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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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Will Lewiston massacre lead to new gun control laws in Maine?
Gun safety is certain to dominate debate in the State House when lawmakers return in January, but options may be limited – members of both parties voted to block gun safety bills this year.
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Should Maine’s yellow flag law have been used to prevent Lewiston shootings? Its sponsor thinks so
Sen. Lisa Keim, R-Dixfield, says that it appears the state’s so-called yellow flag law could have been used to take away Robert Card’s guns, but others say the law includes too many obstacles.
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President Biden, first lady will come to Lewiston on Friday, White House confirms
President and Jill Biden will visit with families grieving loved ones killed in the Oct. 25 mass shootings in Lewiston.
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Independent commission will investigate shootings, missed warning signs
Gov. Janet Mills announced the creation of a commission of independent experts, saying Maine people need to know the truth in order to heal.
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Sen. Angus King working on new gun control legislation
King and Sen. Susan Collins, who both oppose a ban on assault weapons, defended their votes last week to protect access to guns for military veterans who are unable to manage their finances.
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Red flag law, which Maine rejected, seen as best tool to remove guns during a mental health crisis
The Lewiston shootings have renewed the debate over the state’s less-restrictive yellow flag law.
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Maine’s gun laws back in spotlight after deadliest shooting in state history
The state’s yellow flag law didn’t protect Maine residents this week, and it’s likely to be one focus of the gun control debate expected to dominate the next legislative session.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Maine asks for federal waiver to let asylum seekers go to work
Although there is no provision for such waivers, the request comes as advocates lobby Congress to support a bill sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree to shorten the waiting time for work permits.
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Maine’s 207 area code gets another 3.5 years
The state will continue to have a single 207 area code until at least 2032 based on the latest estimate.