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Trump Administration Attempts To Eliminate Habitat Protections for Endangered Species
The Trump administration announced that it has finalized a decision to eliminate long-standing regulatory language regarding habitat protections for endangered species in the U.S. The move comes after a proposed rulemaking and public comment period in which more than 150,000 Americans spoke out against the changes. The decision rescinds the U.S. … [continued]
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Michigan House must send blocked bills to Whitmer as Supremes decline appeal
Michigan Supreme Court order appears to end a lengthy legal battle over Democrat-approved bills that House Republicans refused to send to Gov. Gretchen Whitmerâs desk….
Supreme Court Rules to Take Away Power of Independent Agencies
Today, in a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court issued a decision that presidents can dismiss the heads of independent agencies at their discretion without citing a particular cause. While the case involved the Federal Trade Commission, the same rationale would apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). By overturning Humphrey’s Executor … [continued]
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U.S. Supreme Court Decision Gives President Much More Power — What That Means
The U.S. Supreme Court made a couple of big decisions today. They said President Donald Trump could not fire Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook for certain reasons, but then they also said a U.S. president does have the power to fire the heads of independent agencies, overturning a Supreme … [continued]
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Michigan Farmers Union says Supreme Court Roundup ruling endangers the state’s farmers
The Michigan Farmers Union says a decision that chemical manufacturer Bayer cannot be sued at the state level over its failure to warn consumers of cancer risks from Roundup “gives pesticide manufacturers protection while they actively risk the health of farmers across our state.”