Haven’t companies in Arizona and New Mexico been doing this since the 1940s when the federal government and military was developing the first nuclear bombs?
Earlier this year, Arizona lawmakers sued the Biden administration over the newly created Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni
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If successful, Arizona’s lawsuit would open Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni to more economic development, and specifically, livestock grazing and uranium mining.
The headline in no way implied that everyone in the state wants it. A reasonable reader would clearly assume that the state government wants it, and that is true. The lawmakers of the state of Arizona are suing the federal government so they can allow new uranium mines on tribal lands.
“Arizona” in the headline meaning some mining company and not all the people who live, work, and enjoy that region.
The article says Arizona, as in the government of Arizona. Bought out by mining companies? Absolutely, I’m sure. But it is still Arizona.
Haven’t companies in Arizona and New Mexico been doing this since the 1940s when the federal government and military was developing the first nuclear bombs?
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The headline in no way implied that everyone in the state wants it. A reasonable reader would clearly assume that the state government wants it, and that is true. The lawmakers of the state of Arizona are suing the federal government so they can allow new uranium mines on tribal lands.
Some lawmakers. Because with Democrats swiping state wide offices, lawsuits are about the only power they have left.