Rep. Larry Lockman's bill would limit the attorney general's ability to investigate or prosecute people based on their political speech, including their views on climate change. It would also prohibit the state from discriminating in buying goods or services or awarding grants or contracts based on a person's "climate change policy preferences." Lockman tells The Associated Press there needs to be a "vigorous public debate" on whether human activity is the main cause of climate change. ———11:20 a.m.A Republican lawmaker in Maine says the state should protect people from being discriminated against based on their beliefs about climate change. It would also prohibit Maine from favoring or disfavoring a person based on their "climate change policy preferences."

Source: ABC News March 22, 2017 18:33 UTC