Matchmaking for Community Benefit: The Rural Partners Network Connects Rural Leaders With Federal Resources ReportNov 6, 2023 Matchmaking for Community Benefit: The Rural Partners Network Connects Rural Leaders With Federal Resources The Rural Partners Network places community liaisons in underserved rural areas that have historically faced challenges accessing and managing federal grants and resources. Nov 6, 2023 Jenny Tran, Mark Haggerty
Leveraging Renewable Energy Investments for Rural Development ReportNov 6, 2023 Leveraging Renewable Energy Investments for Rural Development The U.S. Department of Energy requires developers applying for all the agency’s grant and loan programs to craft a community benefits plan, with the goal of leveraging public investments into broadly shared benefits in the communities where projects are sited. Nov 6, 2023 Mark Haggerty, Anastasios Chryssikopoulos
Guide to Rural and Tribal Capacity-Building Programs ReportNov 6, 2023 Guide to Rural and Tribal Capacity-Building Programs These 10 federal programs are designed to expand capacity and bridge the gap between federal resources and the rural and Tribal communities that need them most. Nov 6, 2023 Mark Haggerty, Chéri Smith
The CHIPS and Science Act Will Bring Technology and Manufacturing Investment to Rural Areas and Communities of Color ReportSep 19, 2023 The CHIPS and Science Act Will Bring Technology and Manufacturing Investment to Rural Areas and Communities of Color The Tech Hubs program within the CHIPS and Science Act is a major opportunity to provide equitable access to industry for underserved communities and economic growth for the country at large. Sep 19, 2023 Ashleigh Maciolek, Justine Gluck, Sara Partridge, 1 More Sydney Bryant
Why the Farm Bill May Be the Highest-Stakes Climate Fight Flying Below the Radar ReportMay 25, 2023 Why the Farm Bill May Be the Highest-Stakes Climate Fight Flying Below the Radar Major climate and conservation gains hang in the balance as Congress reauthorizes the expiring farm bill; passing strong legislation that builds on historic investments from the Inflation Reduction Act is critical for the United States to lead the world on climate-smart agriculture and meet national land conservation goals. May 25, 2023 Drew McConville, Jasia Smith, Mariel Lutz
Gun Violence in Rural America Fact SheetSep 26, 2022 Gun Violence in Rural America While politicians and the media have largely focused their attention on gun violence in large cities, rural communities continue to see a rise in gun-related deaths. Sep 26, 2022 David Correa, Nick Wilson
How States Can Expand Health Care Access in Rural Communities ReportFeb 9, 2022 How States Can Expand Health Care Access in Rural Communities States have several tools available to help relieve rural care shortages and increase health care provider supply during the pandemic and beyond. Feb 9, 2022 Thomas Waldrop, Emily Gee
Build Back Rural: New Investments in Rural Capacity, People, and Innovation ArticleNov 23, 2021 Build Back Rural: New Investments in Rural Capacity, People, and Innovation A net-zero and equitable economy requires the participation and leadership of rural communities, enabled by foundational rural investments in the Build Back Better Act. Nov 23, 2021 Mark Haggerty, Mike Williams, Lily Roberts, 1 More Mikyla Reta
Rural Broadband Investments Promote an Inclusive Economy ArticleJul 12, 2021 Rural Broadband Investments Promote an Inclusive Economy For those in rural communities, especially low-income people and people of color, access to necessary high-quality internet will remain out of reach without government investment. Jul 12, 2021 Caius Z. Willingham, Areeba Haider
The Role of Rural Communities of Color in the 2020 Election ReportDec 22, 2020 The Role of Rural Communities of Color in the 2020 Election The diversity and complexity of rural voters were on display in the 2020 election, particularly in states such as Georgia and Arizona. Dec 22, 2020 Olugbenga Ajilore
With a Focus on Equity, Geography No Longer Has To Be Destiny ArticleNov 19, 2020 With a Focus on Equity, Geography No Longer Has To Be Destiny With the rural-urban divide in the headlines, it is time to address long-standing inequities by building a more comprehensive equity analysis. Nov 19, 2020 Olugbenga Ajilore, Katrina Badger
