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Critics say bill prioritizes hunting access over money for schools
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January 30, 2024January 30, 2024Natural Resources, News

Critics say bill prioritizes hunting access over money for schools

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The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with Utah News Dispatch. Hunting interests could take precedence over the interests of Utah students and private parties like the Ute Indian Tribe, say critics.  HB262 gives the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) preferential treatment during the sale of large blocks...

Lake Powell pipeline plans to tap water promised to the Utes. Why the tribe sees it as yet another racially based scheme
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June 16, 2021June 20, 2022Environment, News

Lake Powell pipeline plans to tap water promised to the Utes. Why the tribe sees it as yet another racially based scheme

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By Emma Penrod The following story was supported by funding from The Water Desk and was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with The Salt Lake Tribune. Utah politicians and water officials have for years insisted that there is ample water in the Colorado River to fill its planned 140-mile Lake Powell...