The New Mexico Court of Appeals has upheld regulations aimed at reducing emissions in the state, particularly focused on curbing pollutants that create ground-level ozone, known as smog. This decision supports Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration’s efforts to combat climate change and meet federal clean air standards. The ruling affirms that the ozone precursor rule was properly developed and supported by evidence.
In Wyoming, a property tax relief bill vetoed by Governor Mark Gordon earlier this year is set to be reintroduced in the 2025 session. The bill aims to provide homeowners with a tax exemption of 25% for the first $2 million of fair market value and provide compensation to local governments for tax revenue losses.
After a two-year pause, executions are set to resume in Arizona with the Attorney General seeking an execution warrant for an individual on death row. Governor Katie Hobbs had previously delayed executions until the state was confident it could carry them out without violating any laws.
Tracy Stone-Manning, the current U.S. Bureau of Land Management Director, has been named the President of The Wilderness Society. During her tenure, the bureau shifted away from fossil fuel extraction and elevated conservation efforts on federal lands. Republicans have vowed to undo her actions when they assume control in Washington next year.
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