PFAS in Focus: Show-Me Insights From Chris Wieberg, Missouri Department of Natural Resources - Reflections on Water Podcast
In September 2021, Nexsen Pruet published an article titled “The Future of DHEC Still Pending at the General Assembly?” Now two years later, S. 399—a bill that would split and splinter South Carolina’s largest state agency...more
Dave and Anna kick off a PFAS podcast series taped on location at the Missouri Water Seminar to provide an on-the-ground perspective of how state and local governments are dealing with the emerging regulatory framework for...more
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (“Court”) addressed in a March 31st Opinion the indemnification provision of an Asset Purchase Agreement (“APA”) involving contamination that was identified...more
On March 17, 2020, a Washington State Court of Appeals addressed the Washington Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) roles as a landowner and a fire suppression agency in light of the enactment of RCW 76.04.016. See Schulz...more
Although there is rarely a shortage of rumors echoing through the halls of the State Capitol, there have never been as many as during the Crossover Day that continues as we publish. ...more
On November 14, 2019, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine unveiled his long-awaited H2Ohio Water Quality Plan, a program aimed at reducing phosphorus runoff and harmful algal blooms, improving water infrastructure (including tackling...more
On August 22, 2019, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issued an executive order to address concerns related to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination throughout the state. PFAS are used in everyday products such...more
Washington State, having felt the burn from Washington’s recent unseasonably hot summers, has already begun preparations for this year’s wildfire season. In May, Governor Jay Inslee declared an expanded drought emergency...more
The General Assembly’s joint budget hearings for Governor Kemp’s Amended FY2019 and FY2020 budget proposals began Tuesday with appearances by the state agency heads....more
Chicago SSB Tax May Cause State to Lose Federal Funding, USDA Warns - According to a warning letter from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax that took effect in the Chicago...more
FEMA denied a request by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (“LDNR”) for assistance restoring barrier islands following Hurricanes Rita and Katrina....more