Politics
Maine Politics
Golden, Pingree split as US House elects Pelosi as speaker again
Published Date: 01/03/2019
One of those new Democrats, Rep. Jared Golden of Maine’s 2nd District, broke with most members of his party and did not vote for Pelosi. Instead, he cast his ballot for Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Illinois.
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Jared Golden takes his seat in U.S. House of Representatives
Published Date: 01/03/2019
For the first time in more than a half-century, a Lewiston resident took the congressional oath of office Thursday to represent Maine’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Sen. Collins’ support for ending shutdown points to cracks in Republican strategy
Published Date: 01/03/2019
The Maine senator says funding the government could be voted on separately so it is not ‘held hostage’ to the fight over giving President Trump money for a border wall.
…Governor Mills To Re-Nominate Keliher, Head and Farnham to Cabinet Posts
Published Date: 01/03/2019
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will re-nominate Commissioners Patrick Keliher, Anne Head, and Major General Douglas Farnham to their posts at the Maine Departments of Marine Resources, Professional and Financial Regulation, and Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, respectively.
…Governor Mills Signs Executive Order Directing DHHS to Move Forward Medicaid Expansion
Published Date: 01/03/2019
Governor also sends letter to federal Department of Health and Human Services encouraging approval of the State Plan Amendment
…NRCM Optimistic About Maine’s Clean Energy Future Under New Governor
Published Date: 01/03/2019
January 2, 2018
On the eve of Janet Mills’ inauguration as Maine’s 75th governor, the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is hopeful for the state’s renewable energy future following the administration of the current governor, Paul LePage.
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Gov. Janet Mills Inaugural Address
Published Date: 01/02/2019
Former Maine secretary of state takes over as Pentagon spokesman
Published Date: 01/02/2019
January 1, 2019
Former Maine Secretary of State Charlie Summers is now the chief spokesman for the Department of Defense in Washington. Effective Tuesday, Summers assumed the responsibilities of the acting assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs.
How LePage fared in achieving the goals he set in his 2011 inaugural address
Published Date: 01/02/2019
December 31, 2018
AUGUSTA, Maine — After an eight-year tenure presiding over a divisive era in Maine politics, Gov. Paul LePage, elected in 2010 on a Republican wave after a recession, will leave office this week on the heels of a Democratic wave and a stretch of record-low unemployment.
Former Portland police chief is Mills’ pick for public safety commissioner
Published Date: 01/01/2019
December 28, 2018
The incoming Democratic governor has also nominated Randy Liberty to head the Maine Department of Corrections.
…Mills nominates Brunswick school administrator to be Maine’s education chief
Published Date: 01/01/2019
December 26, 2018
Pender Makin, a former Maine Principal of the Year, promises a shift in priorities and vows to support public school teachers, administrators and students.
…To lead Department of Labor, Mills picks someone who’s done it before
Published Date: 01/01/2019
December 21, 2018
In addition to announcing Laura Fortman’s nomination to be Maine’s labor commissioner, Gov.-elect Janet Mills nominates John Rohde to lead the Workers’ Compensation Board.
…Mills wants turnpike official to change lanes and lead transportation department
Published Date: 01/01/2019
December 20, 2018
Bruce Van Note, who has held top-level managerial positions at the state Department of Transportation, will oversee the agency if he is confirmed.
…To lead Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Mills picks biologist with 10 years in the department
Published Date: 01/01/2019
December 19, 2018
Outdoors groups applaud the nomination of Judy Camuso, who has led the department’s Wildlife Division since 2013.
…Mills picks official from Attorney General’s Office to be Maine’s finance chief
Published Date: 01/01/2019
The Democratic governor-elect says she will nominate Kirsten Figueroa as commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services.
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Mills introduces pick to head embattled health agency
Published Date: 01/01/2019
December 15, 2018
Gov.-elect Mills to nominate Jeanne Lambrew, who previously worked for Obama administration
Mills names the chief communicators for her new administration
Published Date: 01/01/2019
December 12, 2018
Scott Ogden, spokesman for Janet Mills during her electoral campaign, will serve as communications director, and Lindsay Crete, former spokeswoman for Maine House Democrats, will be press secretary.
…Governor-elect Mills Selects Jerry Reid as Commissioner of Environmental Protection
Published Date: 01/01/2019
Governor-elect Janet Mills announced today that she will nominate Jerry Reid, Natural Resources Division Chief at the Maine Attorney General’s Office, to serve as the next Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
…CMS Approves Maine’s 1115 Demonstration Waiver
Published Date: 12/28/2018
December 21, 2018
AUGUSTA–The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has officially approved Maine’s demonstration waiver application under section 1115 (a) of the Social Security Act. This approval will allow the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to implement a number of commonsense reforms within the MaineCare program, aimed at promoting self-sufficiency among clients and reestablishing Medicaid’s core mission of supporting the elderly, disabled, and children.
…Gov.-elect Mills names Heather Johnson as economic development chief
Published Date: 12/28/2018
Heather Johnson, who currently serves as director of the ConnectME Authority, was named as Maine’s next Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development.
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