Monday, April 14, 2003

BLM Lands in Utah to lose wilderness status
The US Interior Department indicated Friday that it intends to halt all current reviews of Western land holdings for wilderness protection, and will withdraw protected status from about 3 million acres in Utah. The decision comes after Utah sued the Interior department 7 years ago over a reinventory of the lands conducted by then Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt. That lawsuit was mostly dismissed, but the state quietly submitted an amended complaint which prompted the current decision. The decision means that Babbit's inventory will be disregarded. Sen. Hatch: Secretary Norton's actions will bring resolution to the illegal activities of the past administration.
[Fairbanks Daily News-Miner]comments or questions [] 10:06:45 AM

Utah Court OKs Non-Religious Prayers in Government Functions
The Utah Supreme Court reversed the dismissal of a lawsuit filted in 1999 over the Murray City Council's refusal to allow an unconventional non-religious prayer prior to a city council meeting. Murray City responded by indicating they may eliminate prayers prior to future meetings.
[Utah Supreme Court Opinion]comments or questions [] 9:58:44 AM


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