Kevin Miller joined the staff of the Portland Press Herald in 2012 and has worked as a journalist in Maine since 2005. He currently covers state politics, the Maine Legislature and environmental/natural resources issues. A policy wonk, Kevin previously wrote about Congress and federal issues as the Press Herald’s Washington, DC correspondent. Before settling in Maine, he covered state government, higher education and environmental issues for newspapers in Virginia and Maryland. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing or doing pretty much anything else outdoors. He lives in Newcastle with his wife, Carissa, and their dog.
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PublishedApril 1, 2016
Hundreds turn out for hearing to oppose changes to MaineCare services for mentally ill
Lawmakers are reviewing LePage administration plans to restrict the eligibility for intensive, case manager services often offered at the homes of clients with mental health disorders.
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PublishedApril 1, 2016
LePage refuses to swear in senator-elect over nomination spat with Democrats
The governor cancels Susan Deschambault’s scheduled swearing-in ceremony Friday morning in response to Democrats’ stance against one of his nominees.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2016
Maine House to Obama: No national monument in North Woods
The 77-71 vote sends a message but can’t stop the presidential designation, which supporters hope will lead to a national park.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2016
Maine bill to waive college tuition for National Guard members stalls
Democrats and Republicans can’t agree on a funding mechanism for the proposal to help soldiers attend UMaine.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2016
Democratic lawmakers want to spend $24 million of surplus on programs
Their proposal comes as lawmakers begin debating whether to save or spend excess money.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2016
Bills to toughen drug penalties advance in Maine Senate
While supporters contend the measures were needed to send a strong message, critics predicted both bills could end up saddling some addicts with a ‘convicted felon’ label for life.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2016
Maine legislators to examine switch back to primaries
The proposal has gained momentum since well-attended presidential caucuses that led to long lines and voter discontent.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2016
Gulf of Maine’s Cashes Ledge no longer being considered for national monument
Conservationists urged the Obama administration to consider the underwater mountain range for added protection based on its biological diversity but fishermen opposed the idea.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2016
House Democrats block bid to offer voters an alternative to $12 minimum wage
A ‘competing measure’ calling for base pay of $10-an-hour appears unlikely to get on November’s ballot.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2016
Maine Senate rejects proposed ‘right to food’ constitutional amendment
The proposal, which passed in the House, would guarantee the ‘inherent and unalienable right to acquire, produce, process, prepare, preserve and consume the food of their own choosing.’
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