Maine Governor: The Leader of the Pine Tree State

Maine Governor: The Leader of the Pine Tree State Maine, known for its stunning coastlines, delicious lobster, and unpredictable weather, has a governor just like every other state. But being the governor of Maine is no small task—after all, you’re in charge of a state where people will fight over who makes the best whoopie pie. What Does the Governor Even Do? The governor of Maine is like the captain of a very large, very cold ship. They oversee the state government, propose budgets, sign (or veto) bills, and make sure everything runs smoothly—or at least as smoothly as a road in Maine after winter. The governor also represents Maine in political matters, works on economic development, and sometimes has to deal with moose-related emergencies (not officially in the job description, but it happens).