the Federal Government owns two out of every three acres in Idaho--67 percent--so it is always interesting to meet with the person who actually has more to say and more control over our lands than Idahoans do.
On the recordMay 1, 2023
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Risch highlights federal land control in Idaho during a discussion with Secretary Haaland.
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