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A Republican push to sell public lands in the West is reigniting a political fight - WTOP News


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Published in Politics and Government on Sunday, May 11th 2025 at 14:00 GMT by   Print publication without navigation

  • BILLINGS, Mont. (AP)
  • Congressional Republicans say their plan to sell potentially hundreds of thousands of acres of federal land will generate revenue and ease growth pressures in booming Western

A Republican-led effort to mandate the sale of public lands in Western states has reignited a contentious political debate, as outlined in a recent article from WTOP News. The proposed legislation, spearheaded by Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana, aims to force the sale of approximately 3.3 million acres of public land by requiring the Bureau of Land Management to dispose of these lands within a decade. Critics, including environmental groups and Democratic lawmakers, argue that this move threatens public access to natural spaces and could harm conservation efforts. Proponents, however, assert that selling these lands would reduce federal spending and benefit local economies. The debate underscores ongoing tensions between land management policies and the diverse interests of stakeholders in the American West.

Read the Full WTOP News Article at:
[ https://wtop.com/national/2025/05/a-republican-push-to-sell-public-lands-in-the-west-is-reigniting-a-political-fight/ ]