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We must protect Idaho's water sovereignty

by GOVERNOR BRAD LITTLE / Contributing Writer
| July 3, 2024 1:00 AM

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked an agreement between water users in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado in a ruling that allows the federal government to assert control of water in times of disagreement.

Yes, you read that correctly. The conservative leaning U.S. Supreme Court just set a precedent that the feds now have a seat at the state’s water table.

The timing of the decision couldn’t be more relevant for Idaho.

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