Trump administration
Trump administration’s effort to roll back NEPA environmental law draws ire at Denver hearing
NEPA requires federal agencies to determine if a construction or commercial project would harm the environment or wildlife. It gives the public the right of review and input.
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Colorado to consider bill similar to one that prompted DHS to cut off “trusted-traveler” programs for New Yorkers
By Jesse Paul Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado’s Jason Crow chosen as Democratic impeachment manager as case heads to U.S. Senate
By The Associated Press Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Wyoming and Idaho join Interior Department to appeal court ruling blocking rollback of sage grouse protections
By The Associated Press Environment Primary category in which blog post is published
Asylum-seekers find compassion, resources at “House of Peace” once released from Aurora immigration center
By Moe Clark Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
White House threatens veto of CORE Act, the massive Colorado public lands bill splitting the state’s congressional delegation
U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, a Cortez Republican whose district would be most affected by the bill, also says he cannot support the legislation in its current form and will be voting against it
Judge blocks Trump from easing energy rules in western U.S. citing sage grouse
The temporary restraining order issued Wednesday by a judge in Boise, Idaho, means the administration for now must fall back to more stringent rules adopted under former President Barack Obama
Scattering BLM will be good for policy, boss William Pendley says. Not with him at the helm, advocacy groups argue.
Former head of conservative Lakewood-based legal foundation says he’s a good Marine, following orders of President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary David Bernhardt.
Nicolais: Impeachment set to unbalance Sen. Gardner’s attempt to walk down the middle of road
While conventional wisdom calls for Gardner to tack to the center, embracing Trump may be his only path to reelection
Opinion
Trump’s “energy dominance” push changing plans for 3 million acres of Colorado land, local stewards say
State and local agencies -- and more recently, Gov. Jared Polis -- prioritized conservation during years of public input and discussion. Now those objectives are in jeopardy.
