Conservationists got a glimpse of how public lands will be managed under President-elect Joe Biden when he appointed Deb Haaland as his secretary of the interior. The Biden administration is expected to reverse course from President Trump on a number of fronts. Our radio partners have more on what to expect in southern Utah. Plus, across the West, oil and gas companies pay for a lot more than just jobs and equipment – they pay taxes that fund countless public services. So, what does it mean for a local government if oil and gas revenues become more uncertain? Our partners at KOTO report.

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Photo: Rock art in the Bears Ears area of southern Utah would receive greater protection with national monument status. Ron Dungan/KJZZ.

KJZZ: Biden Administration Expected To Reverse Course On Public Lands Policy

https://kjzz.org/content/1651174/biden-administration-expected-reverse-course-public-lands-policy

KOTO: Oil and Gas Uncertainty Impacts Local Government Services

https://www.koto.org/featured-news-stories/2020/12/21/fossil-fuel-uncertainty-impacts-local-government-services