Harriet Hageman: “The Secure Rural Schools program was created to bridge the…”

“While a percentage of revenue from timber sales previously alleviated tax shortfalls, shifting land management priorities in Washington, D.C. have led to significant declines in timber harvests. The Secure Rural Schools program was created to bridge the gap for our rural communities that continue to be impacted by decades of agency mismanagement, federal overregulation, and harmful lawsuits. Since its creation, Wyoming communities have received vital funding to support infrastructure projects, public education, search and rescue operations, and other critical emergency services.” (00:27–00:40)

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