House subcommittee hears same‑day secretarial order to default public lands to open for hunting and fishing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesbick told the House Natural Resources subcommittee that Secretary Burgum issued a secretarial order directing bureaus to keep federal lands open to hunting and fishing unless a legal exception applies; Nesbick said the Service aims to open most refuges and hatcheries to hunting and fishing within two years while coordinating with states, tribes and partners.

A bold new directive from the Department of the Interior aims to make all federal lands accessible for hunting and fishing within two years, transforming the outdoor experience for enthusiasts across the nation.

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Richmond council directs staff to craft public‑lands policy to require local hiring and labor standards The council unanimously directed staff to develop a public‑lands policy that would attach local‑hire, apprenticeship and family‑sustaining wage standards to developments on city‑owned land; the motion asks staff to return within 90 days.

Richmond City Council is taking a bold step to ensure that city-owned land creates local jobs with fair wages and apprenticeship opportunities!

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