Maine’s governor-elect calls it a ‘backward, poorly-reasoned decision,’ but notes that Obamacare ‘is still the law of the land.’
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Mills names Mainer with White House experience to lead state’s ‘most important department’
The incoming governor says she will nominate Jeanne Lambrew, who grew up in Cape Elizabeth, to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
Mills announces details of inaugural events
Maine’s incoming governor will hold ceremonies in Augusta in keeping with state tradition, with a swearing-in on Jan. 2 and an inaugural celebration on Jan. 4, both at the Augusta Civic Center.
Mills names the chief communicators for her new administration
Scott Ogden, spokesman for Janet Mills during her electoral campaign, will serve as communications director, and Lindsay Crete, former spokeswoman for Maine House Democrats, will be press secretary.
Chamber, advocacy groups pair up to fight childhood poverty in Maine
Invest in Tomorrow intends to develop an action plan to help children, which ultimately will help the state’s workforce.
LePage rejects Mills’ request for state to stop signing new contracts until she’s governor
The outgoing Republican governor says to do so would be ‘abdicating’ his responsibilities to keep state government running smoothly until Mills is sworn in Jan. 2.
Mills shaping her Cabinet with eye on energy, planning and opioid crisis
The Democratic governor-elect has yet to announce who she will hire, but her spokesman points to key areas and says Mills is working to identify the best candidates regardless of political affiliation.
Janet Mills in New Orleans for meeting with Democratic governors
Maine’s incoming governor will participate in electing the next person to chair the Democratic Governors Association over the weekend.
Janet Mills joins group that aims to block Trump’s pick for acting attorney general
Maine’s attorney general and incoming governor says the appointment of Matthew Whitaker violates the law governing how a vacancy in the office should be filled.
Energy priorities shift as a new administration takes hold
After eight years of what some call obstructionist policies, renewables advocates look forward to Janet Mills in the Blaine House.