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Three More States Enter WOTUS Court Battle

Dan August 27, 2018 Industry News Release, Water

Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi are asking a federal court to expedite its consideration of a nationwide injunction against the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule. A DTN report says a South Carolina court recently issued a ruling that allows the rule to go back into effect in 26 states. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion in the …

FFVA Seeks Emerging Leaders
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) is seeking up-and-coming leaders who want to be more involved in FFVA to apply for participation in the FFVA Emerging Leader Development Program. Applications are due by June 13. Applicants should fill out the application form and the written agreement form and send them to Sonia.Tighe@ffva.com. Launched in […]
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced
A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives recently reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, H.R. 3227. The bill would update the H-2A agricultural guest worker program. It is a compromise solution that supporters said provides stability for farms and farmworkers. Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California, one of those who reintroduced the bill, said, “It is well-past […]

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