
Land


Now in Effect: California Law Hinders Federal Efforts to Expand Oil and Gas Drilling
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Jan. 2, 2020) – Yesterday, a new law went into effect that prohibits the construction of pipelines or other infrastructure on state lands. In practice, this will undermine efforts by the Trump administration to expand oil and gas drilling on...
California Law Will Hinder Impacts of Oil Drilling on Federal Land in the State
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2019) – A new law will undermine efforts by the Trump administration to expand oil and gas drilling on federal lands in California by prohibiting the construction of pipelines or other infrastructure on state lands. Asm. Al...
New Mexico Committee Passes Bill to Bar Border Wall from State Land
SANTA FE, N.M. (Feb 12, 2019) – Last week, a House committee gave approval to a bill that would prohibit New Mexico from providing state land for construction of the border wall sought by President Trump. Introduced by Rep. Angelica Rubio (D-Las Cruces), House Bill...
Wyoming Senate Passes Bill to Take Over Operation of Federal Facilities During a Shutdown
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Feb. 7, 2019) – Yesterday, the Wyoming Senate passed a bill which would allow for the state to temporarily take over operation of federal lands in Wyoming in the case of another shutdown. Introduced by Sen. Charlie Scott (R-Casper), Senate File 148...