Did you know the federal government owns 640 million acres of U.S. land? That’s 28% of the country — and in the 11 western states, it jumps to 60%. Federal ownership plays a key role in conservation and recreation. But there’s a tradeoff: - Less land available for private ownership - Higher prices near growing communities - Slower approval for housing, energy & infrastructure projects ✅ RLI supports greater local control where it makes sense — so landowners and real estate professionals can keep communities growing responsibly. Follow us each week as we break down 15 policy issues that shape the land real estate market. https://www.rliland.com/advocacy (fb)

Starbucks = $6 billion plant? "The wife of the plant GM said, 'Where’s my Starbucks?' That was the deciding factor." Hear how amenities like a coffee shop help close big dollar land development deals on The Voices of Land podcast with guest Shawn Massey, ALC and host Justin Osborn, ALC. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, PodBean and rliland.com/voices (fb)