Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement today after voting on a resolution which would repeal the lesser prairie chicken’s status as a threatened species, returning autonomy to local farmers, ranchers, and wildlife agencies in Oklahoma.“Oklahomans are proud conservationists and great stewards of our land. We recognize that sustainable, healthy land serves as the lifeblood of our rural communities. However, listing the Lesser Prairie Chicken as a threatened species creates unnecessary burdens on our ability to not only provide for ourselves, but the entire world,” said Rep. Frank Lucas. “S.J. Res. 9 ensures these onerous and needless regulations do…
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