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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PublishedMay 13, 2014
Eliot Cutler unveils economic plan aimed at women
It would address the wage gap, reproductive freedom and domestic violence, among other issues.
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PublishedMay 2, 2014
Augusta, Waterville coming up big for LePage
The Governor’s strongest campaign support is in central Maine, Democratic foe Michaud has statewide backing and independent Cutler’s comes from well-to-do southern communities.
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PublishedMay 1, 2014
New nonpartisan, grass-roots group forms in Maine, will publish voter guide in fall
Several members leave the Maine League of Young Voters to found The Voter Education Brigade.
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PublishedApril 30, 2014
LePage vetoes harsher drunken-driving penalties
A legislator and legal officials question his decision on a bill targeting repeat felony offenders. The governor says the bill didn’t go far enough.
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PublishedApril 27, 2014
Obamacare gives Maine voters a clash of candidates
The issue highlights big differences among Maine’s three gubernatorial candidates and hands the parties something to ‘fire up the base.’
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PublishedMarch 28, 2014
Pro-choice group’s endorsement of Michaud draws criticism from Cutler
Eliot Cutler’s campaign says what Michaud calls an evolution on the issue just shows a lack of conviction.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2014
Clean-energy views add heat to Maine governor’s race
In a day of staking out positions, Gov. LePage says pro-renewables policies cost money and jobs, clashing with his two rivals’ support for solar and wind.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2014
Portland panel OKs Nova Scotia ferry lease
The full City Council will take up the agreement April 7. Meanwhile, the Nova Star is set to leave Singapore for Nova Scotia on Friday.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2014
Michaud outlines strategies for economic growth
The multifaceted plan calls for a higher minimum wage and new spending on business and education. His rivals for governor are unimpressed.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2014
Gubernatorial candidate Michaud to outline plan for Maine economy
It’s aimed at sparking discussions with voters on how to move the state forward, a spokeswoman for the Democrat says.
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