Press Releases
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Attorney General James Sues U.S. Department of Justice to Protect Services for Survivors of Violent Crime
New York Attorney General
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August 18, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined 20 other attorneys general in suing to block the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) from illegally conditioning federal funding for crime victims on states’ cooperation with federal...
Governor Mills Announces the Retirement of Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner Bruce Van Note
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 28, 2025
Under his leadership, MaineDOT paved thousands of miles of roads, repaired hundreds of bridges, strengthened efforts to protect infrastructure from extreme storms, and worked to improve downtowns around the state Governor Janet Mills today...
Attorney General Bonta Sues U.S. DOJ Over Unlawful Immigration Enforcement Conditions on Grant Funding for Victims of Crime
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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August 17, 2025
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to unlawfully impose immigration enforcement requirements on over $1 billion...
Governor Mills Announces Four Maine Healthcare Superheroes to Attend Super Bowl LV Thanks to Generosity of New England Patriots’ Kraft Family
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
Governor Janet Mills announced today that, as a result of the generosity of the Kraft family, Maine will send four health care superheroes to Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida as part of an all-expenses paid trip that includes roundtrip travel on...
Governor Mills Establishes Task Force to Develop Forest Carbon Program for Maine Woodland Owners
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
Task force will consider forest carbon storage incentives for small-to-medium size woodland owners to help protect their property while fighting climate change As part of Maine’s ambitious effort to fight climate change by reducing harmful...
Governor Mills Applauds Biden Administration Decision to Open Special Enrollment Period During Pandemic; Encourages Maine People to Explore Health Care Coverage Options
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
January 28, 2021 Governor Janet Mills today applauded President Biden’s decision to open HealthCare.gov for a “Special Enrollment Period,” from February 15, 2021 – May 15, 2021: “Health care saves lives. It keeps people working, enjoying life, and...
Governor Mills Honors Maine Sportsman George Smith
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
February 13, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in honor of Maine sportsman and author George Smith, who passed away Friday evening after a courageous four year battle with ALS: “George loved Maine. And Maine loved George. I...
Governor Mills Receives Second and Final Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
February 12, 2021 Governor Janet Mills today received her second and final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Governor was vaccinated on the recommendation of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention as part of Phase 1a as a person...
Governor Mills Statement on MaineHealth
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
February 9, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on MaineHealth: “We are in the midst of the largest, most difficult vaccination effort of our time and our health care providers have been important partners in this effort. But...
Governor Mills Announces Maine to Welcome Canadian Premier League Soccer Team from Nova Scotia for International Match
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 22, 2025
"Friendly" match between the Halifax Wanderers and the Portland Hearts of Pine is a direct result of Governor Mills' recent goodwill mission to Atlantic Canada Portland, MAINE -- Governor Janet Mills today announced that Maine will welcome the...
Governor Abbott Thanks Fellow Governors For Support Following Texas Flooding
Office of the Texas Governor
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July 22, 2025
TEXAS, July 22 - July 22, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today thanked his fellow Governors across the country for providing critical emergency response and recovery resources to Texas following a request for support...
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces Pricing of Remarketed Finance Authority of Maine Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 31, 2025
RUTLAND, Vt., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (“Casella”) (NASDAQ:CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, today announced that it has priced the previously announced...
MEDIA RELEASE: Maine DOE, Educate Maine Announce 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year Semifinalists
Maine Department of Education
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July 22, 2025
Eight of the 2025 Maine County Teachers of the Year continue to be in the running for 2026 Maine State Teacher of the Year. Augusta, MAINE — Eight exceptional Maine educators are state semifinalists for 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year. As members...
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues Trump Administration for Blocking Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning from Receiving Medicaid Funding
Maine Government
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July 29, 2025
MAINE, July 29 - Back to current news. Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues Trump Administration for Blocking Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning from Receiving Medicaid Funding July 29, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues Trump Administration for Blocking Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning from Receiving Medicaid Funding
State of Maine Agencies
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July 29, 2025
MAINE, July 29 - Back to current news. Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues Trump Administration for Blocking Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning from Receiving Medicaid Funding July 29, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...
Lung Cancer & Asbestos Victims Center Urges a Factory or Industrial Worker Who Had Workplace Exposure to Asbestos Prior To 1983 And Now Has Lung Cancer to Call About Compensation-It Might Exceed $100,000
EIN Presswire
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July 29, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Lung Cancer & Asbestos Victims Center says, "If your husband or dad worked at an auto plant, any type of factory, or industrial workplace line a refinery or a mill and before...
Attorney General James Sues to Stop the Federal Government from Defunding Planned Parenthood
New York Attorney General
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July 29, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania in suing to block a provision in the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBA), that illegally targets and...
Attorney General James Sues to Stop Federal Cuts That Threaten State Energy Programs
New York Attorney General
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August 18, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led 18 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to block the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) from imposing a new funding cap that slashes support for vital state-run energy...
Mills Administration Proposes Compromise PPP Tax Solution Providing Full State Tax Relief to Maine Small Businesses Most In Need
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
The Mills Administration today offered a solution to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) tax conformity issue that would extend full state tax relief to more than 99 percent of Maine businesses that received PPP. The proposal would match the...
Mills Administration, AARP Maine Announce Age-Friendly State Plan
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
Strategy will guide state’s work to ensure older Mainers thrive in their communities The Mills Administration announced today Maine’s final Age-Friendly State Plan, the culmination of more than a year of collaboration with AARP and more than 50...