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Lombardo’s Elko stop included a ceremonial bill signing for AB 158 that allows emergency medical service personnel to license within an interstate compact

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The U. S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has agreed to pool wildfire prevention efforts and funding with California-based organizations through a nationwide initiative using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Intense heat is nothing new for Arizona summers, but the state has been enduring a record heat wave for a number of weeks. The Arizona Faith Network brought together state and local leaders to bring attention to the issue, and to address the need for a lasting solution. Rev. ...

A recent grizzly bear mauling in the state has drawn attention to interactions between the animals and humans. As the urban wildland interface expands, there has been an uptick in grizzly encounters in parts of the state where they have not been before. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks is holding educational town halls to help people avoid bear encounters, part of the states Bear Aware campaign. ...

An ultra-white paint developed in a Purdue University lab is making its way through the innovation pipeline, and it seems its market debut could not come at a better time. Putting a coat on during scorching summer temperatures sounds counterintuitive, but slapping on a coat of the universitys whitest-white acrylic actually lowers temperatures. It is designed to reflect more than 98% of sunlight. ...

Last week federal, state and local leaders visited forest management projects in Utah to examine how land managers are addressing what some are calling the wildfire crisis. Gov. Spencer Cox said it was a "great opportunity" to see how partners are managing Utah forests proactively, which not only improve wildlife habitat, but also helps to ensure better grazing and water quality. ...

Touring emphasizes the importance of ongoing collaboration and joint decision-making at all levels to meet our forest management goals

PotlatchDeltic 2022 ESG Report: Reducing Wildfire Risk