Rachael HambyinWestwise2024 Western States Legislative Wrap-upOver the past five months, state legislatures in Western states have been engaged in a dizzying flurry of legislative activity. Given the…Jun 27Jun 27
Rachael HambyinWestwise2024 State Legislative Debrief: ColoradoColorado’s state legislature meets annually for sessions not to exceed 120 days, during which any topics may be covered. Giving Utah…Jun 20Jun 20
Rachael HambyinWestwiseWhy the Russian uranium ban won’t — and shouldn’t — lead to more uranium mining in the U.S.Uranium mining and milling has been dormant in the United States for decades, but after years of aggressive advocacy, mining companies are…May 31May 31
Rachael HambyinWestwise2024 State Legislative Debrief: IdahoIdaho’s state legislature meets annually for regular sessions that generally last 75–90 days, though there is no specific requirement…May 7May 7
Rachael HambyinWestwiseFish passage projects continue to benefit Western communitiesAcross the United States, outdated structures such as culverts and dams prevent fish and other aquatic and terrestrial species from…Apr 30Apr 30
Rachael HambyinWestwise2024 State Legislative Debrief: WyomingWyoming’s state legislature alternates between a 40-day general session in odd-numbered years and a 20-day budget session in even-numbered…Apr 24Apr 24
Rachael HambyinWestwiseBring me my fainting couch: Hardrock mining editionA reality check on mining industry claims that “we might as well say goodbye to mining” if 151-year-old mining law is updatedDec 19, 20231Dec 19, 20231
Rachael HambyinWestwiseGeothermal leasing on public landsHere’s what you need to know to follow upcoming geothermal lease sales in Nevada and other Western statesNov 7, 2023Nov 7, 2023
