Uncle Sam owns vast federal land stoking tax debate
The piece notes the federal government holds about one third of U S land, totaling 762 million acres. It discusses how some state and county officials push for property tax on federal land and highlights Western states where federal ownership is highest, plus objections from locals about service costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Bureau of Land Management
National Park Service
The
Forest Service
Sam
Utah
Calvin Black
San Juan
U.S
Washington State
Indiana
Maryland
Jack Brooks
Texas
el Paso
Brewster
Culbertson
Rhode Island Department of Community Affairs
Federal Land Tax Burden Prompts Debate Across States
A survey shows Alaska to Wyoming carry high per capita property taxes while California and New York see heavy rates. Nevada, Oregon and Washington face in lieu of taxes schemes as federal land ownership spans 374 million acres, with bills and legality debated in Congress and state legislatures.
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Alaska
Nevada
Utah
Idaho
Oregon
Wyoming
California
Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
Montana
Washington
New York
Uncle Sam
Ernest Newton
Nevada Taxpayers Assn
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Delaware
Rhode Island
Hawaii
Islands
Ferry County
Colville National Forest
Colville Indian Reservation
Okanogan County
Okanogan
U.S. Senate
Frank Evans
D-Colo
Discovery Lab at Indian Creek Nature Center Showcases Green Plant Theme
Young visitors at 6665 Otis Road SE explore the Discovery Lab modules under Have You Thanked a Green Plant Today. Curated activities include sun prints and leaf prints to foster environmental awareness, with staff and children engaging in evolving, hands on science exhibits.
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Indian Creek Nature Center
Otis Road SE
Discovery Lab
Carl Caraway
Amberjack Drive
Hiawatha
Tony Panosh
Boxwood Lane
Matt Crispin
Arbor Lane
Abdoud
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
By Mary Marzano
Associated Press
Alabama
Revenue Department
White House
Ford
Congress
Interior Department
Public Land-Review
Acres
Rocky Mountain National Park
Federal
Curt Abdoudh
Matt Giesenhagen
Inwood Lane
Todd Feller
Laurel Lane
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