Lawmakers in Maine have reported the largest spill in the state’s history and the sixth largest in the country in the past 30 years, involving thousands of gallons of AFFF containing PFAS chemicals. The spill occurred at a Brunswick airport, with 50,000 gallons of water accidentally mixed with the foam. Leaders in Maine are now seeking assistance in addressing this environmental incident.
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Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump’s orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs
An appeals court lifted a block on executive orders by President Trump seeking to end government support for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, allowing them to be enforced as a lawsuit unfolds. The court found that the orders could eventually raise concerns about First Amendment rights but ruled that the nationwide injunction was too broad. The orders, which target DEI programs, had been challenged for being unconstitutional and discouraging support for diversity initiatives. Full Article
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