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
July 10, 2017

Gov. LePage vetoes solar ‘net metering’ bill, again

A representative for the solar installation industry accuses the governor of lying in his veto letter to change House Republicans’ votes.
Published
July 3, 2017

LePage signs budget, ending state government shutdown after 3 days

Democrats agree to eliminate a proposed increase in Maine’s lodging tax and, in return, receive additional funding and assurances on key social service programs.
Published
July 2, 2017

Protesters greet budget negotiators as state shutdown enters third day

Budget negotiators struck a series of late-night deals Sunday that could allow the House and Senate to vote on another spending plan today.
Published
July 1, 2017

Hours after Maine government shutdown, lawmakers only spin their wheels on budget

House Republicans offer a series of amendments – mostly previously rejected proposals – rubbing political nerves raw: ‘This is obscene.’
Published
June 30, 2017

LePage forces state government shutdown

House Speaker Sara Gideon walks out of last-minute negotiations in the governor’s mansion after the governor’s ‘aggressive behavior.’
Published
June 29, 2017

How you could be affected by a state government shutdown

Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices would be closed, state parks may or may not be staffed, and thousands of state workers would go without pay.
Published
June 29, 2017

Lawsuit filed to continue Maine welfare programs in event of shutdown

Maine Equal Justice Partners wants a federal court to require the LePage administration to continue processing food stamps, MaineCare and TANF benefits even if state government offices close.
Published
June 29, 2017

Tentative budget deal reached, but government shutdown still looms

The House and Senate will vote on the compromise today – a day after Gov. LePage said he’d fight any spending plan that contains a tax hike and called a shutdown ‘necessary for the future of Maine.’
Published
June 28, 2017

Amended Maine solar incentive bill appears poised for passage

House and Senate votes Wednesday indicate enough support to override a veto, but a similar bill fell short of an override after passing with veto-proof majorities last year.
Published
June 28, 2017

Clock ticking toward a Friday shutdown as new offer narrows budget differences

Senate Republicans propose additional education spending and the governor tells workers to prepare as the impasse reaches critical stage.