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By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), chairman of the Subcommittee on Federal Lands, said he opposes President Joe Biden's 30x30 initiative, saying he instead supports a "sunset clause," which would mean the federal government shouldn't simply be able grab land that could be put to commercial use.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Utah Rep. Ken Ivory, R-39th, said the American Lands Council’s (ALC) proposed National State Lands Act is the best solution for land conservation.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
The Congressional Western Caucus said the 2023 Farm Bill should be focused on programs that work well and are proven effective – rather than siphoning funding and technical staff for unproven climate projects.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
Utah Rep. Ken Ivory recently released a slide presentation that argued for local ownership and management of federal government lands.
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 14, 2023
Lawyer Jonathan Wood: Voluntary conservation works best and should be the first option, and administration indicates support for it
By Donna Rolando | Jun 13, 2023
From fires creating toxic air to multitudes of wildlife on the brink, it’s easy to conclude the planet is in danger.
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 11, 2023
A U.S. Supreme Court decision released May 25 has encouraged some opponents of President Biden’s sweeping 30x30 initiative to set aside vast amounts of land for conservation purposes.
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 8, 2023
According to a report from The White House website, the 30x30 initiative is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s America the Beautiful plan and aims to conserve at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 7, 2023
The Biden administration’s 30x30 conservation initiative seeks to expand the extent of land that is held by the federal government.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has proposed a new rule called “Conservation and Landscape Health” designed to bolster the progress of managing public lands for multiple uses, by prioritizing health and resilience of ecosystems across the country, according to the Federal Register.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
A new report released by World Bank on May 10 suggests that Africa can use its abundance of natural resources, such as minerals, oil, gas and rare metals, to catapult itself to new levels of prosperity.
By Federal Newswire | May 25, 2023
The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously in favor of the Sackett family in their long-standing legal conflict with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This decision, part of the Sackett v. EPA case, dismisses the "significant nexus" test that defined "navigable waters" under the Clean Water Act. The ruling clarifies federal authority, reducing conflicts between landowners, conservationists, and regulators.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) says the Biden Administration's land conservation plan is "unattainable."
By David Beasley | May 19, 2023
Despite President Biden's 30x30 initiative to increase federal ownership of land, controversies have arisen over presidential authority, monument size, resource protection, inclusion of non-federal lands, managing agencies, land use restrictions, and the process of monument creation.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
North Carolina land appraiser Walter “Terry” Douglas Roberts II pleaded guilty on May 12 to conspiring to defraud the U.S. as part of a syndicated conservation easement tax shelter scheme.
By Op-ed | May 1, 2023
Federal agencies are failing to coordinate with local governments on land use issues, putting the welfare of people and local economies at risk, according to a briefing paper by American Stewards of Liberty (ASL).
By Federal Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
Efforts to address the climate crisis are taking a new direction, as those pushing the agenda seek to profit from what they call "nature's economy".
By Press Release | Apr 28, 2023
Margaret Byfield is Executive Director of the American Stewards for Liberty. The organization focuses on property rights issues.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
The 30x30 conservation initiative of the Biden Administration aims to increase federal ownership of land.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
Sean Curtis, interim planning director of Modoc County, California, said the coordination process between local and federal government agencies in the planning phase is essential for the benefit of local citizens.
