To say the federal government’s ownership of land in Utah has created tension in certain parts of the state would be an understatement. Economies in Utah, especially in rural areas, depend on the use of land for agriculture, energy, oil, gas and mining for their communities to thrive.
Environmental groups have raised concerns about the sustainability of the oil and coal industries in particular, which has led to advocacy on their part to protect land from specific usages.
For some residents of the Beehive State, many of whom are blue-collar workers, these regulations have created personal and financial hardships.
Two Supreme Court cases could affect this matter and change the state. These cases are better known as the ones that may overturn or limit Chevron deference, a two-prong legal test.
The ruling could come any day now.
Read more about what the end of Chevron deference would mean for Utah.
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