The legislation and the process are imperfect, they say, but the measure safeguards the economy.
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.
Snowe, Collins support ‘fiscal cliff’ compromise in early-morning vote
Like many of their colleagues, the two Maine senators said the final package was far from perfect but, most importantly, avoided tax hikes on the middle class.
Key laws taking effect today
Key health care rules as well as new mortgage regulations will affect many Mainers.
Collins: “Still time” to find a compromise
Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she and other senators are discussing putting forward their own bipartisan proposal to avoid going over the fiscal cliff.
Olympia Snowe: a career of firsts and fights
WASHINGTON — It was just a few days before Christmas 2004 when Sen. Olympia Snowe received word that thousands of jobs at Bath Iron Works, Maine’s largest employer, were in serious jeopardy.
U.S. Senate transitions: Old-style Republican transcended party politics
Sen. Olympia Snowe shaped tax and health care laws and helped break down gender biases.
Washington Notebook: Congressional delegation faces a cliffhanger
A look at where members of Maine’s delegation stand – or stood recently – on the major issues.
DC NOTEBOOK: As cliff nears, a look at Maine delegation’s positions
WASHINGTON — With the nation peering over the fiscal cliff and Congress likely to cast votes Sunday or Monday on possible alternatives, it is worth taking another look at where members of Maine’s delegation stand — or stood recently — on the major issues.
Senate passes bill with fishing disaster funds for Maine
The measure goes to the Republican-controlled House, where it could face stronger opposition.
US senators save $150 million in groundfishery funding
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate passed a $60 billion disaster relief bill Friday that includes funding to support struggling groundfishing fleets in Maine and other northeastern states.