Washington, Oct. 15 -- Congressman Dave Taylor issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02)today introduced the Acquired Lands Revenue Modernization Act, which would increase the share of qualifying revenue states receive from energy development on federally acquired lands. This bill would double the share of revenue generated through energy development in the Wayne National Forest back to southern Ohio communities. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) introduced companion legislation in the Senate today.
"Ohio is leading the nation in energy development, and the Wayne National Forest plays a critical role in that effort,"said Congressman Taylor."With more than 240,000 acres of land located almost entirely i...