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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PublishedApril 6, 2015
Maine takes step toward crucial elver regulation
To eliminate poaching, a legislative committee unanimously approves licensing exporters of baby eels.
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PublishedApril 3, 2015
LePage’s plans to end revenue sharing, tax nonprofits run into opposition in Legislature
The Taxation Committee votes unanimously against aspects of his budget but is still working on the governor’s more significant income and sales tax proposals.
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PublishedApril 2, 2015
Legislative panel rejects plan to dismantle Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
The non-binding vote shows the difficulties facing Gov. Paul LePage in winning approval of parts of his proposed budget.
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PublishedApril 2, 2015
LePage forum comes to abrupt end after former lawmaker confronts him, gets taken away
Joanne Twomey, a Democrat who is also a former Biddeford mayor, is hauled away by the state police security detail after shouting at LePage over his budget proposals.
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PublishedApril 1, 2015
Effort to restore $38 million in Maine energy efficiency funds gets testy
Instead of quickly fixing a typo, a legislator’s bill adds political trade-offs backed by the governor, a move that others find objectionable.
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PublishedApril 1, 2015
Maine legislators, business groups pursue deal on raising minimum wage
The negotiations are partly aimed at heading off a potential voter referendum forcing the first increase since 2009.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2015
LePage taps key ally to oversee forestry on public lands
The new duties for Maine Forest Service Director Doug Denico are likely to bring more timber-cutting on state land, which could affect recreation and wildlife.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2015
Maine politics block quick fix to energy-efficiency funding error
A one-word clerical mistake could strip the state’s energy-efficiency program of $38 million.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2015
Maine lawmakers hear debate on proposed drone privacy laws
One bill would restrict law enforcement’s use of drones, while another would require operators to get permission before flying drones over private property.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2015
Maine lawmakers hear opposing arguments on bills to charge for disposable bags
Supporters of three similar proposals say they reduce waste and pollution, while opponents say they add a burden on consumers and retailers.
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