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NY legislators pass bill to protect farmers from biotech industry lawsuits
2015-03-14 21:35:50| Biotech - Topix.net
On February 11, the New York State Assembly passed a bill that would protect farmers from being sued by biotechnology companies in the case of genetically engineered crops accidentally growing in their fields. In contrast with conventionally bred crops, GE crops are typically held under a patent which prohibits anyone from planting them without the express permission of the patent-holding company.
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Storefront stickers counter religious freedom bill
2015-03-14 08:37:07| IT Services - Topix.net
Storefront stickers counter religious freedom bill Like 'an antidiscrimination Angie's List,' businesses use stickers to show they're open to all. Check out this story on IndyStar.com: http://indy.st/1GzQuam A grassroots campaign sells stickers for businesses to display in windows and doors to show they oppose Indiana's religious freedom bill.
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Tesla bill clears Georgia House
2015-03-14 04:46:41| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
Compromise legislation that cleared the Georgia House of Representatives Friday night would take the wraps off the sales of Tesla all-electric sedans in Georgia. The bill, which passed 170-3, would let Tesla open up to five dealerships in Georgia that could sell an unlimited number of cars.
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Bill would study effects of closing Montana coal plant
2015-03-13 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Associated Press: Washington lawmakers say they want to study the effects of closing a massive coal-fired power plant in southeastern Montana that provides power to the Northwest. Senate Bill 5874 was initially written to make it easier for owners of the four-unit plant in Colstrip, Montana, to shut that plant down, prompting letters of concern from Montana's governor and Montana's utility commission. But the Senate amended and passed the bill Wednesday night to call for a study on the costs and benefits of...
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Oregon Governor signs Clean Fuels bill
2015-03-13 01:55:37| Green Car Congress
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