Gov. Mills highlights difficult budgeting process in State of the Budget address
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- Governor Janet Mills delivered her State of the Budget address Tuesday, outlining her vision for Maine's fiscal future while addressing financial challenges. She used the speech as a pitch to lawmakers to pass her proposed budget into law.
In budget address, Gov. Mills takes swipe at gun safety citizen initiative
During the State of the Budget address in Augusta on Tuesday night, Gov. Janet Mills took the opportunity to defend Maine’s unique “yellow flag law” and swiped at a citizen-led effort to bolster the gun safety measure.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills critiques prospective red flag referendum during budget address
Mills authored the state's novel "yellow flag" law with a prominent gun rights group. She says a red flag proposal that would allow family members to petition a judge to remove a loved one's guns undermines that law.
Gov. Mills delivers State of the Budget address Tuesday night
Tuesday was a big day for Mainers as Gov. Janet Mills spoke about the budget she's proposing for the next two years.
Mills says state economy is doing well in State of the Budget address
Gov. Janet Mills outlined to the legislature her final biennial budget as Maine's governor on Tuesday night and repeated things we've heard before, like her administration's commitment to funding free community college,
Gov. Mills delivered State of the Budget Address to Legislature
Governor Janet Mills delivered her State of the Budget Address before the legislature Tuesday, where she discussed the key components of her proposed budget for the next biennium.
What to expect during Gov. Janet Mills' State of the Budget address
The Maine State House will be packed Tuesday evening as Gov. Janet Mills delivers her state of the budget address to lawmakers and the public.
Mills calls for legislators to act in 'good faith' during State of the Budget address
"Even Old Orchard Beach isn’t big enough for all the lines in the sand some of you have already drawn," the governor said.
Gov. Mills uses budget address to call for compromise by lawmakers in both parties
The governor also came out against a citizen referendum for a red flag law and challenged a commission that oversees legal representation to indigent clients to change its practices rather than request more money.
Gov. Mills proclaims this week 'Community Risk Reduction Week'
PORTLAND (WGME) – Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed January 26 through February 1 as "Community Risk Reduction Week." ...
‘It’s about time:' Public health advocates applaud Gov. Mills' proposed cigarette tax increase
Governor Janet Mills is proposing a $1 increase to the cigarette tax in her budget for the next biennium. “A $1 increase for ...
Gov. Mills doubles down on urging Maine’s public defense agency to relax rules
The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services says they need more money than what the governor has offered to address a ...
Mills defends tax hikes; criticizes 'red flag' proposal
Maine Gov. Janet Mills defended her proposed budget cuts and criticized a proposed 'red flag' law referendum Tuesday night in ...
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WATCH: In budget speech, Gov. Mills urges lawmakers to work together on spending plan
Republicans are vowing to oppose the "targeted" tax and fee increases in the governor's $11.6 billion budget and Democrats ...
Gov. Mills said she’s ‘deeply concerned’ about Trump administration spending freeze
This is a developing story and will be updated. Gov. Janet Mills said she is deeply concerned about a memo from President ...
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Day care providers raise alarm about Gov. Mills' budget proposal
The governor wants to decrease funding for child care worker stipends, and day care owners say it could force people out of ...