WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Bayer Crop Science, based in St. Louis, Missouri, has submitted detailed comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the proposed threatened species status for the monarch butterfly under the Endangered Species Act. The company emphasizes the need to balance agricultural productivity with conservation efforts, advocating for exemptions that support farmers while protecting the iconic species. In its letter, Bayer expresses concern th more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22753) on March 18, 2025, entitled "Child Support Services Annual User Fee: In Brief" by social policy specialist Jessica Tollestrup. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Background ... 1 Annual CSS User Fee ... 3 Overview of Requirements ... 3 Policy Debate ... 4 Implementation Prior to Fee Increase ... 5 Tables Table 1. Method by Which CSS Annual User Fee Is Imposed ... 6 Contacts A more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH), St. Louis, Missouri, is strongly urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to promptly implement vital amendments to the Horse Protection Act regulations. The organization submitted comments opposing the agency's proposed delay of portions of a May 2024 final rule, underscoring that key provisions, including the transition to federally trained inspectors, were upheld by a federal court. FOSH, a nonp more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Missouri Horse Council has expressed significant concerns regarding the implementation and enforcement of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Horse Protection Amendments. While supporting horse welfare, the council believes the current rule creates "unnecessary confusion and redundancy." The council advocates for strengthened regulations to prohibit devices and methods that sore horses for performance. However, they question the practical enforceability of the current more ST