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.
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Nominee for Mills Cabinet sees broadband access as key to Maine economy
Skowhegan native Heather Johnson now directs the ConnectME Authority and previously led the Somerset County Economic Development Corporation.
Mills nominates Brunswick school administrator to be Maine’s education chief
Pender Makin, a former Maine Principal of the Year, promises a shift in priorities and vows to support public school teachers, administrators and students.
Janet Mills rode wave of Democratic fundraising and spending to victory in November
Final tallies put the Democratic governor-elect’s spending at more than $3 million, not including support from outside groups.
Maine’s Gov.-elect, Janet Mills, invites public to inauguration
The Jan. 2 event is free and open to all but requires tickets.
Mills picks former Baldacci administration commissioner to lead Department of Labor
In addition to announcing Laura Fortman’s nomination to the department, Mills also nominated John Rohde to lead the Workers’ Compensation Board.
Mills wants turnpike official to change lanes and lead transportation department
Bruce Van Note, who has held top-level managerial positions at the state Department of Transportation, will oversee the agency if he is confirmed.
Mills nominates Freeport biologist to head Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Outdoors groups applaud the choice of Judy Camuso, a longtime department employee who has led the agency’s Wildlife Division since 2013.
LePage asks court for more time to press appeal in case against Mills
The outgoing governor wants to contest a judge’s ruling that Mills did not exceed her authority when she joined a federal suit against the Trump administration in California.
Mills picks official from Attorney General’s Office to be Maine’s finance chief
The Democratic governor-elect says she will nominate Kirsten Figueroa as commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services.