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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PublishedMarch 13, 2015
Watchdog agency to audit organization that runs Amtrak Downeaster
A legislative committee voted unanimously to request the review amid transparency concerns raised by the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority’s critics.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2015
Raw milk sales gain support in Maine Legislature
State agriculture officials say they back easing licensing requirements for some dairy farmers who sell raw milk directly to consumers.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2015
Lawmakers question plan for more logging on Maine’s state-owned land
The adminstration’s plans for an increased timber harvest and reorganized land management get a cool reception from a legislative committee.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2015
Maine House overwhelmingly backs banning microbeads
The tiny plastic pellets are in many personal care products but they are not biodegradable and they pass through wastewater treatment filters.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2015
LePage jeopardizing land-conservation projects by withholding funds as a political tactic, critics say
They say he’s breaking his word by refusing to release the voter-approved bond money, using it as leverage in his fight for more timber-cutting on public lands.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2015
Lawmakers urged to back tightening of Maine’s Kid-Safe Act
The 2008 act requires the state to identify chemicals that could cause health concerns for children.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2015
Maine lawmakers hear praise, criticism for bill targeting ‘puppy mills’
Activists want to block pet shop sales of cats and dogs from large out-of-state breeders, but store owners call their criticisms inaccurate and misplaced.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2015
Minimum wage hike gains foothold for decision this year in Maine
Polls show residents favor a federal increase, and many wage bills are before the Legislature. But with prospects uncertain in a divided Augusta, the issue may go to voters.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2015
Critics turn out in force to oppose LePage’s plan to change General Assistance
Immigrants and municipal officials say it’s a bad idea to stop aiding non-citizens living legally in Maine, but the state says it wants to spend on different priorities.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2015
Bill to ban local votes on legalizing marijuana draws fire at hearing
A legislator wants any decisions on legalization made at the state or federal level, but critics say his bill conflicts with the Constitution and home rule traditions.
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