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A proposed plan by Senator Mike Lee to sell hundreds of thousands of acres of public land in Western states was removed from a Republican bill after bipartisan opposition and concerns over privatization, with conservationists celebrating the victory and warning against future threats to public lands.
Senator Mike Lee withdrew his proposal to sell public lands from a major policy bill after facing strong opposition within his party and from Western states, as well as pushback from hunters and outdoorsmen.
Senator Mike Lee is attempting to include a provision in a Republican budget bill to sell public lands, facing strong opposition from Democrats, environmental groups, and some Republicans, who argue it threatens conservation efforts and public access. Despite some modifications to narrow the scope, the proposal remains controversial and is unlikely to pass easily in the House.
A large and diverse crowd gathered in Cheyenne to protest against proposed public land sales by Sen. Mike Lee, who initially suggested selling over 3 million acres to fund affordable housing, but later limited the scope. The rally highlighted strong opposition from conservationists, hunters, and local residents, emphasizing Wyoming's deep connection to public lands and concerns over potential loss of iconic and local parcels. Despite some political support, the proposal faces scrutiny and opposition from local advocates and environmental groups.
A Republican proposal to sell millions of acres of public lands across Western states, including California, was removed from a Senate bill for violating procedural rules, sparking praise from environmentalists and opposition from land advocates. The plan, initially advanced by Senator Mike Lee, aimed to address housing needs but was deemed extraneous to the budget by the Senate parliamentarian, leading to its rejection. Lee has indicated plans to revise and reintroduce the proposal, but environmental groups see the decision as a victory for land conservation.
Senator Mike Lee's proposal to sell 3.3 million acres of public lands for housing was blocked by the Senate parliamentarian for violating rules on extraneous measures during budget reconciliation, facing backlash and requiring a 60-vote majority to pass.
Sen. Mike Lee proposed a bill to sell 2.2 to 3.3 million acres of public land in the West to fund housing, but faced strong opposition from conservation groups, fellow conservatives, and the public, who see it as a land grab that threatens access to natural spaces and outdoor heritage.
Senator Mike Lee has proposed legislation that could lead to the sale of over 18 million acres of public land in Utah, including popular ski resorts, trails, and grazing areas, raising concerns among conservationists and local communities about the potential loss of protected lands and impacts on recreation and ranching livelihoods.
Microsoft has purchased over 900 acres of historic St. Joe Farm land in Granger, Indiana, for $77.5 million to build a data center, following a controversial rezoning from agricultural to industrial use.