Nebraska Attorney General among 14 urging EPA to classify mifepristone as water contaminant

Environmental health science experts say no evidence that mifepristone causes harm to the environment

June 15, 2026Updated: June 15, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Nebraska Attorney General among 14 urging EPA to classify mifepristone as water contaminant

Fourteen state attorneys general are asking the EPA to classify the abortion medication mifepristone as a water contaminant.(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Regional

Man reported missing found dead after motorcycle crash near Osmond

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State

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Nebraska Attorney General among 14 urging EPA to classify mifepristone as water contaminant

Nebraska Attorney General among 14 urging EPA to classify mifepristone as water contaminant

Regional

Man reported missing found dead after motorcycle crash near Osmond

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Norfolk woman faces multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing door 25 times, cutting victim with knife

State

South Fork Fire near Crawford 55% contained; crews establish line around entire perimeter

Nebraska Attorney General among 14 urging EPA to classify mifepristone as water contaminant

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Man reported missing found dead after motorcycle crash near Osmond

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Sports

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Ag & Outdoor

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