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Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis said the measure sponsored by House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, which would not allow Maine tribes to operate a casino without special permission from the state, is a top priority for the legislative session that is nearing an end.
One bill lays out a detailed state path to promote floating offshore wind that will help Maine meet its climate goals and create jobs, while the other seeks to use the state's power to keep the industry out of the Gulf of Maine where Maine fishermen earn their living.