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Thursday, Jul 05, 2018Posted in: Economic issues, Featured News, Rachel Smith
Using history as a guide to address rural American challenges
Rural America has experienced significant disruptions in its labor force and population due in part to automation in its most vulnerable industries; but the solution to thriving America’s rural towns could be found in history.
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Monday, Jul 02, 2018Posted in: Affordable Housing, California, Elizabeth Zach, Featured News
Buying a home in California remains difficult even for well-earning residents
More than 40 years after Gov. Jerry Brown created the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), many of the state’s families still find it difficult, if not impossible, to afford a home. The agency was and is geared toward low- and moderate-income families. According to its records, however, only 124 households earning more than $100,000 obtained a loan through CalHFA in fiscal year 2016.
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Thursday, Jun 28, 2018Posted in: California, Elizabeth Zach, Featured News, Homelessness
Rural homelessness in California, particularly among youth, on the rise
Rural youth homelessness, according to government records, is on the rise in California. The California Department of Education (DOE) reports that the while the number of homeless young people increased 20 percent statewide from 2014 to 2016, the rate of young homeless people in many rural areas jumped more significantly.
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