9 Cooperating on public lands.

• Position: Colorado law promotes cooperation with federal land managers - Stateline - Brief article

Among the Western states seeking greater control of federal public lands within their borders, Colorado continues to tread a cooperative path, as State Legislatures reported in its July/August issue. Legislation enacted in May is helping county officials to work more cooperatively with federal land managers--taking advantage of a requirement in federal law that local officials' wishes be generally respected. The law, co-sponsored by Representatives Bob Rankin (R) and KC Becker (D), makes grant funding available to...