Students, educators and town leaders urge Ways and Means to fix school funding and fully fund rural aid Students, superintendents and town managers at a joint Ways and Means FY27 hearing pressed lawmakers to revise the Chapter 70/78 funding formulas and restore full rural aid—many asked for the $60 million recommended by the legislature's rural commission and cited multi‑million-dollar local deficits.

Students and educators are sounding the alarm on a funding crisis in rural districts, with budget deficits threatening essential programs and teacher positions.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #SchoolBudget #RuralFunding #EducationEquality

Thinking of retiring from your rural business?
Don’t shut down—sell to your employees.
We offer funding+support to help make it happen.
📍 For Colorado’s rural business owners
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Committee advances bill setting rural-county population threshold at 45,000 for grants and loans Substitute Senate Bill 6149, which sets the definition of a "rural county" at a population threshold of 45,000 for eligibility in certain grants and loans, was reported out of committee with a do-pass recommendation by a 10–0 vote (3 excused). Sponsors said the fixed threshold matters for rural funding programs and should be periodically reviewed.

A crucial bill defining "rural county" at a population of 45,000 has just cleared committee with unanimous support, paving the way for vital grants and loans!

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#WA #LegislativeReform #CitizenPortal #RuralFunding #EconomicDevelopment

North Slope, rural districts push for SB184 to finish school rebuilds and reimburse bond debt North Slope and other rural districts urged legislators to pass SB184 to reimburse school bond debt and help complete rebuilding projects, citing fire loss, long delays and an estimated remaining $33 million for one rebuild.

Alaska's rural districts are sounding the alarm for urgent funding, with one student revealing a staggering $33 million still needed to rebuild schools devastated by fire.

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#AK #SchoolReconstruction #CitizenPortal #RuralFunding #AlaskaEducation #LegislativeAction

Del Norte LTC outlines 2026–27 work program, plans full RTP update and directs staff to proceed Staff presented the 2026–27 overall work program, said rural RTPAs received increased planning funds, outlined work elements including TIP, TDA administration, call box maintenance and active transportation planning, and commissioners agreed staff should develop the final draft for adoption.

Del Norte County is gearing up for a transformative 2026-27 work program, fueled by a significant boost in planning funding after years of advocacy!

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#DelNorteCounty #CA #RuralFunding #ActiveTransportation #CitizenPortal #TransportationPlanning #DelNorteCounty

County representative highlights broadband funding effort and energy shortfall at NACO/UCCI conferences Mr. Newton, the county's UCCI representative, told the board he will continue pushing legislators for rural broadband funding after attending the NACO conference; he also said Illinois remains short about 3,000 kilowatts of energy, driving solar development.

Mr. Newton exposes the urgent need for rural broadband funding and reveals Illinois's staggering energy shortfall, advocating for solar solutions at the latest NACO and UCCI conferences.

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#StephensonCounty #IL #StephensonCountyBroadband #RuralFunding #SolarDevelopment

Thinking of retiring from your rural business?
Don’t shut down—sell to your employees.
We offer funding+support to help make it happen.
📍 For Colorado’s rural business owners
🌾 Learn more: rmeoc.org/funding/rural-businesses
#EmployeeOwnership #RuralFunding #SuccessionPlanning #CoopEconomy

Thinking of retiring from your rural business?
Don’t shut down—sell to your employees.
We offer funding+support to help make it happen.
📍 For Colorado’s rural business owners
🌾 Learn more: rmeoc.org/funding/rural-businesses
#EmployeeOwnership #RuralFunding #SuccessionPlanning #CoopEconomy

Proposal would redirect growth in online gaming revenue to county fairs, sponsors say Sponsors told the House Rules Committee they want to phase increased non‑tribal online gaming revenues into an Equine Development/Ag Equine fund to support county fairs and harness racing. Testimony described phased funding increases up to $15 million, restrictions to Michigan residents and anticipated positive impacts on purses, breeders' awards,―

A groundbreaking proposal aims to channel millions from online gaming revenue to revive Michigan's struggling county fairs and harness racing, promising a brighter future for the equine community.

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#MI #CitizenPortal #EquineDevelopment #RuralFunding

A businessperson walks up illustrated stairs labeled with work, idea, and dream, with a hand drawing a lightbulb. Banner reads: £7,500 Rural Business Grants open; apply by 30 October. Omagh Enterprise logo.

💼 Rural businesses in Omagh & district can apply for up to £7,500 (50%) funding for capital equipment through DAERA’s Rural Business Development Grant.

⏳ Apply by 30 Oct → cutt.ly/4rVZsfhN

#OmaghBusiness #RuralFunding

A country road leads to farm buildings under a cloudy sky. Text overlay reads: "Rural Micro Capital Grant Now Open – Apply for up to £2,000. Omagh Enterprise.

🚜 Rural funding alert!

The Rural Micro Capital Grant is now open – apply for £500–£2,000 to support local projects tackling poverty & social isolation.

