Sandoval won’t rule out joining sage grouse suit but not now

ELKO, Nev. — Several Nevada counties are acting prematurely in suing to block U.S. regulations intended to protect the greater sage grouse, said Gov. Brian Sandoval, who says he supports the lawsuit but not its timing. Sandoval, who is at odds with the state attorney general, said he won’t rule out joining the claim that will go before a federal judge in Reno on Nov. 17. But the best approach for now is to present the state’s objections as public comment through administrative