— Analysis shows raising Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) population limits for small-population counties would have increased total payments by $2 million in 2019.
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Mark Haggerty
Public Lands
How communities and counties benefit from nearby federal lands as the region’s economy evolves is a critical issue for local leaders, officials, and businesses seeking to remain economically competitive.
State Trust Lands: The Trust Model
— States were granted trust lands by the U.S. Congress to generate revenue to fund public institutions, primarily public schools.
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State Trust Lands: Permanent Funds
— Overspending of state trust permanent funds reduces future school funding and incentivizes sales of trust land and nonrenewable resources.
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State Trust Lands: New Demands
— Changing economies, new land uses, shifting social values, and political pressure create challenges for state trust land managers.
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