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commitment · 2026

Return natural-resource management authority to states and local leaders

Risch says he will continue fighting to give state and local leaders more authority over natural-resource management. He cites his work with President Trump to stop the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project as an example.

Context: The statement concerns natural-resource management authority; it does not specify which powers or processes should change.

In their own words

I will continue to fight for the return of more authority to state and local leaders on natural resource management.

The source

James E. Risch: Issues ↗

Published: Original date not established; campaign context manually checked
Retrieved: 11/10/2026