Kevin Miller

Portland Press Herald

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.

Latest

Published
June 25, 2019

‘People’s veto’ campaigns target new Maine abortion and vaccination laws

The groups behind the campaigns want voters to decide on laws that require insurers to cover abortion and that eliminate broad exemptions for childhood vaccinations.
Published
June 24, 2019

Gov. Mills signs 4 bills to reduce medication prices, including buying from Canada

One new law – subject to federal approval – would let Maine act as a wholesaler to import prescription drugs from Canada.
Published
June 23, 2019

Winners and losers of the 2019 legislative session

Democrats used their legislative majority and control of the Blaine House to push through many bills in health care, education and the environment, but some measures still fell by the wayside.
Published
June 20, 2019

Presidential primary bill passes but bonds falter as legislative session ends

Weary lawmakers, who worked until roughly 6:30 a.m. Thursday before adjourning the 2019 legislative session, may be called back to complete unfinished work.
Published
June 19, 2019

Alternative to ‘red flag’ gun bill likely headed for passage

Based on initial votes Wednesday, the Legislature is expected to pass a bill that would allow police to use Maine’s “protective custody” laws to confiscate guns from dangerous individuals.
Published
June 19, 2019

Maine Legislature finishes its work for 2019 but could be back

Working through the early morning hours Thursday lawmakers managed to finish most of their work and in a return to tradition Maine’s Gov. Janet Mills also addressed lawmakers briefly at their departure thanking them for their work.
Published
June 19, 2019

Maine House votes to relax welfare restrictions on asylum seekers

The bill, which has gained urgency following the surge of asylum seekers to Portland, provides no money but directs DHHS to offer non-citizens welfare ‘within available resources.’
Published
June 18, 2019

Bill to legalize sports betting advances in Maine Legislature

The bill, which faces additional votes, would allow Mainers age 21 and older to place bets at licensed physical locations or via mobile apps.
Published
June 18, 2019

Lawmakers reject ‘red flag’ gun bill, but alternative may have a better chance

The bill is one of 2 measures that aim to separate potentially dangerous people from their guns – but by different processes.
Published
June 17, 2019

Gov. Mills signs 2-year state budget totaling nearly $8 billion

Lawmakers complete work on the bipartisan budget several days before the Legislature’s scheduled adjournment, unlike 2 years ago, when political fighting led to a brief government shutdown.