House passage is expected next week- The bill finally passed today. The final vote for passage was 73-21. While most of the media seem to still think this is just […]
Massive Public Lands Bill a Bonanza for Sportsmen, but?
Protection of Wyoming and Salt River Range, plus Commissary Ridge from drilling wins praise- Massive Public Lands Bill a Bonanza for Sportsmen. By Chris Hunt. New West. But there is […]
Public Lands bill easily passes the U.S. Senate
The critical vote was 66-12- The Caucus. New York Times blog. On a Sunday, the Senate Votes Yes on a Lands Bill. By Carl Hulse. Here is the AP story. […]
Omnibus public lands bill carries Craig's water
In October, Ralph commented on Larry Craig dropping his opposition to protecting the Snake River in Wyoming. A change of heart from an Idaho politician renowned for his anti-environmentalist zeal […]
Massive Omnibus public lands bill killed by filibuster threat
Senator Coburn (R-OK) threatens filibuster. Reid pulls omnibus public lands bill- There was a lot of good and bad in this bill, but it is dead; and some of the […]
Over 140 public land measures are now in the Omnibus public lands act
Lame-duck public lands blockbuster legislation expected- Assuming there is a lame duck session of Congress (very likely), this bill could designate a lot of public land areas “this” or “that.” […]