The two bond measures, which are headed to Gov. Paul LePage’s desk, would appear on the November ballot.
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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Revised solar bill picks up 10 more votes in Maine House
But supporters remain shy of the numbers they need to override an expected veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
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Maine business-backed $10-an-hour minimum wage bill falls short
The Senate votes 22-12 to support the proposal, short of the two-thirds majority needed to make it law before Mainers vote on a $12-an-hour initiative in November.
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Late-session bill to help mill towns sparks debate on school funding
Lawmakers support providing more school aid to towns affected by paper mill closures, but raise concerns about long-term changes to the funding formula.
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Maine House passes Medicaid expansion, but not by veto-proof margin
This is the sixth time that a proposed expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act appears headed for a veto by the governor.
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Primary elections bill wins support in Maine House and Senate
The bill, introduced in response to long lines at some caucus locations last month, would begin the process of moving Maine toward holding presidential primaries.
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LePage clarifies: Massive layoffs coming from 2 companies
But the governor once again does not provide any further information about the two southern Maine companies reportedly planning sizable layoffs.
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Bill opposing national monuments in Maine going to LePage’s desk
The proposal is inspired by the debate over plans to create a national monument or national park in the Katahdin region.
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Legislators overturn LePage veto of bill sought by ‘cold case families’
The measure, one of four that will become law after override votes Monday, gives families additional time to sue alleged killers.
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Failed casino campaign spent more than $2.6 million in Maine
The Horseracing Jobs Fairness campaign paid out most of that money – $1.9 million – to just two consulting firms over a two-week span in January.