August 21, 2017 by Jayson O'Neill
FOIA filed in preparation for litigation after documents show oil and gas lobbyists shaped recommendations from Secretary Zinke The Western Values Project (WVP) filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request […]
August 21, 2017 by Jayson O'Neill
16 new in-depth profiles added to https://departmentofinfluence.org/ While Congress is enjoying summer vacation and Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke is off on an overseas adventure, the revolving door is spinning […]
August 17, 2017 by Jayson O'Neill
Suit seeks correspondence on legal justification for national monument rescission Today, the Western Values Project filed suit after the Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) failed to fulfill […]
August 15, 2017 by Jayson O'Neill
New Montana poll ahead of ad campaign on Zinke’s national monuments review A new poll showing support slipping for Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s monuments review in his home state of […]
August 10, 2017 by Jayson O'Neill
In case you missed it, the Huffington Post is reporting that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has settled a lawsuit with his former landlord, Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, over unpaid rent. The Huffington […]
August 9, 2017 by Jayson O'Neill
Conservatives are speaking out against efforts by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and President Donald Trump to reduce or eliminate national monuments. Conservative columnists and legal scholars are joining the chorus of experts […]
August 7, 2017 by Jayson O'Neill
The Department of the Interior announced the repeal of a rule that will cost taxpayers nearly $75 million. The repeal of the rule will reduce royalties paid for oil, gas and […]
August 7, 2017 by Jayson O'Neill
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke released his review of the greater sage-grouse conservation plan. The original conservation plan was implemented two years ago after extensive work and collaboration by a […]
August 3, 2017 by Jayson O'Neill
Top officials would add to team at Interior loaded with former lobbyists and Trump campaign operatives The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to advance several nominees to serve […]
August 3, 2017 by Jayson O'Neill
A new national poll released shows that Americans are overwhelmingly supportive of protections for national monuments, while a strong majority are opposed to President Trump’s executive order requiring Secretary of […]
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