All matters relating to federally-owned public lands including federal land management programs, natural resource revenue sharing payments, payments in lieu of taxes, and property tax immunity concerns.
Public Lands Steering Committee
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Public Lands Steering Committee
All matters relating to federally-owned public lands including federal land management programs, natural resource revenue sharing payments, payments in lieu of taxes, and property tax immunity concerns.
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All matters relating to federally-owned public lands including federal land management programs, natural resource revenue sharing payments, payments in lieu of taxes, and property tax immunity concerns.2015-06-09Basic page2023-03-16
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NACo testifies on county role in combatting wildfires and forest management at U.S. House Natural Resources Committee hearing
On Friday, August 11, the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee held an oversight hearing titled “Conservation in a Crown Jewel: A Discussion About Wildfire and Forest Management.” -
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USFS announces $250 million for wildfire risk reduction efforts
On July 31, the U.S. Forest Service announced that it is accepting applications for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program. USFS will award up to $250 million in total funding to eligible applicants, including counties, for projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks and safeguarding vulnerable communities. -
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NACo sends letter to Congressional leadership outlining county priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
On March 28, NACo sent a letter to Congressional leadership of the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committees calling for the inclusion of key county priorities in the 2023 Farm Bill. -
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County commissioners testify before Congress on county role in public lands management, Farm Bill
On March 8, two county commissioners delivered testimony before Congressional Committees on behalf of the National Association of Counties (NACo). -
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Treasury releases Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund payments to eligible consolidated city-county governments
On February 21, the U.S. Department of Treasury launched the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) for eligible city-county governments. The LATCF provides $10.5 million distributed in two equal payments of $5.3 million for FYs 2023 and 2024 to “eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments” under the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Mar. 8, 2023
Carbon County, Wyo. Commissioner John Espy testifies how counties are best suited to assist federal land managers navigate evolving management challenges.
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Mar. 8, 2023
Idaho County, Idaho Commissioner Skip Brandt testifies on the county role in public lands management and share recommendations for how the 2023 Farm Bill can strengthen the partnership between counties and our federal partners
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Feb. 22, 2023
The IRA offers counties the opportunity to pursue clean energy initiatives and reduce emissions through new competitive grant programs, local resiliency investments and clean energy tax credits.
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Legislative Analysis for Counties: The Inflation Reduction Act
The IRA offers counties the opportunity to pursue clean energy initiatives and reduce emissions through new competitive grant programs, local resiliency investments and clean energy tax credits.
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Legislative Director – Public Lands | Western Interstate Region(512) 965-7268