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Restaurant-tax overhaul fails after hours of floor debate on county impacts The House debated a proposed change to the restaurant (prepared-food) tax base that would broaden the base and lower the isolated restaurant surcharge; supporters argued for simplification and stability while opponents from rural counties warned of harm to tourism-dependent economies. The second substitute failed 21–52.

A proposed overhaul of Utah's restaurant tax has sparked intense debate as supporters tout simplification while opponents warn it could devastate rural economies and tourism.

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Rural residents press Nueces County court to back proposed groundwater district amid concerns over large-scale pumping Landowners and a petition group told the commissioners court that planned municipal and industrial well fields could exceed the county's modeled available groundwater by more than tenfold, raising risks of drawdown, salinity intrusion and higher TDS; presenters asked the court to support a proposed Nueces Groundwater Conservation District and coordination with TCEQ.

Rural residents in Nueces County are sounding the alarm as planned municipal well fields threaten to drain groundwater resources, risking both water quality and supply for local farms and families.

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With free passes and early‑morning runs, KTMB ‘Ghost Train’ a lifeline for interior students in Kelantan KUALA KRAI, Jan 11 — Shrouded in pre-dawn dark and mist, the morning Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) service at Kuala Gris Railway Station, known locally as the ‘Ghost...

KTMBs ghost train in Kelantan is more than transport—its hope for interior students. Free passes & early runs bridge gaps, proving small acts can change lives. A lifeline worth celebrating. #EducationForAll #RuralImpact

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Commissioners approve $1.95 million REDI subgrant for Decatur County fairgrounds The Decatur County commissioners approved a subgrant agreement with Accelerate Rural Indiana to accept $1,950,000 in REDI funding for a new fairgrounds building and related improvements; local fundraising has reached about $460,000.

Decatur County is set to transform its fairgrounds with a $1.95 million grant, plus nearly $460,000 raised locally—big changes are on the horizon!

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Alaska small businesses face losing health insurance Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…

AK small business owners say proposed federal cuts to ACA subsidies & Medicaid could force closures.

Pat Race of Alaska Robotics warns rural communities risk losing essential services & part of their identity.

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Launching a new Rural Risk Managment Training Unlock the Power of Risk Communication and Emergency Management Are you a rural public health professional looking to enhance your skills in risk management? Our comprehensive training course is desig...

We recently launched our new and free rural risk management training! To learn more about this 90-minute, practical course, visit healthimpacts.cornell.edu/preparedness...
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Rural PBS and NPR stations face disproportionate risks. They rely heavily on CPB funding for local news, emergency alerts, and essential community services. Losing this support could create significant information gaps in underserved areas. #RuralImpact 3/5

Planning Commission Approves Extension of Utilities for New Logistics Center in Hillsborough County The Planning Commission supports extending utilities for a logistics center despite opposition from residents.

A proposed logistics center in Hillsborough County sparks heated debate, pitting economic development against the preservation of rural charm.

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NEW EPISODE ALERT! How is policy shift impacting rural health and health systems? It hurts to learn how one organization is building "civic muscle." Share Your #RuralImpact. Join the community. Share Your #RuralImpact https://tinyurl.com/23u7fbcv

DYK, how cuts to Medicaid and expiring funding for programs and initiatives will impact your community & local economy? Our guests tell you how and why you need strategies for urgent advocacy. Part 2 drops tomorrow! https://tinyurl.com/zaj5ka6h

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D.C. Part I @mrbimpact.bsky.social  and experts talk Medicaid cuts & impact on rural health facilities, health workforce, physician burnout & expiring programs that will spell trouble for hundreds of rural hospitals in vulnerable territory #RuralImpact https://tinyurl.com/zaj5ka6h