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politics7 days ago

Idaho Urges: Public Lands Not For Sale During Pearce’s BLM Hearing

At Steve Pearce’s confirmation hearing for the Bureau of Land Management, Sen. Jim Risch pressed him on whether he or President Trump could sell public lands, asserting there is no authority to do so. Pearce said he would follow the law and defer to states, but did not fully renounce past views. Idahoans and conservation groups oppose land sales, citing a poll and describing public lands as sacred, while critics point to Pearce’s past support for land disposal and ties to oil/gas interests. A Senate vote date has not yet been scheduled.

via Idaho Statesman|
#bureau-of-land-management#idaho#jim-risch
Public Lands Grazing: Massive subsidies, wealth concentration, and mounting environmental costs
environment1 month ago

Public Lands Grazing: Massive subsidies, wealth concentration, and mounting environmental costs

ProPublica and High Country News document a taxpayer-supported public-lands grazing system where 2024 fees run ~93% below private-market rates, subsidies exceed $2.5 billion, and wealth is concentrated among a small group of permittees, even as tens of millions of acres show environmental degradation and oversight has weakened amid political influence and a push to expand subsidies.

via ProPublica|
#blm#environment#environmental-impact
Controversy Continues Over Public Land Sales in Legislation
politics8 months ago

Controversy Continues Over Public Land Sales in Legislation

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.

via Common Dreams|
#conservation#land-sale#mike-lee
Mixed Reactions as GOP Considers Large-Scale Public Land Sales
environment8 months ago

Mixed Reactions as GOP Considers Large-Scale Public Land Sales

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.

via WyoFile|
#environment#land-sale#protest
GOP's Public Land Sale Plans Halted and Revised Amid Senate Rules and Political Challenges
politics8 months ago

GOP's Public Land Sale Plans Halted and Revised Amid Senate Rules and Political Challenges

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.

via Los Angeles Times|
#environmental-protection#land-sale#politics
Senate Blocks GOP's Public Land Sale Plans Amid Backlash
politics8 months ago

Senate Blocks GOP's Public Land Sale Plans Amid Backlash

Senator Mike Lee has revised his controversial plan to sell up to 3.3 million acres of public lands after bipartisan opposition and a ruling that his original proposal violated Senate rules; the new plan will exclude U.S. Forest Service land and limit sales to areas within 5 miles of population centers, amid ongoing political and environmental debates.

via HuffPost|
#bipartisan-backlash#land-sale-plan#politics
Republican Mega-Bill Faces Reconciliation and Policy Challenges
politics8 months ago

Republican Mega-Bill Faces Reconciliation and Policy Challenges

The Senate Parliamentarian has advised that several provisions in the Republicans' 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' violate the Byrd Rule and would require a 60-vote threshold to pass, including measures on offshore oil and gas projects, public land sales, renewable energy fees, and geothermal leasing, among others. Democrats oppose these provisions, emphasizing adherence to Senate rules and environmental protections.

via U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget (.gov)|
#byrd-rule#energy-policy#politics