The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to block a controversial proposal to mine just outside the swamp after warnings from scientists of damage to the vast wildlife refuge.
In this episode, we take a look at state budget initiatives, new programs for elementary students, and new housing for college students.
Backers of the Coastal Marshlands Restoration Act say it would allow private property owners on the coast to start wetland restoration work more quickly, but some environmental groups say it would weaken existing protections.
The EPA rule is seemingly simple: Coal ash cannot be left in contact with groundwater. What has been missing is enforcement.
