Steve Mistler
Chief Political Correspondent and State House Bureau ChiefJournalist Steve Mistler is Maine Public's chief political correspondent and statehouse bureau chief, specializing in the coverage of politics and state government.
Steve has been a journalist for nearly two decades. His work has been recognized by the Maine Press Association and the New England Newspaper and Press Association for investigative projects and accountability journalism. He was named the MPA's Journalist of the Year in 2011 for his coverage of municipal government for The Forecaster in Falmouth, and later, for his coverage of state government for the Sun Journal in Lewiston.
Steve became the state house bureau chief for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram in 2012. After four years with Maine's largest daily newspaper, Steve made the leap to radio journalism, joining Maine Public in 2016.
Steve is married with one child and two crazy dogs. His family lives in Brunswick.
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In this week’s Pulse: Ellsworth doctor faces license suspension over COVID misinformation allegations, political hits with no context, a parole bill still in limbo, and what's coming up next week in the Legislature. -
Inspired by the ongoing efforts of pro-Trump activists to re-litigate the 2020 presidential election, Maine lawmakers are considering a bill aimed at preventing the seizure and corruption of election equipment and voter data.
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The GOP will get another shot to win the seat in November because Boyle is filling a vacancy left by former Rep. Kyle Bailey, who resigned last fall in order to lead a campaign to limit foreign governments from influencing ballot campaigns.
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The contentious national debate over vaccine mandates continued in Maine Tuesday as state lawmakers heard testimony on a Republican-led bill that seeks to outlaw what it calls compulsory or coercive vaccination against COVID-19.
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The seat covers part of Gorham and Scarborough.
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One day before the anniversary, Democrats and Republicans in the Maine House fell largely along party lines when presented with a resolution “commemorating the January 6th insurrection.”
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Maine's four members of Congress were scattered throughout the capitol complex with different vantage points on the Jan. 6 attack. One year later, they have divergent perspectives about its lasting impact on the country.
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Andrew Butcher led the Maine Broadband Coalition, a group that has pushed for better internet access. He also worked for the Greater Portland Council of Governments.
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During the meeting Nass identified herself as a consultant for the Children’s Health Defense — recently described by the Associated Press as “anti-vaccine juggernaut” — and told lawmakers that she misled a pharmacist because they would only provide the drug for an approved illness.
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In this week’s Pulse: LePage’s “let them all have it” COVID strategy for kids; CD-2 primary bailout warns “little Brucey” of tough fight ahead; holiday programming