Repealing the ACA Would Devastate an Already Struggling Rural America ArticleNov 12, 2020 Repealing the ACA Would Devastate an Already Struggling Rural America The pandemic has ravaged many rural communities, and the repeal of the Affordable Care Act would only further these harms. Nov 12, 2020 Olugbenga Ajilore
Rural America Has Been Forgotten During the Coronavirus Crisis ReportOct 28, 2020 Rural America Has Been Forgotten During the Coronavirus Crisis The recent spikes in COVID-19 cases in rural America should spur policymakers to provide much-needed relief. Oct 28, 2020 Olugbenga Ajilore
10 Ways the Trump Administration Has Failed Rural America (and 10 Ways To Overcome It) ReportOct 5, 2020 10 Ways the Trump Administration Has Failed Rural America (and 10 Ways To Overcome It) After four years under siege, rural America deserves equitable investment and a meaningful partnership with Washington. Oct 5, 2020 Caius Z. Willingham
The Path to Rural Resilience in America ReportSep 21, 2020 The Path to Rural Resilience in America The United States must rethink how it invests in rural communities. Sep 21, 2020 Olugbenga Ajilore, Caius Z. Willingham
Congress Must Help Rural America Respond to the Coronavirus ReportJul 27, 2020 Congress Must Help Rural America Respond to the Coronavirus Without clear, consistent action from policymakers, people and businesses will not have enough confidence to return to their jobs and daily activities in the wake of COVID-19. Jul 27, 2020 Olugbenga Ajilore
Among Forests and Bayous, a Fledgling College and Fragile Dreams ReportJul 23, 2020 Among Forests and Bayous, a Fledgling College and Fragile Dreams The story of central Louisiana’s new community college holds lessons on improving opportunity in rural America—lessons that should help guide leaders responding to the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic. Jul 23, 2020 Marcella Bombardieri
Rural America Is Starting To Feel the Impact of the Coronavirus ReportApr 28, 2020 Rural America Is Starting To Feel the Impact of the Coronavirus The coronavirus will cause devastation when it hits rural America; policymakers must prepare now to prevent this calamity. Apr 28, 2020 Olugbenga Ajilore
Rural Americans Are Vulnerable to the Coronavirus ArticleMar 5, 2020 Rural Americans Are Vulnerable to the Coronavirus Rural America has a higher proportion of vulnerable populations and more barriers to much-needed resources to keep its communities healthy. Mar 5, 2020 Olugbenga Ajilore, Caius Z. Willingham
Economic Recovery and Business Dynamism in Rural America ReportFeb 20, 2020 Economic Recovery and Business Dynamism in Rural America Business growth in rural communities is falling behind that of other communities; this trend must be reversed in order to foster resilience. Feb 20, 2020 Olugbenga Ajilore
Building a 100 Percent Clean Future Can Drive an Additional $8 Billion a Year to Rural Communities ReportJan 8, 2020 Building a 100 Percent Clean Future Can Drive an Additional $8 Billion a Year to Rural Communities Policies to improve soil health and sequester carbon can drive an additional $8 billion annually to rural communities and create close to $22,000 a year in added revenue for the average family farm. Jan 8, 2020 Bidisha Bhattacharyya, Ryan Richards, Rita Cliffton
Adversity and Assets: Identifying Rural Opportunities ReportOct 21, 2019 Adversity and Assets: Identifying Rural Opportunities Rural America has yet to recover from the Great Recession, but by leveraging its communities’ unique strengths, it can build a brighter future for everyone. Oct 21, 2019 Olugbenga Ajilore, Caius Z. Willingham
The Modern Company Town ReportSep 10, 2019 The Modern Company Town Workers in highly concentrated labor markets need stronger antitrust enforcement and labor protections. Sep 10, 2019 Caius Z. Willingham, Olugbenga Ajilore
Rural Hospital Closures Reduce Access to Emergency Care ReportSep 9, 2019 Rural Hospital Closures Reduce Access to Emergency Care Rural hospitals struggle financially with lower patient volumes, higher rates of uncompensated care, and physician shortages. Sep 9, 2019 Tarun Ramesh, Emily Gee