Governor Brian Sandoval says several Nevada counties – with the support of his own attorney general – are acting prematurely in suing to block U.S. regulations intended to protect the greater sage grouse. The governor says he won’t rule out joining the lawsuit that goes before a federal judge in Reno Nov. 17th. But he told Elko Daily Free Press the best approach for now, is to continue to present the state’s objections as public comment through administrative channels.