WASHINGTON, DC – This week, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced the introduction of her Carson City Public Land Correction Act, which will help promote conservation, improve public lands management, and expand economic development opportunities in Carson City, Nevada. As the state with the highest percentage of public land in the nation, Nevada relies on federal legislation to make land available for development, including affordable housing, and other public purposes, like flood and wildfire mitigation, storm water improvement, and recreation. Companion legislation in the House has been introduced by Representative Mark Amodei (R-NV-2).
Nevada Appeal: Rosen introduces Carson federal land bill
By Jessica Garcia
- U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., announced Tuesday she has introduced her Carson City Public Land Correction Act, legislation intended to secure the transfer of approximately 1,300 acres of federal land for flood mitigation, pedestrian safety improvements and transportation infrastructure.
- The bill addresses Carson City specifically and serves as a companion piece to the Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act introduced by U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev. Amodei’s bill also provides for the conveyance of federal lands in Douglas, Pershing, Elko, Fernley, Sparks and Incline Village.
- “As Nevada continues to grow, we need to make sure that federal lands are being used in a way that best fits the needs of our growing local communities,” Rosen said in a statement. “I’ve been working with (Carson City) Mayor (Lori) Bagwell and local leaders to make sure this bill provides Carson City with additional land to build more housing and commercial buildings, improve infrastructure, and expand access to outdoor recreation, while also ensuring proceeds of land sales go towards much-needed local programs and conservation initiatives. I’ll continue working to pass this bill so we can support commonsense growth in Carson City.”
KOLO Reno: Rosen introduces bill transferring BLM land to Carson City
By Kevin Sheridan
- U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen has introduced a bill that would transfer BLM land to Carson City.
- The bill would transfer nearly 1,300 acres of BLM land to Carson City for flood mitigation, recreation, water improvements, and a rifle range.
- It would also provide land to improve pedestrian safety and transportation infrastructure and make 360 acres of BLM land available for economic development. Proceeds from the sale would be required to stay in Carson City and would go towards wildfire prevention, education and other projects.
- “As Nevada continues to grow, we need to make sure that federal lands are being used in a way that best fits the needs of our growing local communities,” said Senator Rosen. “I’ve been working with Mayor Bagwell and local leaders to make sure this bill provides Carson City with additional land to build more housing and commercial buildings, improve infrastructure, and expand access to outdoor recreation, while also ensuring proceeds of land sales go towards much-needed local programs and conservation initiatives. I’ll continue working to pass this bill so we can support commonsense growth in Carson City.”
KTVN Reno: Rosen Introduces Bill to Expand Economic Development in Carson City
Anchor: “New legislation on Capitol Hill is aiming to expand economic development opportunities in Carson City. It’s part of the Carson City Public Land Correction Act, introduced by Senator Jacky Rosen. The bill would provide Carson with additional land to build more housing and commercial buildings, improve infrastructure, and expand access to outdoor recreation. The bill details transferring over a thousand acres of BLM land for these efforts.”
Univision Las Vegas: Senadora Rosen Presentó una Nueva ley Federal Para Transferir Tierras
Anchor: En Carson City, la Senadora Jacky Rosen presentó hoy una nueva ley federal para transferir tierras a manos locales con el apoyo del Congresista Republicano Mark Amodei. Esta propuesta pasaría casi 1,300 acres a la ciudad para mejorar parques, controlar inundaciones y hasta un campo de tiro. Además, se liberarían otros 360 acres para desarrollo económico y vivienda. Lo más importante es que el dinero recaudado por estas ventas se quedarían en Carson City para financiar proyectos de educación y prevención de incendios forestales.
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