IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A controversial bill championed by Utah Senator Mike Lee has been reduced in scope. The bill previously required the sale of public lands from both the Bureau of Land Management and National Forests. Now, it contains language specifically excluding national forests and reduces the percentage of land BLM needs to sell.
Sen. Lee posted this on X in reference to amendments made to the bill:
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