The nomination of Judge Jon David Levy now goes to the full Senate, where it may run into delay tactics.
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.
Bates, Bowdoin presidents participate in White House summit
They join President Obama and college leaders to discuss making higher education more accessible.
Rooting out EBT fraud more complex than it seems
Gov. LePage’s examples of possible misuse illustrate why it’s so difficult to crack down on questionable purchases.
D.C. Notebook: Congress’ agenda items will affect Mainers
Unemployment benefits, flood insurance, food stamps and dairy pricing are among the issues facing lawmakers.
Senate vote advances jobless aid extension, but fate still uncertain
Maine’s Susan Collins and Angus King support the bill, and both want to pay the $6.3 billion cost with spending cuts or offsets.
Cut in military pensions reconsidered
Members of Congress introduce proposals to reduce or reverse cuts that outrage veterans in Maine and elsewhere.
Joseph Baldacci says he won’t run for Congress
The brother of the former governor passes and the Democratic primary seems set with 3 candidates.
Outcome of trade talks splits state
A proposed new international agreement has implications for Maine companies that compete with and sell to Asia.
Washington Notebook: Maine lawmakers weigh in on least productive Congress
U.S. Rep. Pingree calls it a ‘do-nothing’ Congress, but she and others note some pluses for Maine.
Budget compromise averts crisis
Maine’s senators say they hope the compromise will bring an end to crippling partisan stalemates.