Governor Mills delivers first State of the State Address

On the evening of Tuesday, January 21, 2020, Governor Janet Mills delivered her first State of the State Address to the Maine State Senate, the Maine House of Representatives, cabinet members, invited dignitaries, and the citizens of Maine. Centering on themes of readiness and resilience, the speech lasted approximately an hour and was televised live on Maine Public. We have reprinted the Governor’s remarks as they were prepared.
 
“President Jackson, Speaker Gideon, Chief Justice Saufley, distinguished members of the 129th Legislature and honored guests, I am here tonight to continue the story of our state — to talk about the progress we have made, the challenges we face, and the strength and resilience of the people of Maine.