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The Forest Land Bill
State moves federal forest land to private developers
Wabeno Economic Development Act
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, the state could give away federal forest land to developers, limiting public recreation and shifting benefits to businesses.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Citizens could lose access to forest land and see more logging or mining, while companies gain new property to profit from, so people should watch this bill closely.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would convey certain federal land in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
- It is sponsored by Rep. Tom Tiffany, a Republican.
- The bill is currently engrossed and has been sent to the Senate committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- If enacted, the land would move from federal to state or private control.
- The change could reduce public forest area and open it to commercial development.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Rashida Tlaib (D): voted against it, crossing most Democrats
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