Indigenous Leaders Voice Concerns About Sovereignty Amid Senate Advancement of “BAAJA” Bill
The bill moved ahead after a cloture vote, even as critics said it weakens Tribal sovereignty and public input.
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Commentary: Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act compromises Alaska Native people's rights
The words “bipartisan,” “American,” “affordability” and “jobs” altogether insinuate taking care of our communities. But the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act does anything but that. BAAJA, under the pretext of a permitting reform package, undermines Tribal sovereignty and the rights of Alaska Native Corporations, weakens our environmental laws and limits the public’s ability to […]
U.S. Senate votes to proceed with permitting reform debate (BAAJA) — Jonathan P. Thompson (LandDesk.org)
Click the link to read the article on The Land Desk website (Jonathan P. Thompson): November 9, 2026 🔭 OVERSIGHT (or lack thereof) 👮🏼 The U.S. Senate just voted today to proceed with debate on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, aimed at streamlining and accelerating federal environmental reviews and permitting for major projects. … Continue reading U.S. Senate votes to proceed with permitting reform debate (BAAJA) — Jonathan …
After CCL Senate lobby day, BAAJA passes procedural vote with strong bipartisan support
After CCL Senate lobby day, BAAJA passes procedural vote with strong bipartisan support By Flannery Winchester, CCL VP of Marketing and Communications On the evening of Monday, Nov. 9, BAAJA passed its first procedural hurdle in the Senate. The bill earned an encouraging 73 bipartisan votes, which the Washington Post calls “a strong indicator the bill will ultimately pass the […] The post After CCL Senate lobby day, BAAJA passes procedural vote …
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