Jennifer writes about public lands issues, including access, development and the state land transfer movement. She previously covered campaigns and elections at E&E. Before joining E&E News in 2011, she spent 10 years at the Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call where she worked as an investigative reporter writing about ethics, campaign finance and congressional wealth. Her work has also appeared in The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Detroit News and on National Public Radio. She has appeared as an expert guest on outlets including C-SPAN, NPR and local television. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan.
The Montana Democratic Party claimed a victory in state court today, as a judge ruled that a host of Green Party-affiliated nominees may not appear on the ballot for several competitive contests.
Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy yesterday claimed a legal victory in his long-running feud with the federal government, but observers say it is unlikely his triumph will enliven anti-government activists — at least for now.
Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy expects to continue to graze his cattle on public lands without interference from the Bureau of Land Management following a court ruling that blocks the Justice Department from pursuing a new criminal trial against the anti-federal government activist.
Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and his sons will not face a new trial over their armed standoff with federal agents in 2014, after a federal appeals court today rejected a request from the Justice Department to allow a new hearing in the case.
Arizona could become home to the nation's largest solar farm, but first Congress must approve a proposal to sell off 4,800 acres of public lands to local control.