Updates – DGA

Gov. Janet Mills Presents State Budget with Historic New Investments in Housing, Education, and Health Care — Without Raising Taxes

After strengthening Maine’s economy and building up the state’s Rainy Day Fund to a record high, Gov. Janet Mills unveiled her state budget that makes historic investments in public education, transportation infrastructure and affordable housing. It will also continue the governor’s free community college program and make health care more accessible for Maine residents. Gov.…

DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Maine Gov. Janet Mills

From the Chair’s Desk Jan 04, 2023

DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Maine Gov. Janet Mills

Today, 2023 DGA Chair and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement on Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ inauguration: “Congratulations to Gov. Janet Mills on her inauguration to a second term as governor of Maine. “In her first term, Gov. Mills took great strides to improve the lives of Mainers — expanding health care,…

DGA Statement on Governor Janet Mills’ Victory in Maine

From the Chair’s Desk Nov 08, 2022

DGA Statement on Governor Janet Mills’ Victory in Maine

DGA Chair North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper released the following statement on Gov. Janet Mills’ reelection in Maine: “Congratulations to Gov. Janet Mills on her reelection as governor of Maine. During her first term, Janet has proven herself as an innovative and compassionate leader who will continue to push Maine forward. “Janet has demonstrated her…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills Announces $5.5 Million Investment to Expand Child Care for Working Families

Today, Gov. Janet Mills announced a $5.5 million investment in Maine child care providers, the latest in a larger project to expand the availability of affordable, high-quality child care for working families. “We’re focused on recruiting more child care workers, building more child care facilities, and making child care more affordable so that every parent…

WATCH: DGA-Backed A Better Maine Launches Ad Highlighting Gov. Mills’ Action to Give Maine Families Relief, While LePage Opposed Relief Measures

A new television ad from DGA-backed group ‘A Better Maine’ highlights Janet Mills’ bipartisan program to give Maine families $850 relief checks — while Paul LePage opposed the checks and other critical measures to help Maine people. Watch the new 30-second ad, “Relief,” here. In order to help Maine people struggling with rising costs, Gov.…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Enrollment Up 12% Thanks To Gov. Janet Mills’ Free Community College Program

The Maine Community College System reported today that enrollment is up 12% this fall after Gov. Janet Mills spearheaded a program to address the workforce shortage by funding community college tuition for pandemic-impacted students. “This is great news because Maine needs people with skills and education that our community colleges deliver,” said David Daigler, president…

Gov. Janet Mills Touts Strong Bipartisan Record As Paul LePage Fumbles In Debate

Last night, Gov. Janet Mills took former Gov. Paul LePage to task over his catastrophic record and extreme stance on abortion while emphasizing her own accomplishments, which have moved Maine forward and earned her bipartisan support. Here’s what people are saying about the debate: New York Times: “Republicans’ struggles to find an effective abortion message…

Gov. Janet Mills Announces Support From Maine Republican Lawmakers Heading Into Debate

Ahead of tonight’s debate, Gov. Janet Mills’ campaign announced a coalition of current and former GOP lawmakers crossing the aisle to support her reelection. This bipartisan support comes after Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King endorsed Gov. Mills yesterday. Citing her strong bipartisan leadership, Republican State Senator Kim Rosen; former Republican State Senators Roger Katz, Pat…

Memo: State of the Maine Governor’s Race

To: Interested Parties From: Chris Sloan, Senior Campaign Advisor, DGA Subject: State of the Maine Governor’s Race We know that while most voters in Maine have a good understanding of both Governor Mills and the former Governor, even with universal name ID, we know that voters are getting re-introduced to both candidates and their vision…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills Announces New Conservation Projects, Including Historic Protection of Deer Wintering Habitat

Today, Gov. Janet Mills announced twelve new Land for Maine’s Future conservation projects to expand public access to the outdoors and protect working lands and wildlife habitat, including the state’s largest ever conservation project to protect deer wintering habitat. “As an avid sportswoman myself, I always look forward to announcing new Land for Maine’s Future…

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Gov. Janet Mills Presents State Budget with Historic New Investments in Housing, Education, and Health Care — Without Raising Taxes

DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Maine Gov. Janet Mills

DGA Statement on Governor Janet Mills’ Victory in Maine

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills Announces $5.5 Million Investment to Expand Child Care for Working Families

WATCH: DGA-Backed A Better Maine Launches Ad Highlighting Gov. Mills’ Action to Give Maine Families Relief, While LePage Opposed Relief Measures

Dem Govs Get It Done: Enrollment Up 12% Thanks To Gov. Janet Mills’ Free Community College Program

Gov. Janet Mills Touts Strong Bipartisan Record As Paul LePage Fumbles In Debate

Gov. Janet Mills Announces Support From Maine Republican Lawmakers Heading Into Debate

Memo: State of the Maine Governor’s Race

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills Announces New Conservation Projects, Including Historic Protection of Deer Wintering Habitat