Senate President Mike Thibodeau plans to seek approval of an order asking the state supreme court to decide whether Maine’s new voting system is constitutional.
Kevin Miller
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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LePage attacks Humane Society’s undercover probes to root out animal cruelty
He wants Congress to end whistleblower anonymity for ‘political operatives’ who infiltrate businesses, prompting a response that he was ‘hyperventilating’ and on the wrong side of the issue.
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Analysis: Both parties likely to anguish over parts of LePage’s budget plan
Most legislators are likely to take issue with some aspect of the governor’s ambitious $6.8 billion proposal.
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Katahdin-area national monument already paying off for locals
Real estate agents and small-business owners near the new Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument say they’re seeing an uptick in interest and activity.
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Land deal conserves 4,300-acre site near Katahdin Iron Works
The land around Silver Lake and along the West Branch of the Pleasant River in Piscataquis County is popular with outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen.
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LePage proposes tax cuts, school funding changes and 500 fewer jobs in $6.8 billion state budget
Lawmakers are likely to make major changes to the governor’s plan, which includes previously rejected initiatives including eliminating Maine’s estate tax.
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Maine environmental board endorses contentious mining regulations
The proposed rules will likely face strong opposition in the Legislature.
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Legislature returns to tackle legalized marijuana, minimum wage
Lawmakers in Augusta face immediate pressure over whether to alter the two voter-approved measures.
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State seeks more authority in investigations of suspected lobstering violations
Legislation is being drafted to make it easier for Maine Marine Patrol officers to secretly install tracking or surveillance devices on boats.
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Director who oversaw Bigelow Lab expansion, Graham Shimmield, dies at 58
The internationally known oceanographer led the research institute in East Boothbay during a time of transformation.