Maine’s U.S. senators say Bath Iron Works should figure prominently in the building process.
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.
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U.S. pledge on Medicaid sparks clash in Maine
Democrats say the clarification on federal funding paves the way for expansion in Maine, but LePage officials say it falls short.
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LePage criticizes Obamacare at Washington D.C. forum
Maine Gov. Paul LePage lashed out against President Obama’s health care initiative on Monday, predicting the law “is going to put the country into a spiral.”
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LePage: Health law to send U.S. ‘into a spiral’
Speaking to a crowd of business leaders, he also criticizes President Obama and Maine’s wind-energy industry.
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Washington Notebook: Collins, King in spotlight on key issues
WASHINGTON – It was a busy week in Washington for Maine’s two senators, both of whom played high-profile roles in some of the biggest debates on Capitol Hill. Seeking to address what she dubbed “a manufactured crisis,” Republican Sen. Susan Collins was a primary author of a budget fix that will allow the Federal Aviation […]
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High profiles for Collins, King
It was a busy week in Washington for Maine’s two senators, both of whom played higher-profile roles in some of the bigger debates on Capitol Hill.
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Pingree rules out run for governor in 2014
Her decision clears the way for U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud or former Gov. John Baldacci to enter the race.
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Online sales tax poised for Senate passage
But a proposal by Maine’s senators to give retailers like L.L. Bean more time to comply with the new law appears to be left in limbo.
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Online tax bill held up by opponents
A bill to allow states to collect taxes from online retailers was delayed Thursday by opponents.
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Collins aids deal to end air-traffic control cuts
The U.S. Senate sends to the House a bill to allow the FAA to shuffle funds so it can stop furloughs and flight delays.