A Republican-sponsored proposal before Congress to mandate the sale of federal public lands is getting a mixed reception from ...

More than 2 million acres of federal lands would be sold to states or other entities under a budget proposal from Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee — including some in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Lee introduced a now-removed amendment to Trump’s policy megabill that mandated the sale of up to 3 million acres. It did ...

The bill would allows for no more than 3 million acres to be sold, but gives interested parties an opportunity to consider purchasing from large swaths of land ...

When a GOP senator proposed using federal land for affordable housing, right-wing forces revolted to protect what they see as a symbol of American greatness.

Republican Senator Mike Lee has defended his push to include the potential sale of public lands in the party's budget reconciliation bill, arguing that criticism of the idea is misplaced and that the ...

The state of Utah might not re-file a controversial lawsuit demanding the federal government hand over control of millions of acres of public lands.

Efforts to sell public lands fail, but lawmakers and advocates remain concerned about the environmental impact of the “big ...

Some Republicans and conservative environmental groups remain skeptical over plans to sell millions of acres of public land.

People shouldn’t expect to see a plan to sell federal public lands brought back to Congress anytime soon, says Rob Wallace, ...

Grand County has escaped for now from the proposed sale of public lands mainly in the American West as proposed by Sen Mike ...