Janet Mills in 2022 ME Governor's race


On Abortion: Stand in the way of efforts to undermine right to abortion

Republicans in some states are looking at ways to prevent women from going out of state for abortions, steps that could include going after abortion providers. In response, some Democratic governors have signed measures banning their state's law enforcement agencies from enforcing other states' abortion bans. When she signed an executive order, Mills said she "will stand in the way of any effort to undermine, roll back or outright eliminate the right to safe and legal abortion in Maine."
Source: Market Watch on 2022 Maine Gubernatorial race Jul 15, 2022

On Civil Rights: Enacted law banning conversion therapy for minors

Democratic leaders gathered in Portland's Deering Oaks to tout Gov. Janet Mills' record on LGBT issues, and to portray her opponent, Paul LePage, as a threat to gay, lesbian and transgender people. They highlighted LePage's 2018 veto of a bill that would have banned conversion therapy in Maine. In 2019, a year after taking office, Mills signed a similar bill into law. Maine is now one of 20 states that prohibit licensed professionals from administering conversion therapy to minors.
Source: Press Herald on 2022 Maine Gubernatorial race Jun 6, 2022

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