Articles written by Johnathan Hladik
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Civility needed before, during, and after election day
Discussion and debate has always been a part of rural America. From coffee shops to the local co-op, rural residents aren't afraid to show their loyalty for one candidate or... — Updated 10/19/2022
SNAP spending and the rural economy
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is often misunderstood as favoring urban residents over rural. Formerly known as food stamps, a new study analyzing this program shows the opposite may be true. SNAP provides... — Updated 12/1/2021
Rural communities could benefit from water, broadband infrastructure funding
The newly passed infrastructure package approved by Congress last week promises to reach every corner of the country, and for rural America, funding for water and sewer, broadband internet, and electrical projects could have the... — Updated 11/17/2021
It's time for Congress to step up for rural businesses, communities
Small businesses continue to feel the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. While they are doing their best to keep the doors open, they are hurting. That is especially true in our rural towns. Congress has acted to provide... — Updated 8/26/2020
Take medical coverage beyond the gap
The Affordable Care Act was signed into law six years ago this month. The uninsured rate is now 11.9 percent, the lowest ever recorded. Approximately 17 million more Americans have health insurance today than before the law was... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
