More Than 500 Organizations Join Forces to Support Federal PILT and SRS

More than 500 organizations, including RCRC and many RCRC member counties, have signed onto a letter urging congressional leadership to uphold their longstanding commitment to America’s public lands and federal forest counties.  Organized by the National Association of Counties, the letter asks for full funding of the Federal Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program for FY 2018, and a reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program until a permanent solution is developed.  Read More…