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LATEST NEWS FROM THE NETWORK
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Does Campaigning in Rural America Actually Work for Democrats?
September 11, 2024
Margins matter when it comes to rural voters. But will Democrats show up for their rural constituents this election season?
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Election 2024: Competing Visions of How USDA Funding Can Help Rural America
September 09, 2024
Trump launched a trade war; Biden focused on climate-friendly farming. With a new farm bill almost a year overdue, experts discuss the approaches each presidential candidate might take to agricultural policy.
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The Man Helping Rural South Texans Get Their GED — For Free
August 29, 2024
David Salinas honed his skills in approaching, connecting with, and helping others through his diverse experiences as a photojournalist, car salesman, and child protective services worker – all leading him to his role as a career navigator for UpSKILL Coastal Bend.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Gives Harris Campaign Rural Cred
August 07, 2024
Kamala Harris’s new running mate boosts her campaign’s appeal to rural voters.
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Young Americans Returning to Rural for More than Just Holiday Dinners
August 05, 2024
Grassroots organizers and policy makers in states like Kansas, Nebraska, and New Hampshire are working hard to attract and retain younger generations choosing rural communities as their homes.
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What Would a Harris Presidency Mean for Rural America?
July 24, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris doesn’t have much of a rural background, but her work with the Biden Administration demonstrates significant rural investments.
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Rural Student Qualifications Don’t Align with Local Job Markets
July 18, 2024
In rural regions like Kentucky Coal Country, a “Great Misalignment” poses challenges for rural students looking for employment — and for rural employers looking for a qualified workforce.
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Survey: Affordable Child Care a Problem in Rural America
July 16, 2024
New study shows that affordability and access to high-quality child care are increasingly problems for employers and employees.
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Report: Rural America Produces Greenhouse Gasses on Behalf of Urban and Suburban Areas
May 31, 2024
While disproportionate numbers of rural residents, especially low-income and communities of color, are exposed to unhealthy greenhouse emissions, a majority of goods produced in the process are headed to cities and suburbs.
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Rural Coloradans’ Show Strong Support for Abortion-Rights Constitutional Amendment
May 28, 2024
Initiative 89, aiming to protect abortion rights in Colorado by including it in the state’s constitution, made it on the 2024 general election ballot. If passed, the initiative will also allow for public health insurance coverage of the procedure.
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Rural Schools Look for Ways to Bring More Multilingual Education into the Curriculum
May 22, 2024
In order to provide the most educational opportunities, rural schools are implementing a variety of strategies to accommodate the needs of bilingual students. But teachers shortages and funding are among the biggest challenges.
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Republicans Double Down on School Vouchers by Taking Fight to Rural Members of Their Own Party
May 08, 2024
For years, rural Republican state legislators have bucked the party’s support for funneling public funds into private schools through education vouchers. Now Republican leaders are ramping up pressure on these holdouts.
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Q&A: Can the Farm Bill Promote Racial Justice?
April 05, 2024
Researchers at American University say it’s an avenue for reversing decades of discrimination against farmers of color.
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Rural Population Grows for Second Consecutive Year
April 02, 2024
The Census’ most recent population estimates covering 2023 shows that rural counties gained population, primarily in counties that are close to metropolitan areas.
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A Rare Printing Press, a Community Art Space, a Small Town Where Creativity Thrives
March 19, 2024
In Mancos, Colorado, the discovery of a rare Cranston printing press sparked the creation of a community art space, illustrating the potential of rural places as artistic and creative hubs.
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