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Show Pa vlhg B5 (X mua-- Thursday, July 18, 2002 nfrfpmhntt 3 Legislators find millions for Utah education via public land Utah House Speaker Marty Stephens, Majority als behind a very worthy cause our school children, said Hatch, R Panguitch. Our research clearly show s that this issue is not only important to the citisens of Utah, but it is an issue that will greatly impact citisens of all western states, laid Urquhart, George, who is also a public lands attorney. If we want to be successful and bring millions of dollars back to our state for public education, Leader Tbm Hatch, and Rep. Steve Urquhart, unveiled a major policy initiative last week on Capitol Hill that will bring millions to public education in Utah and the other 12 western states. The initiative reveals a fascinating correlation betw een federal land ownership and public education funding in wee tern states. Today we embark on a quest for education funding equity for western states, said Stephens, West. Federal land ownership hurts R-S- t. then western states must work together. The legislators shared the through trust land operations. The United States also benefits by gaining unilateral the lands they failed to Sell. It's a matter of fair play, and the western children are now waiting. Their future depends quired. on fair play. management of areas ac- Utah and other western states have not taxed federal lands, thereby keeping their half of the statehood compacts, said Margaret Bird, School Trust Land Specialist at the Utah Office of Education. The federal government must now step to the plate and keep their half of the compacts pay 5 of the value of This initiative has the vision from kind of long-terteachers have lawmakers that been asking to see, said Utah Education Association (UEA) President-Elec- t Pat Rusk. It takes a look at the negative effects that federal lands have had on our ability to fund schools and attempts to bring equity to Utah and other western states. 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The School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration supports efforts to facilitate the exchange of trust lands captured in Wilderness sucBaid that Commissioner, cess of this initiative will come Study Areas ap4 other sensitive collective voice the of locations, said Trust through Lands Administration Direcwestern legislators, elected tor Stephen Boyden. Exofficials, the education comour and congressional changes can improve our munity, chances for helping education is This of the delegation. type issue that can unite individu by generating new revenues Come to the peaceful, Matheson hails corporate reforms; says serene, romanticquiet, and off scenic 2-- IIWY 128 location. AAA rated. Rep. Jim Matheson, in the wake of continuing corporate accounting Bcandals, is calling southeastern Utah. Spectacular famous scenery surrounds the inn. Restraints close by. We are conveniently located to all attractions. Take pleasure in star gazing from our large outdoor hot tub. 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's execumembers of tive committee to pas a resolution to create a committee of 1 corrupt CEOs must be held accountable t the taxpayers across the Stephens said he expects m one-tim- reform-no- JoAnn Nielson. President-Elec- t of Utah PTA This initiative accomplishes that by collecting revenue promised to our schoolchildren and supporting efficient management of our school trust lands. "There are significant rea annual West tCSG-West- i meeting in Lake Tahoe. NY with members of the education community, who were more than excited about the prospects of additional funding for Utah's schoolchildren. fund education. Since federal land ownership is not likely to change in the foreseeable future, its time to address the financial hardships current federal land policies place on western states. The initiative focuses on four sources for additional funding for public education revenue promised at statehood for our Permanent School Trust Fund which has never been paid; lost property tax revenue which is one of the primary funding sources for public education; lost natural resources royalties and rents; and better aggregation of our school trust lands to increase the revenue which is derived from them to help fund public schools. The research shows that western states would ree ceive revenue of billion from the federal $14.1 government, and $6.4 billion annual revenue from property tax and royalties. Utahs share of the pie is $836 million one time and $292 million in annual revenue. Hatch, who has followed public land issues during his eight-yea- r tenure in the Utah House and ten years prior to that as a Garfield County boardrooms-bu- Utah PTA has always been in support of more money to support our schools," said Council of State Go ernuients - presentation earlier last week western states capacity to for sons why Utah has the 9th highest taxes in the nation the high percentage of federal land ownership and because the federal government did not keep their promise to sell the land, said Mike Jerrnan, Vice President of the Utah Taxpayers Association. This initiative addresses these issues and will greatly benefit Call for schedule and reservations. Eryoy an evening in the Old West! Grounds open at 6 p.m. Gunfights start at 7:00. Delicious cowboy supper served at 7:30 sharp, followed by the music and entertainment of the Bar-Wranglers. Fun for all ages. 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