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Listen to the following podcast from Utah Public Radio’s RadioWest program from December of 2014. It gives a thorough overview of H.B. 148 and explores both sides of the issue.
http://radiowest.kuer.org/post/utahs-public-lands-pursuit(Links to an external site.)
Also, read the following documents that are discussed in the podcast. I have also provided some editorial pieces about this issue. Critically think about all the implications of this legislation.
Report on Utah’s Transfer of Public Lands Act | H.B.148
A Legal Analysis of the Transfer of Public Lands Movement
PATHWAY TO A BALANCED PUBLIC LANDS POLICY
Actions
A Review of and Recommendations Based OnActions
An Analysis of a Transfer of Federal Lands to the State of UtahActions
Toward a Balanced Public Lands Policy
A Case Statement for the H.B. 148:Actions
Utah’s Transfer of Public Lands ActActions
Participate in the week discussion. Since there is no reading comprehension question this week, for this week’s discussion, you will need to respond to the discussion question and respond to at least two comments from other students.
