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Meat Packing Workers Win Antitrust Settlement Against and Cargill, Sanderson Farms, and Wayne Farms

Workers harmed by information sharing to suppress compensation will be paid $84 million in restitution from Sanderson Farms, Wayne Farms, and Cargill. "These poultry processors...

First-ever funding for rural homelessness

An Initiative for Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness was announced on June 22, 2022, a first of it's kind set of resources with a set-aside...

Butler County, Ohio Seeks Updates to ARPA Project Costs

Due to inflation, Butler County, Ohio has seen a 48% increase in costs for originally proposed projects for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)...

Appalachia’s Health Reflect Health Issues Around the US

Appalachian Health: Culture, Challenges, and Capacity, published May, 2022, is providing a blueprint for improving quality of life around the country. Appalachia spans 13 states...

Republicans are Voting Against Rural Businesses in the Senate and Rural Families in House

Yesterday, Senate Republicans blocked support for small businesses which is likely to lead to 50% of independent restaurants closing in the next 6 months. ...