Randy Billings is a government watchdog and political reporter who has been covering Portland City Hall for the Press Herald since 2012. His beat touches on a wide range of topics, including immigration, homelessness, education, tourism, real estate development and the economy in Maine’s largest city. He has been a Portland-based journalist since 2005. A life-long Mainer who loves the outdoors, Randy is also a bassist who brews his own beer at his North Yarmouth home, where he lives with his wife and two children.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2014
Michelle Obama to stump for Michaud in Orono next month
Her visit continues a string of high-profile figures to campaign on behalf of Michaud in Maine’s three-way race for governor.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2014
Federal judge rules Maine whistle-blower lawsuit may proceed
The decision clears the way for a civil lawsuit alleging the state retaliated against an employee who refused to shred public documents.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2014
Census details offer clearer picture of Maine’s uninsured
Analysts say the increase in 2013 probably is attributable to Gov. Paul LePage’s removal of 30,000 from MaineCare rolls.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2014
LePage critics, citing new report, say his economic policies aren’t working
Rep. Mike Michaud and Eliot Cutler point to the federal data as proof of ‘failed leadership.’
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2014
Michaud unveils 10-point plan for improving Maine health care
A keystone of the plan is expanding MaineCare coverage under the Affordable Care Act – a measure Gov. Lepage has vetoed five times.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2014
Maine-branded racing car unveiled in Portland
Taxpayers will invest $50,000 in a partnership to back the NASCAR racing car emblazoned with Maine promotional images.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2014
Left, right clash over secret Michaud strategy call recording
Maine Heritage Policy Center says the call itself violated federal law, while the Maine People’s Alliance says recording the call was illegal.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2014
Maine Republicans release secret recording of Democrat criticizing Michaud
Bangor Senator Geoffrey Gratwick says Michaud is “not a brain guy.”
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2014
Maine GOP, Michaud spar over ads
So far, Maine TV stations have resisted calls to remove either side’s ads from the air.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2014
The working life of Mike Michaud
His nearly 30 years as a millworker and his close ties to organized labor shape the Democratic candidate’s political identity.
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