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Coalition calls for state to borrow $95 million to get conservation ‘back on track’

by Kevin Miller March 5, 2019March 5, 2019

Legislative approval and a referendum would be needed to borrow the money, which would be allocated under the Land for Maine’s Future program.

Maine, Politics

Janet Mills, Paul LePage share a fondness for speeding

by MARINA VILLENEUVE March 2, 2019March 2, 2019

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage and current Democratic Gov. Janet Mills share at least one thing: a lead foot

Maine, News, Politics

Supplemental budget supports medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder

by Scott Thistle March 1, 2019March 1, 2019

The Legislature’s budget-writing committee approved a $7.5 million spending package that will end time limits on Medicaid eligibility for Methadone treatments established under former Gov. Paul LePage.

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Mills sets goal to fight climate change: 100% renewable electricity by 2050

by Kevin Miller February 28, 2019March 1, 2019

Outlining an ambitious agenda for Maine, she joins a coalition of governors who embrace the aims of the Paris accord.

Maine, Politics

Mills administration to change scope of new psychiatric facility in Bangor

by Kevin Miller February 27, 2019February 27, 2019

Rather than sticking with Gov. Paul LePage’s plan for a privately run ‘step-down’ facility, Gov. Janet Mills said the new unit will operated as part of Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center and serve a broader scope of patients.

Maine, Politics

Mills ends Maine’s absence from National Governors Association meeting

by Scott Thistle February 21, 2019February 21, 2019

The trip, the first for Mills as governor, includes a group dinner Sunday hosted by President Trump.

Business, Maine

Opponents refocus lobbying efforts in light of Mills’ support for CMP power line

by Edward D. Murphy February 21, 2019February 22, 2019

‘We can’t say no to every single project,’ said the governor, explaining her support for the proposed 145-mile line that would carry hydropower from Quebec to Massachusetts.

Maine, Politics

Mills administration will increase supplemental food stamp benefit for working Mainers

by Eric Russell February 20, 2019February 21, 2019

The monthly amount for those who work 30 hours per week, or 20 hours if they have a small child, will jump from $15 to $50, paid for with federal funds that went unspent by the LePage administration.