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Gov. Janet Mills Praised for Nominating First Black Judge to Supreme Court

Nomination Contrasted with Paul LePage’s History of Racist Remarks A new opinion article in the Portland Press Herald praises Gov. Janet Mills for nominating the first Black judge to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. “Judge Rick Lawrence’s confirmation would be a giant step for Maine’s minority and Black communities,” wrote journalist Abdi Nor Iftin. Gov.…

DGA Statement on Gov. Janet Mills’ Reelection Announcement

From the Chair’s Desk Mar 08, 2022

DGA Statement on Gov. Janet Mills’ Reelection Announcement

Today, DGA Chair Gov. Roy Cooper released the following statement regarding Gov. Janet Mills’ 2022 reelection campaign announcement: “Gov. Janet Mills has delivered strong, bipartisan leadership for Maine families throughout her governorship. As she puts the needs of working people over partisan politics, Gov. Mills has focused on expanding access to health care, investing in…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills’ Proposed Expansion of Nursing Education Could Cut State Shortage

Maine Public recently reported that the projected shortage of nurses in Maine has been cut in half thanks to the expansion of nursing education programs. And Gov. Janet Mills’ proposed supplemental budget would invest an additional $2.5 million for community college and nursing programs to double nursing graduate numbers, potentially shrinking the shortage even more.…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills Announces $90 Utility Bill Credit for Low-Income Maine Families

In her State of the State address last week, Gov. Janet Mills introduced a proposal offering two years of free community college to help Maine students impacted by the pandemic and strengthen the state’s workforce. Here’s what local media and community members are saying: News Center Maine: “Maine’s workforce shortage has been a growing problem…

“Game-Changer” — Gov. Janet Mills Proposes Two Free Years of Community College

In her State of the State address last week, Gov. Janet Mills introduced a proposal offering two years of free community college to help Maine students impacted by the pandemic and strengthen the state’s workforce. Here’s what local media and community members are saying: News Center Maine: “Maine’s workforce shortage has been a growing problem…

In State of the State Address, Gov. Janet Mills Outlines “Sweeping, Once-in-a-Lifetime Investments” that Deliver on Kitchen Table Issues

In her State of the State Address, Gov. Janet Mills addressed the biggest challenges facing the state and outlined a comprehensive agenda to take them on. Gov. Mills announced what reporting is calling “major policy initiatives to help working families” and “sweeping, once-in-a-lifetime investments in education, child care and health care.” Among the proposals, Gov.…

ICYMI: Paul LePage Collects Donations From Anti-Vaxx, Q-Anon, and Big Lie Conspiracy Theorists

According to the Maine Beacon, Paul LePage is sourcing from anti-vaccine, Q-Anon, and Big Lie conspiracy theorists to fund his run for governor. New campaign finance reports show LePage has received support from Dr. Christiane Northrup, a “vaccine disinformation superspreader” and promoter of Q-Anon. The Center for Countering Digital Hate has named Northrup one of…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills Announces Five New Major Land Conservation Projects

Today, Gov. Janet Mills announced five new land conservation projects — the first to be funded under the Land for Maine’s Future program that Gov. Mills reinvigorated with $40 million in the most recent state budget. “Maine people value the outdoors,” said Gov. Mills, “and each of these projects represents an exceptional opportunity to preserve…

Gov. Janet Mills Announces Plan to Expand Access to Pre-K

Gov. Janet Mills is providing Maine families with increased access to pre-K programs with a two-part investment totaling $10 million. The first grant of $2.7 million will go to 14 school administrative units to expand or create pre-K programs. The second round of $6.3 million grants will be awarded later this year. In total, the…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills Swears In First President of the Maine Connectivity Authority

Gov. Janet Mills took a major step towards achieving universal broadband today by swearing in Andrew Butcher as the first President of the Maine Connectivity Authority. Proposed by Gov. Mills and created through bipartisan legislation, the Maine Connectivity Authority will work towards achieving universal high-speed broadband in Maine. Gov. Mills has dedicated $150 million from…

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Gov. Janet Mills Praised for Nominating First Black Judge to Supreme Court

DGA Statement on Gov. Janet Mills’ Reelection Announcement

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills’ Proposed Expansion of Nursing Education Could Cut State Shortage

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills Announces $90 Utility Bill Credit for Low-Income Maine Families

“Game-Changer” — Gov. Janet Mills Proposes Two Free Years of Community College

In State of the State Address, Gov. Janet Mills Outlines “Sweeping, Once-in-a-Lifetime Investments” that Deliver on Kitchen Table Issues

ICYMI: Paul LePage Collects Donations From Anti-Vaxx, Q-Anon, and Big Lie Conspiracy Theorists

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills Announces Five New Major Land Conservation Projects

Gov. Janet Mills Announces Plan to Expand Access to Pre-K

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills Swears In First President of the Maine Connectivity Authority