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 5, 2017

LePage vetoes bills on drugs, mining and senior housing

One veto seeks to block a measure that would offer an ‘affirmative defense’ against prosecution to those caught with illegal drugs after they sought help for an overdose victim.
Published
June 5, 2017

As promised, LePage vetoes bill to impose nickel deposit on ‘nips’ bottles

Now it’s up to the Legislature to decide on a veto override vote, which could lead LePage to simply ban the sale of the small liquor bottles in Maine.
Published
June 2, 2017

Ethics commission staff calls for probe of casino referendum campaign

The investigation would heighten scrutiny of a secretive campaign that ranks among Maine’s most expensive ballot initiatives.
Published
June 2, 2017

Maine budget negotiators deadlock over 3 percent tax surcharge for education

With less than a month left in the fiscal year, Democrats and Republicans can’t agree on whether to preserve, change or eliminate a voter-approved tax increase.
Published
June 1, 2017

House rejects LePage bill to require doctors to report pregnant drug users

Physicians and treatment providers fear that requiring reporting to reduce Maine’s rise in drug-addicted babies could discourage pregnant women from seeking prenatal care.
Published
June 1, 2017

LePage vows to veto any school funding increase that doesn’t include education reforms

The Legislature and the governor have just one month to reach agreement on education funding, which has become the top obstacle to a budget deal.
Published
June 1, 2017

LePage: Released prisoners could fill job vacancies in tourism industry

The governor appeared to link his effort to help low-risk inmates re-enter the workforce to the worker shortage facing Maine’s inns and restaurants.
Published
May 30, 2017

Progressive activist Betsy Sweet running for Maine governor

The Hallowell resident is the third Democrat to file campaign paperwork.
Published
May 26, 2017

Amended LePage budget would end state funding for county jails

The proposal to cut $16 million beginning in March runs into criticism among legislative budget writers, especially Democrats, who object to the governor’s approach.
Published
May 26, 2017

Two Democratic lawmakers drop out of party

Reps. Denise Harlow of Portland and Ralph Chapman of Brooksville unenrolled this week, narrowing Democrats’ majority over Republicans.