The $17 billion legislation pays for more staff and private health care providers as a first step in reform, Rep. Mike Michaud says.
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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Seal pup at Portland’s Back Cove draws a crowd
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Democrats try to mobilize Maine women’s vote
The head of the Democratic National Committee stumps in Portland for Emily Cain and Mike Michaud.
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Michaud predicts broad support for Veterans Affairs reform bill
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Immigrant child crisis enters race for Maine governor
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Govs. Patrick, Shumlin make rounds in Maine to support Michaud
The prominent Democrats raise funds and rally the faithful on behalf of the candidate for governor.
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Giffords plans Maine visit to raise funds for Michaud
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Portland’s Oxford Street Shelter director departs for job in Boston
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