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AFBF Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Hear Clean Water Act Case

AFBF Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Hear Clean Water Act Case

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the U.S. Supreme Court decision to hear Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, which challenges EPA’s overreach of its Clean Water Act jurisdiction.

“AFBF is pleased that the Supreme Court has agreed to take up the important issue of what constitutes ‘Waters of the U.S.’ under the Clean Water Act. Farmers and ranchers share the goal of protecting the resources they’re entrusted with, but they shouldn’t need a team of lawyers to farm their land. We hope this case will bring more clarity to water regulations.

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Nebraska Law Makers in session - Ag Tax Relief

Video: Nebraska Law Makers in session - Ag Tax Relief

Nebraska Lawmakers are back to work and while the session just started, the clock is ticking. The state faces a projected 470-million-dollar shortfall that must be addressed within 60 days. Steve White reports from the capitol where he says tax relief for Ag producers remains a priority but will be a challenge.