On July 2, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met and discussed opting in to the class action against the US government concerning Payments … [Read more...] about Commissioners Vote to Opt in to PILT Suit
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Forget PILT Checks, Transfer Federal Land to Nevada
It?s that time of year again, when counties in Nevada and across the West squat on the street corner with their alms cups extended anxiously awaiting … [Read more...] about Forget PILT Checks, Transfer Federal Land to Nevada
Western Counties Alliance director wants to see changes in PILT funds
Ken Brown, field director of the Western Counties Alliance from Randolph, Utah, made his quarterly visit to the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners … [Read more...] about Western Counties Alliance director wants to see changes in PILT funds
PILT funds to increase in 2015
There was both good and bad news on the plate that Western Counties Alliance Field Director Ken Brown of Randolph, Utah brought to the County … [Read more...] about PILT funds to increase in 2015
Heller opposes sage grouse listing
Senator Dean Heller R-NV, spoke with reporters during a rural telephone conference call Feb. 4 focusing on the potential listing of the Sage Grouse … [Read more...] about Heller opposes sage grouse listing
State?s are getting short end of the PILT stick
Congress extended the funding for PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) for one more year by adding a tiny $411 million drop to the $1 trillion farm bill … [Read more...] about State?s are getting short end of the PILT stick
PILT funding should be restored by summer
PILT is not Western welfare, protests Rep. Mark Amodei. PILT is a federal obligation, insists Sen. Dean Heller. Payment in Lieu of Taxes is how … [Read more...] about PILT funding should be restored by summer
Critics claim Reid is losing grip on reality
The spotlight is on Nevada?s senior senator, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and it is casting some dark and ugly shadows. Practically every … [Read more...] about Critics claim Reid is losing grip on reality