Rollins backs North Carolina, nation’s pork producers in California tiff
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins supported North Carolina pork producers during a congressional hearing regarding California's Proposition 12, which affects pork production standards and compliance costs.
- Rollins mentioned that compliance with California's law may impose significant financial burdens on pork producers and that North Carolina farm families deserve fair regulations.
- Rollins affirmed the importance of states' rights and argued that California's laws should not negatively affect other states, which is contrary to the Founders' intentions.
- Rollins expressed concern about California's laws impacting other states' economies and suggested that her department might contribute to a solution regarding the conflicts created by Proposition 12.
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USDA Prop 12 Overreach, NC Farmers Fight Back - American Faith
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins affirmed at a recent House Agriculture Committee hearing that while California has the legal right to enact USDA Prop 12—a law requiring space minimums for egg-laying hens, breeding pigs, and veal calves—the state cannot force compliance on producers beyond its borders. Secretary Rollins emphasized, “The minute that crosses the border and begins to compromise… our pork producers we need to act.” North Carolina Repre…


Rollins backs North Carolina, pork producers in California tiff
(The Center Square) – California, says the leader of the USDA and a North Carolina congressman, has the right to enforce its Proposition 12. The state line, however, is where that enforcement should end. In the battle of pork production, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins affirmed that position in a congressional hearing this month. This week, U.S. Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., reminded Tarheel State farmers of her allegiances.…
Rollins backs North Carolina, nation’s pork producers in California tiff - Conservative Angle
(The Center Square) – California, says the leader of the USDA and a North Carolina congressman, has the right to enforce its Proposition 12. The state line, however, is where that enforcement should end. In the battle of pork production, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins affirmed that position in a congressional hearing this month. This week, U.S. Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., reminded Tarheel State farmers of her allegiances.…
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