For several years, Idaho has been warding off threats of a sage brush rebellion that would allow for the transfer of public lands to the state. Some say this would bring more revenue to our state, but history suggests a different outcome. Public lands that are transferred to the state are frequently sold off to the highest bidder to generate revenue for the state, ultimately limiting public access to our outdoors.
Read MoreWithout an energy title, Idaho's private sector investment in renewable energy and supportive manufacturing in rural communities may see a sharp decline. There are a number of biobased, biodegradable lubricants that are being developed for automotive, industrial, marine, mining, aviation, energy, drilling, manufacturing, transportation, construction and agriculture industries nation wide.
Read MoreA story in the New Yorker this week reports that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is providing "vision" cards to its employees. They depict a winding river and foothills which could pass as a scenic Idaho landscape, except on this same card there is now also an "oil rig." This card is meant to remind employees of their mission of multiple-use land management on public lands across the West.
Read MoreHow often do we see something sail through Congress with unanimous bipartisan support? Almost a year ago, President Obama signed the Outdoor REC Act into law with unanimous House and Senate support.
Read MoreNovember's Open Space and Clean Water Levy is Boise's opportunity to preserve open space.
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