Study focuses on Americans’ economic well being

A survey of economic well-being among Americans finds that 17 percent live in economically distressed communities. The same study shows that 27 percent of the American population live in prosperous areas.

Study shows non-white adults more likely to experience dehydration

Recent study findings determine that non-white adults, especially Black and Hispanic minorities, experience mild dehydration more often than white adults.

Growing up in rural America may help future earning power

Children growing up in most rural American communities, and especially those from poor families, often succeed well in the labor market, according to a Stanford University study.

RCAC Loan Fund lends nearly $8 million to rural communities

In the quarter ending June 30, 2017, Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) closed 14 loans totaling nearly $8 million to assist rural communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Among those that received loans were a nonprofit organization that supports Arizona migrant workers and a rural Nevada food hub.

California’s housing crisis grinds on amid political inaction

California is building barely enough new housing amid population growth, although state lawmakers have several options to address the crisis during this legislative session.