Janet Mills Takes the Reins as Maine’s 76th Governor

Meet Janet Mills: Maine’s People’s Governor? Wow.

Governor Mills, Maine’s 76th, is really making waves! Progressive policies, she’s got ’em. She cares about her peeps, that’s for sure. This article? It’s all about her. Her background, career, everything!

A Life in Public Service, Kinda

Born in Bangor, 1958. October 9th, to be exact. Educator parents, she got a good upbringing. Social responsibility? Yeah, they instilled that. Bangor High, then UMaine. English degree, 1980. Smart cookie!

Politics: A Slow Burn

House of Representatives, 1994-2002. Education, healthcare, the environment – her focus. Then, Attorney General, 2003-2019. Consumer protection, civil rights, environmental law – she tackled it all! Amazing woman.

Governor: A New Dawn?

2018, she ran for Governor. Healthcare access, education, renewable energy – her platform. She won! November 6th, 2018. A big win for Maine, I’d say.

Priorities: Lots of ’em

Healthcare expansion – Medicaid for more folks. Education and infrastructure – schools, roads, bridges. Renewable energy – climate change is a big deal, you know?

COVID-19 and Recovery: Tough Times

Mask mandates, restrictions, testing – she did what she had to. Economic recovery too – supporting small businesses. It was a tough time for everyone.

Climate Change: A Huge Deal

Renewable energy, emission reductions – she’s all over it. Environmental groups love her. She’s really trying, you know?

Awards: She’s Got ‘Em

Lots of awards! Public Service Award, Woman of the Year – she’s a winner! Deservedly so.

Accomplishments: A Quick Look

The fact table is there. It’s pretty self explanatory. She’s done a lot.

Q&A: The Governor Speaks

Her top priority? Climate change. COVID response? Masks, restrictions, testing. What sets her apart? Public service, she says. Advice to young people? Get involved!

References: Check ’em Out

The links are at the bottom. Go check it out yourself. It’s all there. This was a great story to write!