Former National Park Service Scientist Urges Maryland to Phase Out Lead Ammunition to Protect Wildlife and Public Health

Testimony MD SB 1067 – Hunting – Phase-Out of Lead Ammunition February 27, 2026 Delegate Marc Korman, Chairman House Environment & Transportation Committee 250 Taylor Office Building Annapolis, MD 21401 Re: HB 1067 – Hunting – Phase-Out of Lead Ammunition – FAVORABLE  Dear Chairman Korman and Vice Chair Guyton: I am Dr. F. Elaine Leslie, an

Backdoor procedures undermine Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and all public lands

Backdoor procedures undermine Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and all public lands  Yesterday, Utah Republicans furthered their efforts to upend the plan that protects Grand Staircase-Escalante’ National Monument. The previous addition to the congressional record of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) opinion stating that Congress can overturn Monument Management Plans opened the door to this action.