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GOP Lawmakers Challenge State Land Department Over Solar Leases

Original: GOP lawmakers grill land department about solar leases, advocate for alternative uses

Republican lawmakers in Arizona are questioning the state Land Department over its handling of solar energy leases on state trust land, arguing that alternative uses such as grazing, mining, or development could generate better returns for the trust beneficiaries. The exchange reflects growing GOP scrutiny of renewable energy projects on public lands, with critics pushing for a broader review of how the department prioritizes solar development over other land uses.

Why now: Solar energy development on public lands is a politically contested issue as renewable projects expand and Republican officials push back on their land use priorities.

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