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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PublishedFebruary 27, 2017
Bill calls for nearly doubling number of signatures needed for Maine ballot initiatives
The proposed constitutional amendment is one of several that aim to address what some view as the overuse of Maine’s referendum process for policymaking.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2017
Bill to apply 15-cent deposit to mini liquor bottles advances
Supporters say the number of ‘nips’ showing up in roadside ditches or tossed on front lawns is increasing with the popularity of the 50-milliliter bottles.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2017
Maine lawmakers to hear from public on marijuana legalization
On Tuesday the public has a chance to weigh in on topics including regulating sales, taxation issues and protecting public safety.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2017
How would LePage’s plan to outsource park jobs affect visitors?
Conservation advocates believe replacing the current staff would hurt the visitor experience, but the state says the change comes with benefits.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2017
Opioid addiction treatment, tuition freeze endorsed by lawmakers
The supplemental budget bill would also provide a $7 million bailout to the Maine Military Authority and squirrel away $35 million in the ‘rainy day’ fund.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2017
Congressional delegation not backing LePage’s request to abolish Katahdin monument
Sen. Angus King and Rep. Chellie Pingree express disappointment, and Sen. Susan Collins questions whether the president has the authority.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2017
Lawmakers, DHHS ready to devote $4.8 million more to opioid addiction treatment
Although less than originally intended, a bipartisan initiative channeling state and federal dollars to expand treatment capacity could benefit an additional 400 people.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2017
LePage’s proposed welfare changes meet stiff resistance at budget hearing
The governor wants to reduce state welfare benefits to immigrants and others, but similar proposals have failed in the past.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2017
LePage urges Trump to scrap Katahdin-area national monument
The governor says the designation will harm the economy and recreation in the region, but presidents may lack the power to rescind a predecessor’s designation.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2017
LePage asking again to ban use of food stamps to buy candy, soda
This is the second time the Maine Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a federal waiver to block the sales.
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