Governor Mills backs a pause in principle but vetoed the bill because it did not exempt the Jay project.

What this evidence bears on

• Supports: A blanket pause also blocks projects communities want. Maine's governor vetoed a moratorium in April 2026 because it would have stopped a $550 million data center in Jay with strong local support.

  • A reason for “Allow them, but only if operators pay their full grid costs and meet strict conditions.”