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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Idaho Newsletter for Sunday July 28, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Data Analysis: Sage-Grouse Recovery Imperiled by Overgrazing
HAILEY, Idaho, July 26 (TNSres) -- The Western Watersheds Project issued the following news release: * * * BLM's Livestock Mismanagement Tramples Sage-Grouse Comeback Hopes * * * Commercial livestock grazing across the West is one of the biggest threats facing the greater sage-grouse, which is flirting with being listed as an endangered species, according to an analysis of U.S, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) data by Western Watersheds Project and Public Employees for Environmental Responsib  more

Meridian Woman Will Seek Further Review in Case Challenging City's Ban on Tiny Homes on Wheels
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 24 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: BOISE, Idaho -- Today, Judge Jason D. Scott of the District Court of Ada County ruled against Chasidy Decker and Robert Calacal's lawsuit challenging Meridian's ban on tiny homes on wheels. The court found the lawsuit was moot because Chasidy and Robert had not satisfied Meridian's Unified Ownership Requirement, which requires that the owner of the primary residence also own the Seconda  more

Statement From Western Watersheds Project on Yellowstone Bison Management Plan
HAILEY, Idaho, July 26 -- The Western Watersheds Project issued the following statement on July 25, 2024: * * * On Wednesday, the National Park Service announced its decision on future management of bison at Yellowstone National Park. This decision comes after years of public debate and scientific research aimed at finding a sustainable and humane way to manage the bison population. In response to the announcement, Public Policy Director, Josh Osher for the Idaho-based Western Watersheds Proje  more