⏰ Deadline: 20 Oct 2025
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#Omagh #Fermanagh #RuralFunding

Serving Rural America Through Land-Grant Colleges & Universities: Unlocking the Workforce Development Potential of Extension Services - NCHEMS

ICYMI: Extension services are essential to rural workforce and economic development. Our report, Shaping Community Impact, looks at how funding and governance shape their contributions. Catch up here: tinyurl.com/47em5a2v #HigherEd #Extension #RuralFunding

Carbon County Commissioners Demand Timely State Budget to Avoid Service Disruptions Commissioners urge legislators to finalize budget amid concerns over funding and service continuity.

Carbon County commissioners are sounding the alarm over budget delays that threaten vital local services and demand immediate action from state legislators.

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#CarbonCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #RuralFunding #CarbonCountyLocalGovernment #BudgetAccountability #CommunityServices

New Mexico Transit Secures Funding and Plans Solar Microgrid Installation Transit agency reports 27% ridership growth and applies for rural grants in New Mexico.

South Central Regional Transit District is making waves with a 27% surge in ridership and new funding to enhance transportation for veterans!

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#DoñaAnaCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #CommunityMobility #TransitInnovation #RuralFunding #DoñaAnaCountyVeterans

Over £5 Million Invested in Rural Communities and Businesses – Including in the Omagh Area Minister Muir pictured with (L-R) Geoff Ellis, Gordon Neish, Martelle McPartlin, Joe Garvey, Diane Ewart, Kyle Savage, on a recent visit to Richmount Rural Community Association.

£5.28M in grants for rural NI — over 2,500 groups & small businesses supported, including many in Omagh

🎉 Details here: bit.ly/3Ijr1xg

#RuralFunding #Omagh #NIbusiness #DAERA

How do rural definitions align with public institutions?

Use our new interactive tool to explore which colleges are classified as “rural” across states and why it matters. Try it now: tinyurl.com/3nc3h7py #HigherEd #StateFunding #RuralFunding #RuralEducation #PolicyTools

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New from NCHEMS: Our latest brief explores how state funding models can better support rural-serving colleges. Learn how definitions of “rural” impact equity in higher ed finance. Read now: tinyurl.com/2ud3evds
#HigherEd #StateFunding #RuralFunding

Washington rural counties face budget crises amid new indigent defense standards Rural counties must cut indigent defense costs by 10% annually under Supreme Court mandate.

Okanogan County is facing a budget crisis as new Supreme Court mandates force a 10% annual cut in indigent defense, threatening fair legal representation for vulnerable residents.

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#OkanoganCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #RuralFunding #LegalRepresentation #BudgetChallenges

Alaska Legislature urges Congress to reinstate Secure Rural Schools funding Alaska lawmakers call for permanent reinstatement of the Secure Rural Schools Act funding.

Alaska lawmakers are pushing hard for Congress to bring back vital funding that supports rural schools—could this be a game-changer for education in the state?

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#AK #CitizenPortal #AlaskaSchools #LegislativeAction #EducationSupport #RuralFunding

Rural areas losing out on funding, and bus cuts affecting us all - Bedford Independent Did you know that in April, it was discovered that Bedford Borough Council's Conservative administration, according to its members...

Monthly Column: Funding gaps. Fewer buses. Rural areas in Bedford Borough are being hit hard, and in his latest column, Cllr Henry Vann warns that the consequences go far beyond the countryside...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #PublicTransport #BusServices #RuralFunding #LevellingUp #MonthlyColumn

7/13 For many small towns, federal funding is the only option large enough to update aging infrastructure vulnerable to increasingly intense disasters. Rising Sun collects only about $1 million annually in property taxes.
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Fire Safety Division director highlights budget cuts and community initiatives Director Mike Nirocher discusses budget reductions and rural firefighting community education efforts.

Vermont is making strides in fire safety funding and property management transparency, but what does this mean for your community?

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Funding Your Creative Business Smarter Strategies for Long-Term Success

Creative entrepreneurs face unique challenges when it comes to funding their businesses. In the latest issue of The Rural Startup, we dive into how Dani Reyes-Acosta of Afuera Productions built a diversified funding model.

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Kentucky General Assembly enacts Medicaid program for public ground ambulance providers Kentucky establishes a supplemental Medicaid payment program for public ground ambulance services

Kentucky's House Bill 152 could reshape the future of public ambulance services by introducing a vital supplemental payment program to tackle their financial struggles.

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#KY #EmergencyServices #RuralFunding #CitizenPortal #HealthcareAccess

As Chair of the APPG on Rural Services, I have voiced my concern over the recent Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement, highlighting persistent funding gaps for rural councils. 📉 Learn more: bit.ly/4grhQqA #RuralFunding #Inequality

@sarahdykeld.bsky.social, Chair of the APPG on Rural Services, voices concern over the recent Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement, highlighting persistent funding gaps for rural councils. 📉 Learn more: bit.ly/4grhQqA #RuralFunding #Inequality