Idaho Congressman Fulcher talks Iran War, public land management in phone town hall • Idaho Capital Sun
Asked about his support for exploring transferring public lands to state and local governments, Fulcher said he only supports more local involvement
Congressman Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho (Photo courtesy of Russ Fulcher’s official website)
Idaho Republican U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher on Wednesday fielded questions about the war with Iran and his support of transferring management of public lands.
Fulcher held a telephone town hall Wednesday evening, answering questions from constituents around the state. He represents Idaho’s 1st congressional district, which covers the North Idaho panhandle and the western side of the state.
Fulcher says he supports more local involvement in federal public lands
Fulcher, asked about his previous support for exploring the potential transfer of federal public land management to state and local control, said he only supports more local involvement not “transferring title.” Nearly two-thirds of Idaho’s landmass is federal public lands.
“I’m talking about how we com…