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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PublishedApril 27, 2022
Gov. Mills issues first two vetoes from 2022 legislative session
One bill would have changed the governance structure of the University of Maine system, and the other dealt with transmission lines that didn’t directly benefit state residents.
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PublishedApril 26, 2022
Tribes won’t keep pushing sovereignty bill this session
Realizing L.D. 1626 would not become law, tribal leaders focused on Gov. Mills’ stated interest in trying to reach targeted, negotiated agreements, saying ‘time is on our side.’
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PublishedApril 25, 2022
Legislators approve compromise bill for Good Samaritan expansion
Gov. Janet Mills is expected to sign the bill, which would extend protections to anyone ‘rendering aid’ to an overdose victim.
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PublishedApril 25, 2022
Gov. Mills’ opposition halts tribal sovereignty bill
The Legislature adjourns without funding the legislation, though it’s possible leadership could call another session before lawmakers reconvene May 9 to take up vetoes.
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PublishedApril 22, 2022
Historic tribal sovereignty bill falters, while sports betting advances
The Legislature’s budget committee failed to allocate $44,650 in funding needed to send the sovereignty bill to Gov. Janet Mills, who was expected to veto it, but officials say negotiations are ongoing.
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PublishedApril 21, 2022
Maine lawmakers to vote on bills awaiting funding
The more than 200 bills that were approved by the Legislature would cost more than $1.6 billion to implement.
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PublishedApril 20, 2022
State lawmakers recall approved Good Samaritan bill after governor threatens veto
But bill proponents said late Wednesday that they had agreed with Gov. Mills’ office on a new version of the measure, which would have to be approved by the state House and Senate.
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PublishedApril 20, 2022
House Democrats reverse course and Legislature passes utility accountability bill
A day after delivering a major setback to Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ efforts to hold utility companies more accountable, House Democrats reversed course and approved a slightly modified version of the bill Wednesday.
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PublishedApril 20, 2022
Pressure builds for Gov. Mills to sign bill expanding tribal rights
The Legislature passed a historic bill to restore sovereignty to Maine’s four tribes, but it didn’t have enough votes to overcome an expected veto.
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PublishedApril 19, 2022
Tribal bills still pending as lawmakers approach end of session
Two of three major bills aimed at helping Maine’s tribes are still up in the air as lawmakers scramble to finish their work.
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