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Western lawmakers push to restore mineral funds

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:07:21 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - A bipartisan group of western lawmakers is pushing legislation in Washington to restore cuts of $110 million in federal mineral royalty payments to 35 states.

Vilsack vows collaboration on Boulder-White Clouds

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:49:46 -0400

BOISE, Idaho - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Obama administration intends to work with Idaho leaders to determine if the Boulder-White Clouds area merits national monument status.

Feds: Budget cuts to make wildfire season tougher

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:00:15 -0400

BOISE, Idaho - After another dry winter across much of the West, fire officials are poised for a tough wildfire season that will be even more challenging because federal budget cuts mean fewer firefighters on the ground, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said Monday.

Peterson hopeful for passing farm bill this summer

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:35:14 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - An influential Minnesota voice on agricultural policy said Wednesday that he's hopeful Congress will pass a new farm bill this summer after efforts last year failed amid election year politics.