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This legislation will hold 2 Maine departments accountable for invasive fish

This legislation will hold 2 Maine departments accountable for invasive fish
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This legislation will hold two Maine departments accountable for invasive fish

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff

A bill awaiting the governor’s signature will require two of the state’s departments that deal with fisheries to be responsible for a plan to keep invasive species from taking over waters important to native fish.

The Legislature gave final approval last week to LD 1049, a bill that was amended to a memorandum of understanding between the departments of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Marine Resources. ....

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Judge halts enforcement of new law banning foreign spending on elections

U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen blocked the state from implementing the law passed by voters in November until she rules on several lawsuits challenging its constitutionality. ....

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Opinion: Small rural businesses threatened by consumer protection bill

The proposed legislation would make any business that is dominant in its market a target of civil lawsuits from would-be competitors. ....

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Maine media groups, energy companies file suits challenging new law on foreign spending on referendums

Separate lawsuits from Versant Power, Central Maine Power and two organizations representing media outlets were all filed Tuesday in federal court. ....

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