Department Of Interior Announces Nearly $40 Million Payment To Arizona Counties
The Department of Interior is sending almost $40 million to Arizona counties. According to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program is to help local governments “offset their inability to tax federal property.”
In a press release, Bernhardt said the program will shell out $514 million to over 1,900 counties. The money can go to emergency response, schools, social services and other needs.