Politics Aug 29 Biden administration weakens water protections after Supreme Court curtails federal power Justices boosted property rights over concerns about clean water in a May ruling in favor of an Idaho couple who sought to build a house near a lake.
Nation Aug 23 Men accused in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer wanted to start a civil war, prosecutor says A prosecutor says three men accused in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wanted to start a civil war.
Economy Aug 15 The EPA is rejecting calls for tougher regulation of large livestock farms, promises more study The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday that it needs to further study the biggest U.S. animal operations, which hold thousands of hogs, chickens and cattle.
Nation Jun 23 3M to pay $10.3 billion for settlement over contamination of water systems with ‘forever chemicals’ 3M is a leading maker of PFAS chemicals used widely in firefighting foams and many nonstick and grease-resistant consumer products.
Politics Jun 21 Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday said it will reinstate a decades-old regulation that mandates blanket protections for species newly classified as threatened.
Nation Jun 05 $1.18 billion deal reached over drinking water contamination by ‘forever chemicals’ DuPont de Nemours Inc., The Chemours Co. and Corteva Inc. said they would establish a fund to compensate water providers for contamination with the chemicals used widely in nonstick, water- and grease-resistant products, as well as some firefighting foams.
Nation Mar 11 ‘We don’t feel safe anymore.’ Trauma, health concerns remain after Ohio derailment Fear and mistrust still grip many in a community whipsawed by government assurances that the air and water are safe; warnings from activists like Erin Brockovich about coverups and danger for years to come; and social media misinformation.
Nation Feb 15 A frat president, a volunteer and a future doctor, slain MSU students were ‘incredibly loved’ A fraternity chapter president, a science student and a student who wanted to become a pediatrician are among victims of a shooting at Michigan State University.
Economy Jan 23 EPA considers tougher regulations on livestock farm pollution The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it will study whether to toughen regulation of large livestock farms that pollute waterways. The agency hasn't revised its rules dealing with the nation's largest hog, poultry and cattle operations since 2008.
Nation Dec 07 Trial ordered for 5 men involved in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer A state judge has ordered five men to stand trial on charges involving a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.