Oklahoma Attorney General Accuses State Governor of Misinformation on Poultry Pollution Judgement

Arkansas, Oklahoma leaders criticize ruling holding poultry companies liable for watershed pollution

Officials in Oklahoma and Arkansas are denouncing a federal judge’s ruling that holds poultry companies responsible for polluting a major watershed in both states and orders them to pay millions of dollars toward cleanup efforts. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the decision will harm poultry producers operating in the Illinois River Watershed, which spans eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. They argue…

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Oklahoma Attorney General accuses state governor of misinformation on poultry pollution judgement

Attorney General Gentner Drummond has accused Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt of misrepresenting a judgement against out-of-state poultry corporations made by a federal court.

Officials decry judge’s ruling against poultry companies in Oklahoma and Arkansas

The Illinois River is seen from an overlook at Sparrow Hawk Wildlife Management Area in Northeast Oklahoma. (Photo by GracedBytheLight/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma and Arkansas officials are denouncing a federal judge’s decision that found poultry companies responsible for polluting a key watershed in both states and also ordered them to pay millions to remediate it. The officials, including Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and Arkansas Gov. S…

Hardin Responds to Federal Court Order Affecting Poultry Farmers - Oklahoma Farm Report

Rep. David Hardin, R-Stilwell, responded to a federal court order issued Friday that placed new restrictions on poultry litter use in the Illinois River watershed, a decision he said could have devastating consequences for poultry farmers and rural communities across several eastern Oklahoma counties. The ruling limits land application of poultry litter, imposes financial penalties

Oklahoma leaders react to judgment in poultry suit

After court orders costly remediation and restrictions, governor pushes for a stay, and AG believes a workable solution is possible.