The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for grants to help increase access to education, training and health care resources in rural communities.
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Rural Colorado struggles to attract teachers
A recent report from CBS This Morning highlighted the teacher shortage affecting rural America. Reporters traveled to Simla, Colorado, where teachers statewide have among the lowest pay of any other state in the nation.
Watchdog group finds toxic chemicals in drinking water throughout the U.S.
A recent report published by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that 20 cities and regions nationwide have heightened levels of toxic chemicals in tap water. Several large metropolitan areas such as Washington D.C., Sacramento, Philadelphia, Miami and Louisville were among them.
RCAC loan helps repair Oregon road damaged in flash flood
In August 2019, a “100-year flash flood” in Oregon’s rural Crook County washed out a section of road in the Hahlen Special Road District (HSRD). The flood damage was a major setback to an effort already underway to make needed repairs to the road.
Become a U.S. Census partner in 2020
Community organizations across the country are supporting the 2020 Census as official partners. Census partners help spread the word in local communities about the importance of the census.