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Idaho House approves memorial and concurrent resolution pressing federal review of Lava Ridge wind project
Summary
The Idaho House passed a House Joint Memorial and a House Concurrent Resolution urging federal reconsideration of the Lava Ridge wind project on federal (BLM) lands after lawmakers cited local impacts on communities, water and infrastructure.
The Idaho House on Feb. 20 passed a House Joint Memorial and later a House Concurrent Resolution asking federal officials to reconsider the Lava Ridge wind project proposed on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands in the Magic Valley.
Representatives moved the memorial, House Joint Memorial 5, to the top of the third-reading calendar and the chamber approved it by voice vote. Lawmakers then considered House Concurrent Resolution 8 and approved it by roll call, with the clerk recording 68 ayes and 2 members absent, the House clerk announced.
Supporters said the resolutions formalize opposition from local…
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