The Governor penned a letter to Roger Goodell proposing a national campaign to end abuse.
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.
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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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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.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
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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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, Elections 2014, Local & State, News, Politics
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 inLocal & State, 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 2014, Maine Governor's race, Politics
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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Maine Republicans release secret recording of Democrat criticizing Michaud
Bangor Senator Geoffrey Gratwick says Michaud is “not a brain guy.”
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Maine GOP, Michaud spar over ads
So far, Maine TV stations have resisted calls to remove either side’s ads from the air.