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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 9h

Top headlines from the Rural News Clips. Subscribe free!
—GOP Rep says rural areas will just have to deal with hospitals losing services
—Farmers say bailout won’t be enough even when it happens
—Trump’s $100K visa fee threatens rural schools & hospitals

Rural News Clips, Oct. 9, 2025

GOP Rep says rural areas will just have to deal with hospitals losing services; Farmers say bailout won’t be enough even when it happens; Trump’s $100K visa fee threatens rural schools & hospitals

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 1d

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—Louisiana increases Medicaid payments to doctors
—EPA sued over cancellation of $7 billion Solar for All program
—Nurses are in high demand. Why can’t nursing schools keep up?

Rural News Clips, Oct. 8, 2025

Louisiana increases Medicaid payments to doctors; EPA sued over cancellation of $7 billion Solar for All program; Nurses are in high demand. Why can’t nursing schools keep up?

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 1d

Kait shares her vision for the future of rural communities: public education rooted in proper funding and opportunity for everyone.

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Kait Linton shares what is needed now for a thriving rural Lancaster County in 2050

Kait Linton shares her vision for the future of rural communities: where public education is funded and filled with opportunity for all. Watch the full video to hear her story and hopes for what’s ahead.

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 2d

Top headlines from the latest Rural News Clips. Subscribe free!

—A bunch of rural towns are about to lose their only flight
—Farmers left in limbo with aid on the line
—Musk’s SpaceX contests Wisconsin’s rural broadband plans

Rural News Clips, Oct. 7, 2025

A bunch of rural towns are about to lose their only flight; Farmers left in limbo with aid on the line; Musk’s SpaceX contests Wisconsin’s rural broadband plans

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 2d

Senator James Malone shares his vision for his community’s future — building stronger connections, honoring rural roots, and lifting every voice.

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State Senator James Andrew Malone's Vision for Rural Pennsylvania

Senator James Malone shares his vision for Pennsylvania, what he hopes to build in our communities and why. See how he’s thinking about the road ahead. #JamesAndrewMalone #Rural #RuralOrganizing #RuralProsperity #2050Fest

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 3d

Top headlines from today's Rural News Clips. Subscribe free!

—Rural airline subsidies to expire as soon as Sunday because of shutdown
—Rural Texas grapples with pros, cons of data centers
—Rural library goes adults only to comply with Idaho book law

Rural News Clips, Oct. 6, 2025

Rural airline subsidies to expire as soon as Sunday because of shutdown; Rural Texas grapples with pros, cons of data centers; Rural library goes adults only to comply with Idaho book law

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 5d

Headlines from this week's Project 2025 Rural News Clips:
—Report: book bans disturbingly normalized in schools
—Rural areas that feed the world going hungry
—Trump no longer distancing himself from Project 2025 as he uses shutdown to pursue its goals

Project 2025 Rural News Clips, Oct. 3, 2025

Report: book bans disturbingly normalized in schools; Rural communities that feed the world going hungry; Trump no longer distancing himself from Project 2025 as he uses shutdown to pursue its goals

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 6d

Here's the top headlines from today's Rural News Clips. Subscribe free!

—Trump explores $10 billion+ farmer bailout
—Arizona rural grassroots organizers take on industrial developers, aided by urban allies
—Trump’s coal crusade gets some GOP eye rolls

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Rural News Clips, Oct. 3, 2025

Trump explores $10 billion+ farmer bailout; Arizona rural grassroots organizers take on industrial developers, aided by urban allies; Trump’s coal crusade gets some GOP eye rolls

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 6d

Here's the latest headlines from our Rural News Clips — subscribe free!
—Farmers, a key GOP constituency, hit hard by shutdown
—Rural America gets new tool to track broadband expansion
—rural parents plead for more federal child care funding

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Rural News Clips, Oct. 2, 2025

Farmers, a key GOP constituency, hit hard by shutdown; Rural America gets new tool to track broadband expansion; rural parents plead for more federal child care funding

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 6d

Mayor Wayne Codner shares his vision for building a future where his rural community is thriving, stronger, more connected, and full of opportunity.

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Mayor Wayne Codner's vision for the future of rural communities

Mayor Wayne Codner shares his vision for the future of his rural community — places where opportunity, connection, and care come together to create thriving hometowns. Watch the full video to hear his hopes for tomorrow #MayorCodner #Rural #RuralOrganizing #RuralProsperity #2050Fest

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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 8d

Trump's FCC yesterday voted to kill a program that provided free Wi-Fi to rural school kids at no cost to taxpayers, falsely claiming the program was "illegal" and was being used to "censor Conservative ideology."

