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PublishedJanuary 30, 2024
Gov. Mills urges ‘fiscal restraint’ in upcoming budget
She plans to 'set aside' $100 million for current spending obligations, while increasing investments to address homelessness, the opioid epidemic and public education.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2024
Gov. Mills set to deliver ‘novel’ State of the State address next week
She plans to submit her budget and policy priorities to lawmakers in writing and use her televised address Tuesday night to talk about 'a period of extraordinary challenge for our state,' including the Lewiston shooting and a series of devastating storms.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2024
Gov. Mills honors 4 Maine businesses for excellence
The 2023 Governor's Awards for Business Excellence went to firms committed to their communities and their employees.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2024
Mills introduces legislation to grant subpoena power to Lewiston shooting commission
The bill, which would authorize the commission to obtain documents and compel witness testimony, has bipartisan support in the Legislature.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2024
Gov. Mills calls meeting of scientists, state leaders to discuss impact of recent winter storms
The Maine Climate Council will discuss impacts of recent storms that caused widespread flooding and damage as it prepares to deliver an updated climate action plan by the end of the year.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2024
Department veteran chosen to lead reforms of Maine’s child protection agency
Bobbi Johnson, a 30-year veteran in the state's child welfare office, will take over leadership of the agency after the former director resigned amid a legislative review of child deaths.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2024
Advocates call for decriminalizing drug possession, but Mills administration strongly opposes bill
Supporters argue that substance use and addiction should be treated as public health issues, not as crimes, but officials warn of unintended consequences.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2024
Gov. Mills to deliver State of the State address on Jan. 30
The address follows recent challenges the state is facing, including the Lewiston mass shootings in October and a deadly wind and rainstorm last month.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2024
Lawmakers propose bills to expand tribal gaming
Lawmakers will hold public hearings Wednesday afternoon on proposals to grant tribes exclusive access to all Internet gambling and to open the door for a tribal casino.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2024
Guns, housing, budget among top issues as Maine Legislature starts second session
Lawmakers return to the State House on Wednesday for the start of the second regular session of the 131st Legislature.
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