Mills’ next budget in balance without tax hikes, despite revenue losses

Gov. Janet Mills

Published
January 7, 2021

Mills’ next budget in balance without tax hikes, despite revenue losses

The budget that Gov. Janet Mills will submit to the Legislature on Friday would maintain critical government services at a time when they are needed most, says Finance Commissioner Kirsten Figueroa.
Published
December 14, 2020

Legislature faces new costs with move to Augusta Civic Center

The use of the arena for House and Senate floor sessions to provide the space needed to meet physical distancing guidelines for COVID-19 will cost the state $4,025 a day.
Published
December 11, 2020

All $1.25 billion of Maine’s CARES Act funding now spoken for

A relief fund created in March was spent to support small businesses, unemployed workers, schools, healthcare providers and local governments.
Published
December 10, 2020

Maine signs wind-focused clean energy accord with United Kingdom

The agreement is focused primarily on information exchange and does not involve any joint development projects or other capital investments.
Published
December 9, 2020

Maine to make one-time $600 payments to jobless residents

Thousands of Mainers who could lose unemployment benefits if federal programs expire this month will receive payments under the state's new Pandemic Relief Program.
Published
December 5, 2020

Gov. Mills tests negative for COVID-19

'Masks work!' declares Maine's chief executive, who was exposed a week ago to a member of her security detail who later tested positive for the coronavirus.
Published
December 2, 2020

Keeping their distance, Maine lawmakers sworn in for historic session

The 130th Maine Legislature takes up quarters at the spacious Augusta Civic Center to begin months of work that will be modified, and dominated, by the pandemic.
Published
December 1, 2020

Mills in quarantine because of contact with presumed case of COVID-19

The governor says she will get tested this week and quarantine at the Blaine House until Dec. 12 because she potentially was exposed to the virus by a member of her security detail.
Published
December 1, 2020

Mills unveils 4-year climate action plan, makes plea for urgent action

The governor's plan draws the attention of President-elect Biden's climate envoy, former Secretary of State John Kerry, who said Maine could set an example for the nation if the state follows the plan.
Published
December 1, 2020

With federal aid running out, Mills and Maine congressional delegation urge action

The state has committed more than $1.2 billion of the $1.25 billion it received from Congress to help it address a myriad of coronavirus-related expenses.