Russ Fulcher: “Counties support the reauthorization and expansion of shared stewardship contracting authorities for Federal land…”

The reason for the lack of support has been because about 85% of the +/- $1.5 trillion in spending has been ear-marked for the SNAP (food-stamps) program.

If you chose, you could sign up for a market-based deal.

They’re a friend, they’re another country that’s a friend, and you want to take care of your friends, our friends need to take care of you.

However, the lack of consistent geothermal lease sales and the slow federal permitting process result in timelines longer than many other energy projects.