Supporters of the Western Maine Addiction Recover Initiative are joined by Gov. Janet Mills, State Sen. Rick Bennett and representatives of U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, U.S. Sen. Angus King and U.S. Rep. Jared Golden to celebrate the opening of Oxford county’s second addiction recovery center in Norway.
Gov. Janet Mills
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Housing-first strategy ties stable residences with social services
The legislation could be transformative, supporters say, sharply reducing Maine’s chronic homelessness.
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Abortion bill debate quickly heats up at the State House
Republicans say Gov. Janet Mills’ legislation to allow post-viability abortions demands full-throated opposition because it permits ‘abortion on demand.’
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Gov. Mills introduces bill to expand abortion access as Democrats line up in support
The legislation would allow abortions to be performed after viability of the fetus as long as a physician determines it is necessary.
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Mills considers stockpiling abortion pills in wake of court rulings
Mifepristone, which is used in medication abortion, could be removed from the market as soon as Friday.
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Gov. Mills tests positive for COVID-19
Sunday’s announcement represents the second time Maine’s governor has contracted COVID-19 within the past year.
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Legislature works to fix, or eliminate, popular property tax relief program
The program, which lets some homeowners age 65 and older freeze their bills, has the unintended effect of helping the wealthiest Mainers. Eight separate bills seek a remedy.
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Jim Fossel: Maine Republicans must make life difficult for Democrats
When it comes to responding to the state budget process, many options are open to the minority party in Augusta.
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Gov. Mills signs baseline budget passed on party-line vote
While Republicans were unified in their opposition to the move, Mills said it was necessary to avoid a potential shutdown.
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Commentary: Gov. Mills remains committed to progress with tribal nations
The Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act was a thorough and significant breakthrough. That isn’t to to say, 40 years later, that it should not be changed.