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Pols in hot water over rain tax
Republicans and Democrats alike appear to be lining up with legislation to alter and in some cases repeal the controversial stormwater pollution fee sometimes referred to as the “rain tax.”
High court will review EPA global warming rules
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to decide whether to block key aspects of the Obama administration’s plan aimed at cutting power plant and factory emissions of gases blamed […]
Eastern Shore farmers express concern about fertilizer rules
SALISBURY — Eastern Shore farmers are expressing concerns about new rules relating to how they apply poultry manure to their crops. Farmers talked about their concerns Tuesday night in Salisbury […]
Farm groups appeal Chesapeake Bay cleanup ruling
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Farm groups said Tuesday that they were appealing a judge’s decision to uphold federal pollution limits that are designed to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay, […]
Next Supreme Court term could bring new focus on Clean Air Act
Two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court that challenge an Environmental Protection Agency rule designed to reduce the amount of power plant air pollutants that drift across state lines may be the first in a flurry of high court environmental cases that could have a major impact on federal policy and businesses.
Judge does not award Perdue attorneys’ fees in pollution lawsuit
The group that accused Perdue Farms Inc. of polluting the Chesapeake Bay will not have to pay attorneys’ fees to the poultry giant and a Berlin farmer.
Judge asked to dismiss ex-BP engineer’s indictment
NEW ORLEANS — A former BP engineer claims newly disclosed transcripts show “serious, recurring defects” in the grand jury proceedings that led to his indictment on charges he deleted text […]
Eye Opener: Cardin says he’ll try to undo sequester
A few government and politics headlines for Tuesday.
Department of Agriculture withdraws regulations after farmers protest
In a matter of hours on Monday, Eastern Shore lawmakers and farming interest groups went from outraged to satisfied with proposed state regulations.
Sewage spill prompts Deep Creek Lake restrictions
McHENRY — Garrett County officials say about 36,000 gallons of sewage spilled into a creek that flows into Deep Creek Lake. Officials imposed swimming and fishing restrictions in the north […]
EPA to retest Baltimore chemical site
The former Chemical Metals Industries site in Baltimore is back under the scrutiny of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Lawmakers get tough grades from environment group
The Maryland General Assembly left a number of important environmental issues on the table when it adjourned in April, environmentalists said on Monday.
