How about just good forest management practices instead?
Related headline from the NY post: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee gives maggot-infested apples to wildfire victims.
" The Democrat, in an effort to bring comfort to communities in Eastern Washington devastated by recent wildfires, unknowingly and illegally gifted baskets of apples from his orchard in Olympia that were later found to be infested with apple maggot larvae, according to reports"
Quote: " The governor expressed his regrets in a statement.
“Last week Trudi [Inslee’s wife] and I wanted to express comfort for the communities suffering from devastating fires,” Inslee said. “When I visited some of these areas, I took some apples we picked from our tree in Olympia. We regret this mistake. This is a good reminder of the importance of awareness around apple quarantine. We appreciate the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s efforts to help recover these apples and we are assisting to help make that happen.”
Other related stories:
Quote: " According to the state Department of Agriculture, it's against the law to bring homegrown fruit or municipal waste from apple maggot quarantine areas to areas that are considered pest-free. The towns where he gifted apples - Bridgeport, Malden and Omak - are in counties without apple maggots. And with apple orchards and orchardists abound, that's exactly how they'd like to remain. "
Senator urges stiff penalties for Gov. Inslee after apple maggot mistake.---My Northwest
How about good forest management?
Biden Blames Trump For The West Coast Wildfires Democrats Fanned
In other headlines...
World News Headlines:
Human rights violations continue in Burundi under new Government: UN report.
UN-appointed investigators have issued fresh warnings about ongoing rights violations and impunity in Burundi, since the death of former President Pierre Nkurunziza, who ran for a third term in 2015, in a move deemed by opposition to be unconstitutional.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/09/1072642
COVID pushes millions more children deeper into poverty, new study finds.
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed an additional 150 million children into multidimensional poverty – deprived of education, health, housing, nutrition, sanitation or water – a new UN study has found.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/09/1072602
With 1 in 4 Civilians Killed, Injured at Home, Secretary-General Urges Yemen’s Belligerents to End Fighting, Respect ‘Milestone’ Accords--UN PRESS RELEASE
https://www.un.org/press/en/2020/sgsm20259.doc.htm
NATIONAL HEADLINES:
Remarks by Attorney General William P. Barr at Hillsdale College Constitution Day Event---DOJ
Washington, DC ~ Wednesday, September 16, 2020
The United States Sanctions Cyber Actors Backed by Iranian Intelligence Ministry---US STATE DEPT.
HUD ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS OF OREGON WILDFIRES
Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families--HUD
https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_20_149
BUSINESS & FINANCE HEADLINES:
Kent Hiteshew, Deputy Associate Director, Division of Financial Stability---THE FED
https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/testimony/hiteshew20200917a.htm
The Business Impact of the Abraham Accords---US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
https://www.uschamber.com/series/above-the-fold/the-business-impact-of-the-abraham-accords
Treasury Targets Hizballah Executive Council Companies and Official---US Treasury Dept.
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm1126
STATE NEWS HEADLINES
AG FERGUSON: WASHINGTONIANS WHO ATTENDED ITT TECH TO GET NEARLY $6 MILLION IN DEBT RELIEF.
State effort to expand rural broadband gets boost from Better Health Together.
BHT grant supports Washington Broadband Office efforts to secure competitive federal funding for broadband projects in eastern Washington.
State seeks policy feedback on Willapa Bay salmon management, hatchery reform.
Both policies, the Willapa Bay Salmon Management Policy and draft revisions to the Hatchery and Fishery Reform Policy, were up for public discussion at the Fish and Wildlife Commission’s September meeting. The public comment period for draft revisions to the Hatchery and Fishery Reform Policy has been extended by request of the Commission. WDFW will now accept comments for both policies through Oct. 12.
https://wdfw.wa.gov/news/state-seeks-policy-feedback-willapa-bay-salmon-management-hatchery-reform
IN OTHER HEADLINE NEWS....
AG Barr: Rumor Trump Won't Leave Office If He Loses Is 'C-'--NEWS MAX
Editorial note: About time!
California family frustrated governor, Harris used fire-damaged property for 'photo opportunity'--The Hill
Support for BLM Drops Among Hispanics, White Voters, and Republicans, New Poll Shows---Daily Signal
2 Seattle Schools Offered 7-Year-Olds Anti-Police, Leftist Messages--Daily Wire
https://www.dailywire.com/news/2-seattle-schools-offered-7-year-olds-anti-police-leftist-messages
Kamala Harris Promoted a Bail Fund That Helped a Child Rapist Get Out of Jail---PJ MEDIA
