Governor Janet Mills vetoes bill requiring union involvement in clean energy projects on state land.
Gov. Janet Mills vetoed a bill that would have required developers of clean energy projects on state land to work with unions. The bill aimed to prevent labor disputes in projects like the offshore wind power terminal and manufacturing facility Mills' administration plans to build in Searsport. Critics argue that Mills' veto will weaken state efforts to tackle climate change, while she contends the legislation was overly ambiguous.
April 26, 2024
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