Randy Billings
@randybillings.bsky.social
Political reporter at the Portland Press Herald/ Maine Sunday Telegram, musician
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Last fall, I wrote about Laurel Libby's growing political apparatus and fundraising prowess in Maine.
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Auburn lawmaker emerges as a force in Maine Republican politics
Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, is facing a tough election of her own, but is raising and funneling hundreds of thousands into other key races that could determine which party controls the Maine House.
www.pressherald.com
February 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Last fall, I wrote about Laurel Libby's growing political apparatus and fundraising prowess in Maine.
www.pressherald.com/2024/10/22/a...
www.pressherald.com/2024/10/22/a...
The confrontation, however, comes amid the highest disapproval rating of her six years in office, @rachelohm.bsky.social reports.
Will it lead to a boost or bust? Only time can tell.
www.pressherald.com/2025/02/24/m...
Will it lead to a boost or bust? Only time can tell.
www.pressherald.com/2025/02/24/m...
Mainers split over Mills’ performance as governor in mid-February poll
The poll from the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, found 49% of respondents disapproved of Gov. Janet Mills' handling of her job, while 48% approve and 3% neither approve nor disapprove.
www.pressherald.com
February 24, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The confrontation, however, comes amid the highest disapproval rating of her six years in office, @rachelohm.bsky.social reports.
Will it lead to a boost or bust? Only time can tell.
www.pressherald.com/2025/02/24/m...
Will it lead to a boost or bust? Only time can tell.
www.pressherald.com/2025/02/24/m...
And finally, a rundown of other tax increases in the budget proposal.
www.pressherald.com/2025/01/27/w...
www.pressherald.com/2025/01/27/w...
Which taxes would increase under Gov. Mills’ budget proposal?
Some of the proposals would increase taxes on individuals. Others would be used to leverage federal Medicaid funds and would not be felt by Maine taxpayers, according to state officials.
www.pressherald.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
And finally, a rundown of other tax increases in the budget proposal.
www.pressherald.com/2025/01/27/w...
www.pressherald.com/2025/01/27/w...
Here's a closer look at Mills' proposal to roll back expanded tax breaks for retirees.
Under the proposal, more than 22,000 retirees will pay more taxes, generating over $21.3 million in revenue.
www.pressherald.com/2025/01/27/b...
Under the proposal, more than 22,000 retirees will pay more taxes, generating over $21.3 million in revenue.
www.pressherald.com/2025/01/27/b...
Bipartisan tax break for retirees on the chopping block
A tax deduction on pension income won bipartisan support three years ago, but is now at the center of a partisan battle over tax increases in the proposed two year-budget.
www.pressherald.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Here's a closer look at Mills' proposal to roll back expanded tax breaks for retirees.
Under the proposal, more than 22,000 retirees will pay more taxes, generating over $21.3 million in revenue.
www.pressherald.com/2025/01/27/b...
Under the proposal, more than 22,000 retirees will pay more taxes, generating over $21.3 million in revenue.
www.pressherald.com/2025/01/27/b...