Mills rebukes ICE, pivots to affordability agenda in final state of the state address

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 1,141

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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In her final state of the state speech Tuesday evening, Gov. Janet Mills proposed several measures designed to help Mainers weather a challenging economy, including a new round of direct relief payments and investments in housing and education. She also raised concern about the ongoing impacts of the Trump administration, from heightened immigration enforcement to threatened health care access.

Mills, the first woman elected governor of Maine, has led the state through the COVID-19 pandemic …

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