Uinta Basin Railway

The ruling is the latest development in the fight over the proposed Uinta Basin Railway, an 88-mile railroad line that would connect oil and gas producers in rural Utah to the broader rail network.

State and local officials argue it's a good idea for domestic energy production. Critics question investing billions in oil and gas infrastructure as the country seeks to use less of the fossil fuels that worsen climate change.

The state argues the funds are meant to alleviate a range of issues communities in the Uinta Basin are facing.

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A federal agency gave the go-ahead on the Uinta Basin Railway. Utah leaders say the project will increase economic activity in the area.

Environmental groups are suing a Utah state board that distributes oil and mining royalties to communities impacted by natural resource extraction. The…