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The War on Coal Is Punishing Indian Country
In the Wall Street Journal, Terry Anderson and Shawn Regan explain how Washington rules prevent tribes from developing resources that could help lift them out of poverty.
Unlocking the Wealth of Indian Nations
Indian reservations contain more than $1 trillion worth of untapped energy resources. As Terry Anderson explains on the John Batchelor Show, tribes could unlock this tremendous wealth if they had the same rights as those living off reservations.
Unlocking the Wealth of Indian Nations
Indian reservations are hobbled by burdensome regulations and bureaucracy. Native Americans should be given the dignity they deserve and be freed from federal guardianship.
Charging User Fees To Save Coral Reefs
Despite their ecological and economic importance, Florida’s coral reefs are teetering on the verge of collapse. Writing in Sea Technology, Reed Watson explores a market-based restoration plan to save the reefs.
Montana Supreme Court Case on Stream Access
John Batchelor interviewed PERC president, Terry Anderson, on the upcoming stream access case in Montana. On April 29, the Montana Supreme Court will convene at Montana State University to hear the case of Public Lands Access Association, Inc. v. The Board of County Commissioners of Madison County, et al. This hearing will afford all MSU students, whetherContinue reading “Montana Supreme Court Case on Stream Access”
The Grand Canyon of Property Rights
The “Skywalk” project could help lift 2,100 tribal members out of poverty, but a legal dispute may have killed the goose that could lay golden eggs. Worse yet, this could stifle investment across Indian Country.
Stream Access Position Statement
Stream access is a confusing and controversial topic. PERC has waded into the stream access debate to provide a free market environmentalist perspective.
Book review: ‘Drinking Water: A History’ by Lone Mountain Fellow James Salzman
A splendid primer that covers a wide range of questions relating to drinking water including historical and ethical issues.
Risky Business in Indian Country
Ten years ago, the Hualapai Tribe in Arizona signed an agreement with a developer, David Jin, to build a glass Skywalk out over the Grand Canyon. After it was built, the tribe abruptly abrogated the contract; initially a U.S. District Court judge ruled that the tribe was a sovereign nation and could do so. Western FirstContinue reading “Risky Business in Indian Country”