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Governor Whitmer’s Creates New Office of Rural Development

This week, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the creation of a new Office of Rural Development.

Progressive Strategies For Rural Engagement

ABOUT THIS TOOLKIT How do progressives win again in rural communities? Why have we struggled to break through? What does it look like to meaningfully...

Rescue Plan’s Expansions of Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit Benefits Rural Residents

Rural communities — both nationally and in most states — will benefit disproportionately from the American Rescue Plan’s temporary expansions of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit.

Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Reduce Food Insecurity Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

Through administrative actions and support provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, USDA will increase support for families struggling to put food on the table

House approves COVID relief reconciliation bill

The House on February 27 approved 219-212 a budget reconciliation bill (H.R. 1319) reflecting President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan, sending the bill to the Senate for consideration.