The event on Monday marks the start of a nine-state tour as Democrats seek to rebuild after last year’s election losses.
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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Land for Maine’s Future board to target $4.3 million for conservation projects
The money comes from unexpended portions of two bond packages approved by voters in 2009 and 2011.
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House passes bill to make Maine comply with Real ID law
Supporters warn that, without legislative action, Maine residents may not be able to use their driver’s licenses to get through airport security or enter federal buildings starting next year.
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Bill would help Portland seek reimbursement for shelter, General Assistance aid
The proposed changes to the residency determination process would make the jurisdiction where a person lived before applying for aid responsible for the costs.
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Another task force tries to come to grips with heroin crisis in Maine
At its first meeting, it reviews recommendations issued just 11 months ago by an earlier opioid commission.
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Panel divided over bill to prevent medical pot users from being denied organ transplants
After Maine Med defends its strict prohibition, which came after two patients died from an illness tied to a fungus found in marijuana, a committee votes 6-5 against endorsing the legislation.
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Maine Democrats’ budget priorities expose huge gap between parties
Democratic leaders tout a humane ‘opportunities agenda,’ but Republicans dismiss it as just more tax-and-spend policies.
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Maine lawmakers backing off long resistance to federal Real ID requirements
The Senate overwhelmingly approves moving to more secure driver’s licenses as the impact of noncompliance starts to cause problems and threatens to get worse.
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Dozens of restaurant servers weigh in on both sides of ‘tip credit’ issue
Most tell lawmakers they fear losing a livable income if the practice is phased out as planned, but others want to stay the course so their minimum wage rises to $12 by 2024.
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Lawmakers split on how to regulate retail marijuana sales in Maine
The divided committee vote reflects differences in opinion about which state agency – or agencies – should license marijuana businesses.