During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto addressed concerns regarding federal land sales, specifically in reference to Sen. Lee's proposal to sell up to 2 million acres of federal land. Cortez Masto emphasized that such sales could disregard the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act's revenue-sharing model, which benefits public education and conservation. She noted that the proposed locations lack the necessary infrastructure for affordable housing developments, thereby questioning the effectiveness and motives behind the land sales. Burgum acknowledged the proposal's consideration, underlining the ongoing debate about federal land management practices.
Cortez Masto accused Burgum of not implementing beneficial land management practices, highlighting a disconnect between proposals for federal land sales and actual affordable housing needs.
Burgum acknowledged that a proposal to sell up to 2 million acres of federal land is being considered, sparking concerns about its implications for local communities.
Sen. Cortez Masto criticized the lack of infrastructure in proposed federal land for affordable housing, stating it would not be attractive to homebuilders despite legislative efforts.
The bill by Sen. Lee aims to direct BLM and U.S. Forest Service to sell federal lands without considering established Nevada land revenue traditions for education and conservation.
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