PINEVILLE, Mo. (KOAM) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson stopped in McDonald County Wednesday for a ceremonial signing of a bill.
House Bill 2134/1956 may sound like any other bill that goes through the Missouri legislature, but for residents in McDonald and Newton County, like farmer Adam Periman, it’s a step in the right direction.
“Just the crowd that’s here today shows what significance and how much it matters to the people in the community,” says Periman. “It’s not a well known thing other than if you smelled it and the smell, it really has nothing to do with the problem.”
MO Gov. signs bill in McDonald County to protect clean water
MO Gov. signs bill in McDonald County to protect clean water
The bill modifies permit requirements and exemptions related to Missouri fertilizer and clean water laws. These bills are of special interest to community members who have expressed concerns about wastewater storage basins, also known as lagoons, in the area…