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 31, 2017
Lawmakers again consider bill to arm Maine forest rangers
The proposal aims to cut the costs to taxpayers by allowing the rangers to carry guns they own.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2017
LePage transfers marijuana rulemaking authority to liquor agency
As Gov. Paul LePage once again took a swipe at House Speaker Sara Gideon and other lawmakers, legislative leaders announced the membership of a committee charged with helping to implement marijuana legalization in Maine.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2017
LePage reverses course, signs bill to close marijuana law loopholes, delay retail sales
By signing the bill, the governor averts a situation in which it would have been legal as of Monday for minors to possess pot and for drivers to smoke behind the wheel.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2017
LePage won’t sign bill to delay retail pot sales, bar possession by minors
The governor says he won’t act on the bipartisan bill, which also would address concerns about marijuana use in moving vehicles, until lawmakers provide money to begin rulemaking.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2017
Crowd at Biddeford forum challenges LePage on budget, ballot measures, immigration
The governor reiterates his core policy goals, remaining calm despite audience critics who oppose his stance on aid to immigrants, two voter-approved referendums and other issues.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2017
York County casino plan qualifies for statewide vote in November
The Las Vegas gambling entrepreneur who paved the way for what is now Hollywood Casino in Bangor has set his sights on Maine’s southernmost area.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2017
New Bath Iron Works chief: Despite contract loss, shipyard’s in good shape
Dirk Lesko says BIW is conscious of the need to be affordable at a time when President Trump and Navy officials are talking about expanding the fleet.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2017
Committee endorses bill to delay marijuana sales in Maine
Although Mainers can still grow and use marijuana on their own as of Jan. 30, the bill endorsed by a legislative panel would delay retail sales of the drug until at least February 2018.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2017
Maine professors recruit 700 colleagues to sign letter to Trump on climate change
The letter, crafted by professors at Bowdoin and USM, urges President-elect Trump to “address the threat of climate change immediately.”
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2017
LePage seeks $7 million bailout for Maine Military Authority
The quasi-governmental business, which once employed more than 500 people refurbishing Humvees and other military vehicles, severely underbid a contract to refurbish Boston transit buses.
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