The governor offers to form a coalition of governors ‘to tackle’ the issue.
Randy Billings
Staff Writer
Randy Billings is a government watchdog and political reporter who has been the State House bureau chief since 2021. He was named the Maine Press Association’s Journalist of the Year in 2020. He joined the Press Herald in 2012 as the Portland City Hall reporter, where his beat touched on a wide range of topics, including municipal government, immigration, homelessness, housing and social services. Prior to that, he worked at various weeklies as well as business and arts publications. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine, Orono. He lives in North Yarmouth with his wife and two children and enjoys the outdoors and playing his upright bass.
Posted inMaine
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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Posted inHealth, News
Data on uninsured doesn’t explain Maine’s increase
But two analysts say increases in certain demographic groups suggest that shrinking state Medicaid rolls is a likely reason.
Posted inMaine, Maine Governor's race, News, Paul LePage, Politics
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.’
Posted inElections, Maine Governor's race
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.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inElections, Maine Governor's race, News
Rival groups trade charges over secret recording of political call in Maine governor’s race
The attorney general is asked to investigate whether actions by nonprofit groups or a news service reporter were illegal.
Posted inMaine Governor's race, News, Politics
Maine Republicans release recording of Democrat favoring Cutler
State Sen. Geoff Gratwick, recorded secretly, says the Democratic candidate, Mike Michaud, is “not a brain guy.”
Posted inMaine Governor's race, News, Politics
Republicans, Michaud staff spar over accuracy of two campaign ads
So far, Maine TV stations have resisted calls to remove either side’s ads from the air.
Posted inElections, Maine, Maine Governor's race, News, Politics
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.