Waterway protection rules in 24 states blocked by judge
The regulations were finalized in December 2022, repealing a rule implemented during President Donald Trump's administration but thrown out by federal courts.
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The regulations were finalized in December 2022, repealing a rule implemented during President Donald Trump's administration but thrown out by federal courts.
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Opponents of the regulations,including Indiana, have called the rules an example of federal overreach and argued they would unfairly burden farmers and ranchers.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a federal rule in 24 states that is intended to protect thousands of small...
Dozens of states have filed lawsuits arguing that a rule meant to protect waterways is unfairly burdening its farmers. As a result, a U.S. judge has temporarily blocked the rule.