Public Lands

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced legislation to reform the Antiquities Act of 1906 to ensure more transparent and accountable designations of national monuments.

President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday that his administration said will help restore balance on public lands and waters. The executive action focused on climate change directs the Interior Department to outline steps to achieve the President's commitment to conserving at least 30% each of lands and waters by the year 2030 ...

Late last month, Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse was named the new Chairman of the Western Caucus for the upcoming Congress. Newhouse says he plans to use the leadership position to help farm country up and down the west. He said for some western states, 70% up to 90% of the lands are publicly owned which provides huge challenges for tax bases, local governments, and the ability to interact wi

As we prepare to welcome in a New Year, the farming community is reminded once again of the importance of advocacy, and staying off the sidelines. Cameron Mulrony, Executive Vice President of the Idaho Cattle Association said policy is constantly changing and evolving ...

On Wednesday, the Senate passed the Great American Outdoor Act, sending the bill to the House of Representatives. The bill establishes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to support deferred maintenance projects on federal lands ...