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Who is Janet Mills?
Janet Mills is the first female governor of the state of Maine who won the election in 2018 and took office in 2019.
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First Female Attorney General
Before becoming governor, she became Maine's first female attorney general in 2009 and served two terms. She served as district attorney in Androscoggin County, Maine.
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An Independent-Minded Democrat
Although she is associated with the Democratic Party, she often took decisions outside the mainstream of the party.
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Fight for Health Services
She played an important role in expanding health care and strengthening Medicaid.
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A Strong Environmental Supporter
Mills took several strong steps to deal with climate change, such as the goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2045.
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Strict Laws on Road Safety
After becoming governor, she implemented strict laws regarding drunk driving and mobile phone use.
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Re-Elected in 2022
Due to her popularity among the public, Mills was re-elected governor in 2022, proving her leadership abilities.
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Heated Debate in the White House
During a meeting at the White House on Friday, Trump and the Maine governor got into a heated exchange over the transgender athlete order. Mills responded by saying, “We will follow state and federal laws.”
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Interest in Literature and Law
Mills studied law from the University of Maine School of Law, but before that she was interested in journalism and English literature.
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Music and Art Lover
Janet Mills has a deep passion for music and arts, and she likes to play the piano in her free time.
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Wonder of Many Awards
Mills has received many prestigious awards for her contribution to education, law and social service.