Here’s What Rural Leaders Say Their Communities NeedPosted September 13th, 2023 at 4:51pm by Isabel Soisson A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future. (Photo via Shutterstock) Full story →
New Republican Budget Plan Would Eliminate Free School Meals, Cut Social Security and MedicarePosted June 21st, 2023 at 5:41pm by Isabel Soisson The new proposal from a group of 176 House Republicans would raise the retirement age for Social Security and Medicare, ban free school meals for students, cut spending on food aid, and weaken environmental protections. (Photo via Shutterstock) Full story →
Biden’s Signature Climate Law Will Create a Domestic Jobs and Manufacturing Boom, Study FindsPosted June 13th, 2023 at 4:22pm by Isabel Soisson A new report finds that the Inflation Reduction Act will dramatically lower the cost of solar and wind energy projects, create millions of new jobs, and offer wind and solar developers an “airtight business case” to use American manufactured parts and pay workers fair wages. (Photo via Shutterstock) Full story →
Federal Funds Will Help Protect Mississippi River Ecosystem While Also Speeding Up Barge TrafficPosted April 27th, 2023 at 12:39pm by Isabel Soisson The new mooring cell will not only prevent the disruption of the riverbank ecosystem, but will also save time for lock exchanges, improve safety for tow operators, reduce fuel, and save money. (Photo by Starting Line Staff) Full story →
4 Reasons You Should Be Paying Attention To The Farm BillPosted April 17th, 2023 at 11:29am by Keya Vakil AP Photo/Allison Dinner Full story →