Michigan lawmakers consider lifting a 2007 ban on new water pollution rules, dividing farms and environmentalists.

Michigan lawmakers are considering lifting a 2007 ban that prevents the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) from creating new water pollution rules. If passed, EGLE could update regulations to align with federal standards and new scientific findings like PFAS. The Michigan Farm Bureau opposes the bill, citing concerns over increased unchecked authority, while environmental groups support it as crucial for protecting the state's waters.

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