Land management
Editorial Roundup: South Carolina
By The Associated Press Jun. 16, 2021 01:30 PM EDT
(Charleston) Post and Courier. June 13, 2021.
Editorial: The court has spoken. Now it’s time to conserve Captain Sam’s Spit for all of us...
Editorial Roundup: U.S.
By The Associated Press Jun. 16, 2021 12:16 PM EDT
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:
June 15
The Guardian on U.S. President Joe Biden,...
Editorial Roundup: Nebraska
By The Associated Press May. 10, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Omaha World-Herald. May 6, 2021.
Editorial: Biden administration must reach out to ag producers on 30x30 plan
Climate...
State to resume targeted burns on grasslands, near forests
Mar. 20, 2021 09:29 AM EDT
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Burns on Michigan grasslands and at the edges of forests will be conducted in spring and summer to improve wildlife habitat.
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Washington Senate approves new tax on capital gains
By Rachel La Corte Mar. 06, 2021 09:35 PM EST
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Profits on the sale of stocks and bonds in excess of $250,000 would be subject to a new tax on capital gains under a bill narrowly...

Agriculture secretary nominee Vilsack endorses biofuels push
By Ashraf Khalil Feb. 02, 2021 03:23 PM EST
Beshear to co-chair national task force on economic recovery
Jan. 21, 2021 04:15 AM EST
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has been chosen to help lead a national task force that will offer guidance to states on economic recovery...
Senator to detail Trillion Trees act at Maine forestry forum
Jan. 19, 2021 05:00 AM EST
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A group that supports tens of thousands of family woodland owners in Maine is holding its annual forum this week.
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Maine state park-goers set new record during pandemic
Jan. 18, 2021 03:16 PM EST
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine users of state parks shattered records for attendance last year as they sought outside adventures amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Maine to revamp vaccine priority as virus cases surge
Jan. 13, 2021 09:19 AM EST
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The number of COVID-19 infections continues to soar in Maine, reaching a new daily record on Wednesday, as the state made plans to...

Oil companies lock in drilling, challenging Biden on climate
By Matthew Brown And Cathy Bussewitz Jan. 10, 2021 11:04 AM EST
Maine virus-related deaths, infections soar to a new high
Jan. 08, 2021 02:15 AM EST
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The number of new COVID-19 infections and deaths soared to new heights during a surge of the coronavirus across the state, officials...
Murphy signs $14B business tax break bill into law
By Mike Catalini Jan. 07, 2021 11:06 AM EST
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Thursday a bill authorizing over $14 billion in tax credits for businesses.
The...

Washington, Oregon, 29 tribes sue over plan to move archives
By Gene Johnson Jan. 04, 2021 05:38 PM EST
New Jersey lawmakers pass multiyear $14B tax break bill
By Mike Catalini Dec. 21, 2020 10:45 AM EST
New Jersey lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly passed legislation authorizing more than $14 billion in tax breaks for businesses.
The...
Audubon: Images of 'racism, white supremacy' on trail signs
Nov. 27, 2020 11:21 AM EST
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Audubon found several stickers on its trail signs in Concord last month with “images of hatred, racism and white supremacy,”...
Maine virus infections continue to grow at alarming pace
Nov. 17, 2020 02:15 AM EST
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine's rate of infection is continuing to grow at an alarming pace as the state recorded its second-highest number of daily infections...
Merkley favored against Perkins in Oregon Senate race
By Sara Cline Oct. 12, 2020 12:44 PM EDT
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will face off against Republican Jo Rae Perkins on November’s ballot in Oregon, with the incumbent a heavy...