A new bill proposed in the Arizona Senate would allow certain public lands to be sold for private development, a move that supporters say could spur economic growth and address the state’s housing shortage. The legislation would make it easier for local governments to sell or lease public lands to private interests, provided that the transactions meet specific criteria and undergo public review.
Critics, however, warn that such sales could threaten the preservation of open space and natural resources, arguing that once these lands are developed, they are lost to the public permanently. With debates intensifying among lawmakers and advocacy groups, the outcome of the bill could have significant consequences for Arizona’s landscape and real estate market.
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