The party-line vote came after months of public debate between conservationists and ranching and energy groups over the president’s pick to oversee millions of acres of land.
Hanna Merzbach is a Mountain West News Bureau reporter based in Teton County. She focuses on themes such as health and wellness, cultural movements, and legal affairs, particularly in the context of women's health access and regional issues. Hanna's award-winning work has been featured in numerous outlets, including NPR, Boise State Public Radio, and Aspen Public Radio.













