Achieving Federal Program Coordination Through a National Transition Corporation ReportJune 27, 2024 Achieving Federal Program Coordination Through a National Transition Corporation Interagency coordination and investments in community capacity remain challenged by siloed and complex federal assistance programs, demanding a more coherent transition vision and aligned strategies. Jun 27, 2024 Sophia Corridan, Mark Haggerty
Project 2025 Would Eliminate Head Start, Severely Restricting Access to Child Care in Rural America ArticleJune 26, 2024 Project 2025 Would Eliminate Head Start, Severely Restricting Access to Child Care in Rural America If enacted, the elimination of Head Start would undermine economic growth and exacerbate inequalities among families with young children. Jun 26, 2024 Casey Peeks
Project 2025 Would Increase Costs for Commuters, Defund Transit Maintenance, and Undermine Economic Growth ArticleJune 10, 2024 Project 2025 Would Increase Costs for Commuters, Defund Transit Maintenance, and Undermine Economic Growth How a radical plan to eliminate federal transit funding could devastate local transit systems, hurt families, and undermine economic growth. Jun 10, 2024 Kevin DeGood
The Key Role of States in Unlocking Direct Pay for Clean Energy ReportMay 28, 2024 The Key Role of States in Unlocking Direct Pay for Clean Energy States have a crucial role to play in maximizing the uptake of direct pay clean energy tax credits and spurring the clean energy economy. May 28, 2024 Reema Bzeih, Rachel Chang, Shara Mohtadi, 1 More Sam Ricketts
Rural Communities Can Benefit From Infrastructure Funds—if Rollout Is Done Right ReportApril 24, 2024 Rural Communities Can Benefit From Infrastructure Funds—if Rollout Is Done Right The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s nearly $1.8 trillion marks a profound boost in infrastructure spending; but to make the most of new resources, the federal government must address communities’ wariness of projects because of past treatment. Apr 24, 2024 Grete Gansauer, Mark Haggerty
Matchmaking for Community Benefit: The Rural Partners Network Connects Rural Leaders With Federal Resources ReportNovember 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 ReportNovember 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 ReportNovember 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 ReportSeptember 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 SheetSeptember 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 ReportFebruary 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 ArticleNovember 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 ArticleJuly 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 ReportDecember 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 ArticleNovember 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 ArticleNovember 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 ReportOctober 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) ReportOctober 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 ReportSeptember 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 ReportJuly 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 ReportJuly 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 ReportApril 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 ArticleMarch 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 ReportFebruary 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 ReportJanuary 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 ReportOctober 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 ReportSeptember 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 ReportSeptember 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
3 Ways to Improve the Outcomes for African Americans in the Rural South ReportAugust 6, 2019 3 Ways to Improve the Outcomes for African Americans in the Rural South Policymakers must work to combat the many forms of structural racism that continue to disadvantage African Americans in the rural South. Aug 6, 2019 Olugbenga Ajilore
Immigrant Doctors Can Help Lower Physician Shortages in Rural America ReportJuly 29, 2019 Immigrant Doctors Can Help Lower Physician Shortages in Rural America If federal and state polices are instituted to remove immigration and licensing barriers, immigrant doctors will be able to better serve rural communities, reducing physician shortages and improving health care access. Jul 29, 2019 Silva Mathema
Before the Fire: Protecting Vulnerable Communities From Wildfire ReportJuly 25, 2019 Before the Fire: Protecting Vulnerable Communities From Wildfire Federal and state agencies need to take action to ensure that all communities are prepared for the next wildfire season. Jul 25, 2019 Ryan Richards
After the Fire: Vulnerable Communities Respond and Rebuild ReportJuly 25, 2019 After the Fire: Vulnerable Communities Respond and Rebuild Federal and state agencies need to ensure that vulnerable communities are able to recover during and after the next wildfire. Jul 25, 2019 Ryan Richards
Redefining Rural America ReportJuly 17, 2019 Redefining Rural America The United States must build an inclusive narrative of rural communities. Jul 17, 2019 Olugbenga Ajilore, Caius Z. Willingham
Those Left Behind ReportJune 27, 2019 Those Left Behind In order to afford all Americans access to higher education, policymakers must recognize how geography and race affect students’ attainment of postsecondary degrees. Jun 27, 2019 Colleen Campbell
Policies to Boost State Outdoor Recreation Economies ReportJune 13, 2019 Policies to Boost State Outdoor Recreation Economies Land conservation and access can help states grow this critical sector. Jun 13, 2019 Jenny Rowland-Shea