FCC moves to end discounts for Wi-Fi hotspot lending and school bus connectivity

The Federal Communications Commission voted to end discounts for library and school Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs on Tuesday, drawing criticism from lawmakers and librarians who say the move will mak...

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 16d

🌱 Rep. Ismail “Izzy” Smith-Wade-El shares his vision for thriving rural communities—where opportunity, connection, and care for each other come first. Watch and imagine with us.

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Rep. Ismail “Izzy” Smith-Wade-El's vision for the future of rural communities

Rep. Ismail “Izzy” Smith-Wade-El shares his vision for the future of rural communities — places where opportunity, care, and connection allow everyone to thrive. Watch the full video and see what he envisions for tomorrow. 🌾✨ #RepIzzy #Rural #RuralOrganizing #RuralProsperity #2050Fest

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 19d

Headlines from the latest Rural News—subscribe free!

—Wildfire smoke Is killing thousands—see map
—Rural Wisconsin child care worker enters state Senate race
—Farms beg for more temporary farmworker visas amid immigration raids

Rural News Clips, Sept. 19, 2025

Wildfire smoke Is killing thousands—see map; Rural Wisconsin child care worker enters state Senate race; Farms beg for more temporary farmworker visas amid immigration raids

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 20d

We discussed the Rural Development hearing on Capitol Hill this week during our weekly Friday Substack Live conversation.

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 20d

What’s the Big Rural News Next Week? Tune in LIVE Today to Find Out.

Every Friday at 11:30 AM PT / 2:30 PM ET, we go live to break down the biggest news trends in rural America.

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 21d

Rural communities deserve leaders who understand that behind every policy are real people fighting to thrive in their hometowns.
#VitalRuralServices #RuralAmerica #RuralDevelopment #USDA #RuralVoices
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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 21d

"This is what rural development should be about: not more promises, but accountability, results, and respect for rural voices."
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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 21d

Her message was clear: Rural Development is "a unicorn in the federal government" — the ONLY agency solely focused on rural America. We can't afford to let it fail.

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 21d

✅ Streamline applications with flexibility for local needs
✅ Listen to rural voices instead of imposing one-size-fits-all solutions

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 21d

Torres Small didn't just identify problems — she offered solutions rooted in her deep understanding of rural communities:
✅ Shift from a "there's a program for that" mindset to investing in community-driven strategies
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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 21d

The reality is sobering:

Rural hospitals facing closure with billion-dollar losses
Families delivering babies roadside because healthcare is too far away

90% staff cuts in Mississippi alone

Communities becoming "maternity care deserts" -7 contiguous counties in PA
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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 21d

🚨 Rural America is up against an uncertain future — and today's USDA Rural Development hearing made that crystal clear. www.youtube.com/watc...

Xochitl Torres Small gave testimony that cut straight to the heart of what's at stake: "Rural development isn't about programs. It's about people."
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USDA’s Rural Development: Delivering Vital Programs and Services to Rural America

Thursday, September 18, 2025 – 10:00 AM ET 1300 Longworth Washington, DC Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development RE: “USDA’s Rural Development: Delivering Vital Programs and Services to Rural America”

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 22d

Former Member of Congress and Deputy Ag Secretary Xochitl Torres Small will be testifying before a House Ag Subcommittee this Thursday.

Tune in at 10 am ET for an important conversation about the future of rural America!

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 23d

Top headlines from the latest Rural Clips—subscribe free!

—Medicaid cuts complicate new rural health fund
—Pennsylvania farmers desperate for workers amid Trump immigration crackdown
—Silica rule delay leaves miners vulnerable as black lung cases climb

Rural News Clips, Sept. 15, 2025

Medicaid cuts complicate new rural health fund; Pennsylvania farmers desperate for workers amid Trump immigration crackdown; Silica rule delay leaves miners vulnerable as black lung cases climb

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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · Sep 6

How Trump's push to privatize the Postal Service could result in higher costs, slower deliveries, and reduced services, particularly in rural areas where affordable options are already limited.

How Trump's Push to Privatize USPS Could Affect Your Amazon Orders

Discover how USPS privatization could reshape mail delivery, from rising costs and slower service to Amazon's evolving role in rural logistics.

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