Kevin Miller joined the staff of the Portland Press Herald in 2012 and has worked as a journalist in Maine since 2005. He currently divides his time covering environmental/natural resources issues, state politics and the Maine Legislature. A policy wonk, Kevin previously wrote about Congress and federal issues from a Maine angle 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 wants to be hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, exploring New England’s historic sites or doing pretty much anything else outdoors. He lives in Newcastle with his partner and their dog.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2019
Climate bills call for Maine to reduce emissions to 80% below 1990 levels
Seven hours of testimony provide a glimpse into the scope and impact of proposals to rein in greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, factories and motor vehicles.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2019
Lawmakers aim to balance safety, Amish beliefs with buggy bill
The growing number of Amish communities in central and northern Maine has increased concerns about car-buggy collisions, prompting the proposal for mandatory reflectors or lights.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2019
Angus King undergoes final radiation treatment for prostate cancer
The 74-year-old senator said he has ‘dodged cancer three times now’ – including this residual recurrence of prostate cancer – thanks to health insurance and access to care.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2019
Bill to exclude non-citizens sparks State House debate over voting rights
A Republican lawmaker wants a constitutional amendment to allow only citizens to cast ballots in state and local elections – something state law already does.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2019
Panel reviewing bottle bill backs increase for redemption centers, not for deposits
The fee paid to redemption centers would rise from 4 cents to 5 cents a container by January, under a proposal recommended by the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2019
Full Maine Legislature to consider bill to require paid sick leave
The measure supported by Democrats would require businesses with five or more workers to offer paid sick days to employees who have been employed for at least 13 weeks.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2019
Mills forms task force to study impact of ‘forever chemicals’ in Maine
Known as PFAS or PFCs, the chemicals were used for decades in common household products and have also caused contamination near military bases that used firefighting foam containing the compound.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2019
Coalition calls for state to borrow $95 million to get conservation ‘back on track’
Legislative approval and a referendum would be needed to borrow the money, which would be allocated under the Land for Maine’s Future program.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2019
Maine committee endorses bill to elect president by ‘popular vote’
If the Legislature approves, Maine will join the move to change the Electoral College system by having states award electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2019
Debate swirls around bill to base Maine’s choice for president on popular vote
A national movement would alter the role of the Electoral College and become law if enough states, including Maine, support the change.
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