SPRINGFIELD NEWS-LEADER: Opinion: Rep. Billy Long (R-MO): Fighting for farmers everywhere
However, infrastructure isn’t the only thing hurting day-to-day business for farmers. Overregulation has continued to strap farmers and stifle innovation. Since taking office, President Trump has prioritized regulatory reform and stopped or delayed 1,500 regulatory actions. One of those regulations included the Waters of the United States rule, which threatened how farmers could choose to oversee and manage their land. From excessive fines to endless paperwork, cutting regulations has been key to making have a little red tape as possible.
