Expected to become law today, the $120 billion spending plan will likely decrease funding to road safety programs.
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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Maine boat builder to the rescue
When the military needed a small but sturdy watercraft, a Bath company and its partner had the answer.
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Sen. Collins christens high-performance rescue craft
Maine’s U.S. Senator Susan Collins helped to christen – and then drive – a high-tech military boat built in Bath that is capable of being air-dropped from a cargo plane for special forces and rescue missions.
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Snowe: Health care law a ‘bloated monstrosity’
The senator renews her call for a financial analysis of the Affordable Care Act in light of upcoming budget work.
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Highway bill funds Downeaster service
Congress approves a measure that also keeps exemptions to continue the Metro bus service.
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Delegation divided on high court ruling
Maine’s senators oppose the health care overhaul, which is backed by the state’s representatives.