What happens when states manage public land?

Some conservatives think states should take over management of
federal land. But often, states lack adequate resources, or use
land for revenue rather than recreation or conservation. This
Independence Day, we visit state trust land in Wyoming to learn
more about state versus federal management issue. Plus:
Homeownership is a tough bargain if you travel for work and data
shows the manufacturing sector has contracted since Trump took
office.


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