Congress looks to clarify clean water regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a revised definition of the “Waters of the United States” that clarifies federal authority under the Clean Water...
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Amid controversy, Pruitt resigns as EPA Administrator
Amid controversy surrounding his spending habits, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has resigned. Accepting Pruitt’s resignation, President Trump tweeted a contingency plan. “I have accepted the...
EPA administrator gives $2M to improve Mississippi water quality
by Alex Paton
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt joined over 50 farmers and landowners to announce two Gulf of Mexico Program grants totaling $2 million. During his...
Featured EPA administrator approves $26M for Gulf Coast restoration
by Alex Paton
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced his approval of approximately $26 million for Gulf Coast restoration activities in Mississippi. “I applaud...
Exclusive Interview: EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on overturning the Clean Power Plan
by Alex Paton
The Trump administration and Scott Pruitt, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, overturned the Clean Power Plan (CPP) earlier this week. Pruitt is in Mississippi...
Mississippi town leading the way for cleaner water
by Jared Bounds
The small town of Edwards, just west of Clinton, is partnering with the EPA and the Mississippi Rural Water Association in a first-of-it’s-kind water purification...
The New EPA Rules: Cochran and Wicker Both Sign on To Try and Overturn Regulations
by kim
WASHINGTON, D.C.–New rules that went into effect Friday could make your power bill go up in a major way if Mississippi’s power plants have as...
Your Power Bill and the Federal Government: Wicker Questions EPA Leader on Obama Administration’s Plan
by kim
WASHINGTON, D.C.–New federal regulations could make your monthly light bill go way up. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan could mean Mississippi’s power plants...
Your Water on Your Property: Wicker Votes to Make EPA Make a New Rule
by kim
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Many people in Mississippi who own property have been concerned about the possibility that the Environmental Protection Agency would be able to regulate your...
If Power Plants Close, Your Bills Go Up: Wicker Blasts New EPA Rules at DC Hearing
by kim
WASHINGTON, D.C.–If coal power plants are forced to close under new EPA rules, your light bill could go way up. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) blasted...