Few industries are as fundamental to the economic backbone and history of the commonwealth as fishing.
Fishing is a generations-old Massachusetts way of life that enriches the entire state.
Gov. Deval Patrick has been an effective advocate for the fishing families and businesses in our coastal communities who are struggling to survive. The governor has demonstrated — through his actions, not just words – that he understands our fisheries must be protected from Washington's regulatory overreach.
Gov. Patrick has taken issue with the Obama administration over the inadequate science that drove NOAA's imposition of unnecessarily restrictive and job-killing catch limits.
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