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Gov. Janet Mills on Tuesday unveiled her administration’s 2019 bond package, describing the $239 million proposal as a “series of targeted investments to expand Maine’s economy, build a strong, skilled workforce, repair Maine’s aging infrastructure, and usher in clean, renewable energy.” Last week, she nominated former Senate Majority Leader Phil Bartlett to be the next chairman of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, citing the key roles he played in gaining bipartisan support for several of the state’s landmark energy initiatives, including Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative legislation, a bill to increase Maine’s renewable portfolio standard and another to support renewable energy development. She also launched an initiative to develop a 10-year strategic economic development plan for Maine that would focus on strategies to enhance economic growth, particularly in rural Maine, and address Maine’s workforce challenges — calling it the first of its kind in more than two decades.

But Maine People Before Politics, a public policy nonprofit whose honorary chairman is former Gov. Paul LePage, issued a news release this week accusing Mills of breaking her “no tax increase” promise. It backs that up by citing two bills supported by the Mills administration: LD 1777, “An Act To Add Rivers, Streams and Brooks to the Department of Environmental Protection's Compensation Fee Program,” and LD 1784, “An Act To Increase Land Permit by Rule Application Fees”  — observing in a news release “both of which raise fees on Mainers.”

“In raising the fees Mills is breaking a promise,” Julie Rabinowitz, the nonprofit’s director of policy and communication, stated in the release. “There is absolutely no question that Janet Mills claimed she would not raise or create a fee. Janet Mills is breaking that promise.”

How would you rate Gov. Janet Mills’ performance so far, related to improving Maine’s business climate?
A, Excellent (31%, 52 VOTES)
B, Good (20%, 34 VOTES)
C, Average (8%, 13 VOTES)
D, Below average (18%, 31 VOTES)
F, Failing (24%, 40 VOTES)
Poll Description

Gov. Janet Mills on Tuesday unveiled her administration’s 2019 bond package, describing the $239 million proposal as a “series of targeted investments to expand Maine’s economy, build a strong, skilled workforce, repair Maine’s aging infrastructure, and usher in clean, renewable energy.” Last week, she nominated former Senate Majority Leader Phil Bartlett to be the next chairman of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, citing the key roles he played in gaining bipartisan support for several of the state’s landmark energy initiatives, including Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative legislation, a bill to increase Maine’s renewable portfolio standard and another to support renewable energy development. She also launched an initiative to develop a 10-year strategic economic development plan for Maine that would focus on strategies to enhance economic growth, particularly in rural Maine, and address Maine’s workforce challenges — calling it the first of its kind in more than two decades.

But Maine People Before Politics, a public policy nonprofit whose honorary chairman is former Gov. Paul LePage, issued a news release this week accusing Mills of breaking her “no tax increase” promise. It backs that up by citing two bills supported by the Mills administration: LD 1777, “An Act To Add Rivers, Streams and Brooks to the Department of Environmental Protection's Compensation Fee Program,” and LD 1784, “An Act To Increase Land Permit by Rule Application Fees”  — observing in a news release “both of which raise fees on Mainers.”

“In raising the fees Mills is breaking a promise,” Julie Rabinowitz, the nonprofit’s director of policy and communication, stated in the release. “There is absolutely no question that Janet Mills claimed she would not raise or create a fee. Janet Mills is breaking that promise.”

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  • February 12, 2020
    Mills is not good for Maine overall. The others who commented here are happy about this or that. The fact of the matter is for every one good thing she does she does a handful of bad things in between, but of course the bad things are never shared on her facebook or in the media much. To me it's pretty obvious she does not have the best interest of Maine and Mainers in her mind at all. To me she is just playing a game and doesn't really consider the future or the outcome of her decisions. It's cool that she wants to help the elderly sure, but whos paying for that? It's cool that she wants to spend all this money to "better the state" but WHO'S PAYING FOR IT!?
  • January 7, 2020

    She has not done anything for the maine workers. She needs to more ten double the minimun wage. Of course she can, look what she just did for herself with our money.

  • June 6, 2019
    Examining what policies will help build Maine’s future shows leadership. Being inclusive and setting a far more positive tone is a marked difference from the past 10 years. Maine needs innovation, emphasizing climate solutions and universal healthcare to move ahead. Mills is good for the economy and our collective future. We’re all in this together
  • June 6, 2019
    "June 5, 2019 I know several businesses moving out of Maine because of the laws she signed. I know others that are considering expanding in other states or moving away. This is a job-killing administration." I know of none. Care to enlighten? I call "Fake News"
  • June 6, 2019
    Governor Mills is working across the aisle, bringing disparate groups together to work collaboratively on solutions that are best for Maine. Her budget is pragmatic and fair. What a breath of fresh air!