Golden Defies Party for Lobster Fishermen | US News

Maine’s Jared Golden stunned Democrats by voting with Republicans to fast-track a lobster industry protection bill, risking party trust to shield Maine fishermen from whale conservation regulations that threaten their livelihoods. Joined by just one other Democrat, Golden argued the rules lack data and that fishermen have already adapted — even warning of despair and suicide among those facing economic collapse. While House leaders called it a betrayal, some Democrats urged restraint, and the bill ultimately passed with bipartisan support, now headed to the Senate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a743d4dce4869685