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House bill would strip $750k from Baileys Trail org
  • Baileys Trail System sign

    Baileys Trail org in jeopardy

    Al Maloney

    June 17, 2026
    Environment, Featured, Government, Recreation

    A bill awaiting the governor’s signature would strip at least $750,000 in state funding from the council that manages the Baileys Trail System. Read More

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