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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PublishedJanuary 14, 2014
Hope for restoring jobless aid dims
In a series of largely party-line votes, Democrats and Republicans failed to advance two different proposals.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2014
Rooting out EBT fraud more complex than it seems
Gov. LePage’s examples of possible misuse illustrate why it’s so difficult to crack down on questionable purchases.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2014
D.C. Notebook: Congress’ agenda items will affect Mainers
Unemployment benefits, flood insurance, food stamps and dairy pricing are among the issues facing lawmakers.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2014
Senate vote advances jobless aid extension, but fate still uncertain
Maine’s Susan Collins and Angus King support the bill, and both want to pay the $6.3 billion cost with spending cuts or offsets.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2014
Cut in military pensions reconsidered
Members of Congress introduce proposals to reduce or reverse cuts that outrage veterans in Maine and elsewhere.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2013
Joseph Baldacci says he won’t run for Congress
The brother of the former governor passes and the Democratic primary seems set with 3 candidates.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2013
Census shows no growth in Maine
The stagnant population and graying of Maine have significant business and policy implications.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2013
Outcome of trade talks splits state
A proposed new international agreement has implications for Maine companies that compete with and sell to Asia.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2013
Washington Notebook: Maine lawmakers weigh in on least productive Congress
U.S. Rep. Pingree calls it a ‘do-nothing’ Congress, but she and others note some pluses for Maine.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2013
Budget compromise averts crisis
Maine’s senators say they hope the compromise will bring an end to crippling partisan stalemates.
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