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By Federal Newswire | Dec 15, 2023
The American Stewards of Liberty (ASL), a nonprofit organization, recently disclosed that US Representative Nick Langworthy (R-NY) introduced his Defense of Property Rights Act earlier this week. The ASL press release states that the bill is aimed at addressing private property rights under the Fifth Amendment.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 15, 2023
Ben Burr, Executive Director of BlueRibbon Coalition, recently informed the Federal Newswire that both members and supporters of the coalition are in opposition to a proposed rule that would establish a new investment entity known as the Natural Asset Company (NAC). The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently considering this rule.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 14, 2023
A new report by Rob Gordon of the Western Caucus Foundation has uncovered discrepancies within the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as the landmark legislation nears its 50th anniversary. The report, published on Dec.13 and titled The Endangered Species Act at 50, exposes serious flaws in the program's claims of species recovery.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 13, 2023
Utah Treasurer Marlo M. Oaks has voiced strong opposition to a proposed initiative by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that may pave the way for the formation of a Natural Asset Company (NAC) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). In a press release issued on December 11, Oaks expressed grave concern over the proposal's potential to significantly affect rural economies and public lands.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
The commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, have formally communicated their concerns about the proposed Natural Asset Company (NAC) ruling to Vanessa Countryman, the secretary of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The letter outlines two primary objections to the rule currently under consideration by the SEC.
By Marlo Oaks | Dec 11, 2023
Hijacking corporate finance to advance political agendas has taken a new and alarming turn. After the briefest of comment periods, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a far-reaching rule change that will dramatically alter the ownership and use of public and private land in the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Roger Marzulla was Assistant Attorney General for Environment and Natural Resources at the Department of Justice, and past President of the Mountain States Legal Foundation. He is coauthor with his wife of “Property Rights: Understanding Takings and Environmental Regulation.”
By Federal Newswire | Dec 6, 2023
A lawsuit filed by four Utah plaintiffs challenging the Biden Administration's recent monument designations was joined last month by Arizona legislative leadership. The parties in Utah filed the lawsuit in 2022 over the practical consequences of these proclamations harming various groups, including local businesses, miners, ranchers, and Native Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 5, 2023
The Department of the Interior has launched a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening partnerships with Native communities. These include an oral history project to create a permanent record of survivors from federal Indian boarding schools and an initiative with AmeriCorps for the Indian Youth Service Corps.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 29, 2023
The Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) has announced a partnership with Montana's McFarland White Ranch to launch a virtual fence project aimed at transforming ranching and wildlife conservation. The initiative will replace 16 miles of the ranch's internal barbed-wire fencing with a virtual network, enabling remote livestock management through signal towers and GPS collars.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 28, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is asking the public to comment on a proposed lease sale of 2320 acres in Nevada. The public consultation process, aimed at determining the best use for these federal lands, has opened with a 30-day window for responses.
By Federal Newswire Report | Nov 22, 2023
SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda delivered a keynote address on Nov. 17 at the 26th annual Japan–U.S. Symposium, emphasizing the crucial role of regulators in maintaining the strength of the U.S. and Japanese capital markets.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 20, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management is proposing rule changes for restrictions on public land use or temporary closures and invites the public to comment. These proposed changes aim to modify current procedures for announcing temporary closures, making rules effective, and ensuring tribal uses of the land.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 16, 2023
The Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) has introduced a novel payment-for-presence program aimed at compensating ranchers for providing elk habitat in Montana's Paradise Valley. This initiative, which employs advanced AI-powered camera traps alongside landowners' expertise, marks the first of its kind in the region. Unlike traditional livestock compensation programs that focus on predator losses, PERC's payments are based on elk presence to address elk-livestock conflicts.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 15, 2023
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen and Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma have filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit in Utah against President Biden. They filed it in the Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Monday, Nov. 6.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 13, 2023
House Committee on Natural Resources Chair Bruce Westerman speaks out on the status of CEQ and reduction of funding.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 13, 2023
A number of individuals and organizations publicly commented on the Security and Exchange Commission's (SEC) consideration of a proposed rule change by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) regarding listing standards for Natural Asset Companies (NACs). The SEC granted an extension for further consideration until Jan. 2, 2024.
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By Federal Newswire | Nov 13, 2023
In an Oct. 25 letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ernst & Young recommended that the NYSE and the SEC seek additional input from a diverse group of assurance providers before finalizing which information would require assurance, the level of assurance and, where applicable, the transition to reasonable assurance.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 13, 2023
The State of Utah Department of Natural Resources provided public comment on Oct. 25 regarding the Proposed Rule by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to adopt listing standards for Natural Asset Companies (NACs). The State requests a 90-day extension to the public comment period to allow for a more in-depth review of the Proposed Rule.
