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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PublishedFebruary 13, 2014
Anti-abortion protesters sue to overturn buffer zone outside Portland clinic
The lawsuit mirrors a Massachusetts case now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2014
Restaurant inspections a hot item in Augusta
The industry adamantly opposes a bill that would revive a system that gives all municipalities an oversight role.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2014
Portland proposal to raise minimum wage will get lots of scrutiny
The city plans to move slowly in assessing the impact of the mayor’s idea on businesses and workers.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2014
Portland mayor: Raise city’s minimum wage
Michael Brennan unveils several new priorities at his State of the City address on Wednesday.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2014
Panel to hear Portland employee’s sexual harassment complaint
The worker claims his female supervisor drew male genitals on an evaluation form, called him ‘babe’ and ‘darling,’ and put her hand on his shoulder.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2014
Asylum seekers, Maine advocates protest change in aid rules
The LePage administration wants to stop providing General Assistance to some immigrants awaiting work permits. Opponents call the change illegal and racist.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2013
Immigrant backers join forces to oppose LePage rule change
The governor wants to keep asylum seekers from receiving state-funded General Assistance money.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2013
LePage proposal would end assistance to asylum seekers
Portland officials say a General Assistance rule change could leave many immigrants without shelter or food.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2013
Warnings issued regarding Portland marijuana ordinance
A panel will discuss the interface of the ordinance with state and federal laws on Thursday night at City Hall.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2013
Portland pot vote seen as a precursor for the state
Meanwhile, a national group that opposes the trend is stepping into the debate to ‘get the facts out about this drug.’
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