"The referendum, which was approved by about 84% of voters who cast ballots, bans foreign governments — or companies with 5% or more foreign government ownership — from donating to state referendum races. [Sic. The referendum actually bans spending -- not merely donating.]
"The proposal was put on the ballot after a Canadian government-owned utility, Hydro Quebec, spent $22 million to influence a project on which it's a partner in Maine. That hydropower corridor project ultimately moved forward after legal challenges."
Charlie Cooper
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