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Rural jobs are boosted by impact of SNAP
A recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture examines the impact of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in rural America. Widely viewed as a program that helps combat urban poverty and food insecurity,... — Updated 6/19/2019
To close the digital divide, it must first be identified
Despite the potential for broadband to modernize the economy in rural America, access and availability continue to lag. The President’s recent executive order affirmed this limitation and the need to commit resources to close rural... — Updated 1/24/2018
Medicaid cuts hurt rural seniors and rural communities
Tucked within the text of both the House and Senate’s bills to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act is language which seeks to fundamentally change the Medicaid program. While the enactment of this legislation is unknown, t... — Updated 7/26/2017
