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Michigan Moves to Ban Paraquat | Birmingham News
Michigan is poised to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a deadly weed killer linked to Parkinson’s and still sold across the country despite being outlawed in over 70 nations. Spearheaded by State Rep. Julie Rogers — a physical therapist with firsthand experience caring for Parkinson’s patients — House Bill 6114 would phase out paraquat’s use and sale within two years, with a full ban by December 2028. The bill includes a buyback program to safely dispose of existing stock and carries fines up to $10,000 for violations. It’s part of a growing national movement, backed by former EPA…
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