Tag: janet_mills

• Media Monitor: Maine Senate Nominee Platner Faces Pressure to Withdraw Amid Allegations

  7 Jul 2026 6:15 p.m. · Source: Time Magazine

  Time Magazine reports Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is under pressure to withdraw from the Maine race following sexual assault allegations, as allies resist a moderate replacement and party funding is threatened.

  Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyElectionState Governments Graham PlatnerMaineSenate raceSexual assault allegationsPolitical nominationsJanet MillsTime Magazine

• Governor Mills Provides $100,000 to Keep Katahdin Higher Education Center Open

  29 Jun 2026 11:42 a.m. · Source: Office Of Maine Governor

  Governor Janet Mills provides $100,000 to keep East Millinocket's Katahdin Higher Education Center open. This bridge funding ensures continued access to education, workforce training, and child care while a long-term sustainability plan is developed.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationSocial Issues Janet MillsKatahdin Higher Education CenterEast MillinocketMaine Community College SystemWorkforce TrainingChild CareOffice Of Maine Governor

• Governor Mills Breaks Ground on New Youth Psychiatric Treatment Facility in Saco

  25 Jun 2026 2:37 p.m. · Source: Office Of Maine Governor

  Governor Janet Mills broke ground on Sweetser's new youth psychiatric residential treatment facility in Saco, Maine. The $5 million project will provide 16 beds for acute behavioral health needs, addressing the critical shortage of in-state care for Maine youth.

  Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial Issues Janet MillsSweetserSacoMaineBehavioral HealthYouth Psychiatric TreatmentHealthcare FacilitiesOffice Of Maine Governor

• Maine Flags to be Lowered for Gerald Talbot and Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts Funerals

  19 May 2026 11:29 a.m. · Source: Office Of Maine Governor

  Maine Governor Janet Mills has ordered flags lowered statewide on May 21, 2026, for the funerals of Gerald Talbot, Maine's first Black legislator, and Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts. The tribute honors their significant public service and contributions to the state.

  Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial Issues Gerald TalbotJoshua TibbettsJanet MillsMaineFlag LoweringFuneral ServicesGovernmentOffice Of Maine Governor

• Governor Mills Criticizes Trump Administration's "Failing Agenda" and Vice President's Remarks

  14 May 2026 7:06 p.m. · Source: Office Of Maine Governor

  Governor Janet Mills criticized the Trump Administration's "failing agenda," "endless war in Iran," and failure to control costs, calling the Vice President's remarks a distraction. She highlighted Maine's efforts against fraud and urged federal action on key issues.

  Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceLegalSocial Issues Janet MillsTrump AdministrationMainePoliticsFraudHealthcareOffice Of Maine Governor

• Media Monitor: TIME Says Collins Faces Uphill Re-election Battle

  9 Jul 2025 6:02 p.m. · Source: Time - The D.C. Brief

  TIME reports that Senator Susan Collins faces a difficult re-election bid in 2026, even after voting against President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, citing disapproval numbers and potential Democratic challengers.

  Politics and GovernmentMaineFederal GovernmentState Governments Susan CollinsDonald TrumpOne Big Beautiful BillJanet Mills119th CongressU.S. SenateTime - The D.C. Brief

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