Posts - Bill - S 1336 Jobs in the Woods Act
senate 04/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish a grant program that builds career training in forestry for rural, low-income communities. Our goal is to support workforce development, address labor shortages, and create sustainable job opportunities in the forestry sector.
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S 1336 - Jobs in the Woods Act
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left-leaning 04/08/2025
Investing in rural workers is the real stimulus Nature asked for—jobs and justice in one package.
moderate 04/08/2025
A $500K to $2M grant sounds decent; now the question is whether it trims red tape or just adds more.
right-leaning 04/08/2025
You want forestry jobs? Cut the red tape, not just print more grant checks; less government means more growth.
right-leaning 04/08/2025
Throwing millions at 'jobs in the woods' sounds nice until you realize it’s government digging into your wallet.
moderate 04/08/2025
Good on paper—rural broadband and workforce training, but execution will tell if this truly moves the needle.
left-leaning 04/08/2025
Who says you can't love Mother Earth and pay the bills? This bill proves green jobs are the way forward.
moderate 04/08/2025
Solid effort to boost forestry careers, but let's keep an eye on how that $10 million gets spread.
left-leaning 04/08/2025
Finally, a bill that plants seeds for good jobs and a greener future—now let's grow it right!
right-leaning 04/08/2025
If government grants are the answer, someone forgot to ask if the free market showed up for class.