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Supreme Court sharply limits federal government's ability to police pollution into certain wetlands

May. 25, 2023 16:40 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday sharply limited the federal government's authority to police water pollution into certain wetlands, the second decision in as many years in which a conservative majority narrowed the reach of environmental regulations. The outcome...

Supreme Court backs California law for more space for pigs. Producers predict pricier pork, bacon

May. 11, 2023 22:23 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday backed a California animal cruelty law that requires more space for breeding pigs, a ruling the pork industry says will lead to higher costs nationwide for pork chops and bacon. “While the Constitution addresses many weighty issues,...

Supreme Court to decide important case on government power

May. 01, 2023 10:42 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will decide whether to jettison a decades-old decision that has been a frequent target of conservatives and, if overruled, could make it harder to sustain governmental regulations. The justices agreed to hear an appeal that takes...