States Invest Federal Cash in Crowded Parks
June 24, 2021
For years, Michigan officials have fretted about the growing list of overdue maintenance needs at their 103 state parks, Pew Charitable Trusts reported.
Legislative News
Arkansas to See New Outdoor Recreation Initiatives
June 24, 2021
Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson announced an initiative June 21 to focus more on the state’s outdoor recreation tourism effort, Arkansas Times reported.
Interior Secretary Discusses Outdoor Investments
June 21, 2021
Interior Department Secretary Deb Haaland traveled to Maine on Monday to meet with Tribal leaders, elected officials and other stakeholders.
Outdoor Association Touts Senate Resolution, Great Outdoors Month
June 18, 2021
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution June 16 that declared this month as Great Outdoors Month, the fifth year in a row the Senate recognized the celebration.
Tax Parity Act Targets Non-Motorized RV Deductibility
June 14, 2021
U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) and Dina Titus (D-Nev.) introduced a bipartisan Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act to fix a tax code provision allowing all RV types to be treated equally.
Michigan to See ‘Historic’ Outdoor Space Investment
June 11, 2021
Michigan will see “critical” investments in state parks and trails through Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan targeting more tourism and recreation within the state’s public spaces.
Senate Clears Semiconductor Funding Bill
June 9, 2021
The Senate passed the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act on Tuesday by a 68-32 bipartisan vote. The bill contained legislative pieces designed to improve U.S. competitiveness with China.
Administration Details Supply Chain Battery, Semiconductor Plans
June 9, 2021
The White House released a 250-page report Tuesday detailing work done on 100-day supply chain reviews ordered by President Joe Biden.
Interior Department Names New National Recreation Trails
June 7, 2021
More than 160 miles are being added to the U.S. National Trails System in celebration of National Trails Day.
Cabinet Officials Downplay Infrastructure Urgency
June 7, 2021
Days after Press Secretary Jen Psaki said President Joe Biden wanted more from Senate Republicans’ latest infrastructure bill offer, cabinet officials said this week was not “do or die” to get agreement on a bipartisan bill.
Unemployment Rate Falls as Job Growth Rises
June 4, 2021
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 559,000 in May. The unemployment rate fell 0.3% to 5.8%.
Budget Allocates $2.8 Billion to Support Outdoor Projects
June 4, 2021
A fiscal year 2022 allocation of $2.8 billion was proposed by the Interior and Agriculture departments on June 3. The move will support projects, grants and programs authorized in the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).
