July 9, 2024 — A U.S. Supreme Court decision is weakening the power of federal agencies to approve new regulations, and some Maine fishermen are celebrating.
By a vote of 6-3, the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council ruling from 1984.
Governor Janet Mills shared concerns that this decision could impact how federal agencies protect the health and safety of Americans. Maine House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham, also a lobster fisherman, says this could help in their fight against federal fishing regulations.