Janet Mills in 2024 Governor's State of the State speeches
On Energy & Oil:
We must, and we will, continue to address climate change
We will address climate change in the long-term by investing in clean energy; by weatherizing homes and businesses; by expanding our state's network of EV chargers; and by advancing cleaner and more efficient technologies, like heat pumps--while also
creating good-paying green collar jobs. We must, and we will, continue to address climate change in the long-term, for the health of our people, the health of our environment, and the health of our economy.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Maine legislature
Jan 30, 2024
On Gun Control:
Close private sale loophole on background checks
I have arrived at the conclusion that I do not know how we can allow people who legally cannot have guns to buy them through a private sale and pose a risk to themselves or the public. And I do not know how we can hold commercial sellers to a higher
standard while allowing an underground market of private sellers to advertise guns for sale without any restrictions. In my conversations with Maine people, I believe they agree. People who can't legally own guns should not have such easy access to them.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Maine legislature
Jan 30, 2024
On Health Care:
I want to expand behavioral health services across Maine
Even with the progress we have made to expand behavioral health services, access to services can still be a serious struggle. I want to expand behavioral health services across Maine, particularly for those in crisis. I propose that we establish
a network of crisis receiving centers across Maine so that any person suffering a mental health crisis can get prompt and appropriate care, instead of being alone or languishing in an emergency department or a jail, as is too often the case.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Maine legislature
Jan 30, 2024
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