The state of Utah on Tuesday sued the federal government in an attempt to gain control of millions of acres of public lands.
The state is seeking a transfer of 18.5 million acres — about a third of the state’s total area — from the federal government.
“Utah deserves priority when it comes to managing its land,” Gov. Spencer Cox (R) said during a press conference.
“It's been a tragedy to see what this administration and past administrations have done to our land...