The Committee on Natural Resources is holding field hearings in Utah and the Uintah Basin is among the stops this week. A field hearing titled ‘Energy and Education: What’s the Connection?’ is being held in Roosevelt
on Wednesday, August 29th, at 2:00pm
at Union High School. The hearing is aimed at reviewing the challenges and avenues to encourage greater development of federal lands in order to provide resources for states and, in turn, education services. “Our nation’s schools are one of the most critical public services provided to our communities. Nevertheless, education facilities and resources remain underfunded in many parts of the country,” shares the hearing memorandum. “For western States, funding these services is particularly challenging due to the tax-exempt status of federal lands within their borders.” Two panels made up of local school, industry, and government officials will participate in the discussion. The meeting is one of several being held in Utah this month hosted by Representative Rob Bishop. Bishop is the Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources and the meeting is open to the public. A video feed will also live stream the meeting at
NaturalResources.House.Gov
.
