The court ruling reflects a trend toward relying on state authority and programs, said Ben Grumbles, executive director of the nonpartisan Environmental Council of the States.
States at the forefront of fights over wetlands protections after justices slash federal rules
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Ben Grumbles, secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment, signed a new environmental policy Dec. 31, 2020, which he said outlines modifications to improve the commission and help affected communities.
Maryland bill would refine environmental justice commission
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