serves as the senior adviser for regulatory affairs in the governor’s energy office.
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Gov. Mills, an abuse survivor, to play role in domestic violence campaign
The Finding Our Voices campaign uses bookmarks and banners to tell the stories of domestic violence survivors.
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Long-term state revenue projections ‘volatile,’ Maine lawmakers told
The words of caution come as the Legislature prepares to debate what it should do with $822 million in additional revenue being projected for the current two-year budget.
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One year in, Maine’s climate plan moving forward, fueled by unexpected federal windfall
Gov. Mills marked the occasion by announcing new initiatives to help towns and cities help meet the Maine Climate Council’s plan and her goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030.
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Abandoned rail line to be converted into 32-mile recreational trail through central Maine
Officials say the trail, known as the Madison Branch, will particularly appeal to snowmobilers and ATV riders as it extends from Oakland north into Norridgewock, Madison, Embden and other towns.
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Our View: Use Maine’s surplus to help those still hurting
The state still has more work to do to repair the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic aftershocks.
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State will use federal funds to give bonuses to direct care workers
The federal government has approved Maine’s request to use $126 million in American Recovery Act funding to give bonuses to new and existing workers providing home- and community-based health services.
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Maine Voices: Mills should stress action, not words, in committing to tribal sovereignty
The Maine governor’s latest Indigenous Peoples’ Day message highlighted incremental fixes that don’t effect systemic change.
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Economic growth, federal funds drive increase in state revenues
Gov. Mills says she will propose using some of the added revenue to help Mainers struggling with increased costs of electricity, home heating fuels, gas at the pump, and other necessities.