San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group describes outreach to migrant worker camps and potato warehouses San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group told the working group it offers SafeCare, PSSF, Child First, school‑based teams, mobile MAT and telehealth; staff described novel outreach — evening visits to migrant housing and laptop screenings in warehouse break rooms — to reach agricultural workers who cannot access office hours.

San Luis Valley Behavioral Health is revolutionizing care for agricultural workers by bringing essential services directly to them in potato warehouses and migrant camps.

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Commerce briefs committee on Renaissance Zone and TIF use; lawmakers press for more rural outreach Department of Commerce staff told the Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee that the Renaissance Zone program has supported downtown revitalization and business expansions but that uptake in smaller rural communities lags; legislators pressed for better outreach and possible program tailoring for very small cities.

The Renaissance Zone program is transforming communities, but small towns are missing out—legislators are demanding better outreach to unlock their potential!

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Senate committee recommends confirmation of Alex Gelpster Ridgeway as Arizona tourism director The Senate Committee on Director Nominations recommended confirmation of Alex Gelpster Ridgeway to lead the Arizona Office of Tourism after questioning her on rural marketing, a disputed logo contract and conflict-of-interest safeguards; the committee voted 5–0 to recommend confirmation.

Alex Gelpster Ridgeway received a unanimous 5-0 recommendation from the Senate Committee to lead the Arizona Office of Tourism, highlighting her innovative marketing strategies and commitment to transparency.

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DHS details plan for Medicaid community engagement hours, soft launch and vendor outreach ahead of 2027 implementation DHS told the subcommittee that Medicaid community engagement requirements apply to expansion recipients, will require roughly 80 hours a month of work or equivalent activities for many adults aged 19–64, and that DHS plans ex parte verification, a soft launch in July and procurement of an outbound verification vendor.

Arkansas is gearing up for a major change in Medicaid, requiring adults aged 19–64 to log 80 hours a month in community engagement by 2027—are you ready for the impact?

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Maricopa County launches accelerated job training program for rural communities Maricopa County introduces an accelerated program to enhance economic opportunities in rural areas.

Maricopa County is launching an innovative job training program aimed at empowering rural communities and breaking down barriers to employment.

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GOP Medicaid cuts would shutter third of rural hospitals as some lawmakers shrug: ‘Hold your nose’ - Washington Examiner Three hundred hospitals are at risk of immediate closure, and another 700, which encompass a third of rural hospitals, would be on shaky financial grounds

Between rural hospitals, postal service, broadband access, etc., Democrats could/should be doing SO MUCH MORE on rural outreach.

"GOP Medicaid cuts would shutter third of rural hospitals as some lawmakers shrug: ‘Hold your nose’"

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Coconino County Library Board discusses partnership and service improvements for rural communities Board members address safety, staffing, and outreach within Coconino County library system.

Coconino County's Board of Supervisors is reimagining library services as community lifelines, tackling safety, outreach, and support for rural residents in a groundbreaking meeting.

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SIGNATURE MATH: The remaining 142,400 signatures (80%) must come from smaller counties. This means I'll need to travel extensively across Oklahoma's 75 other counties to gather signatures, drastically increasing time and costs. #RuralOutreach

SIGNATURE MATH: The remaining 142,400 signatures (80%) must come from smaller counties. This means I'll need to travel extensively across Oklahoma's 75 other counties to gather signatures, drastically increasing time and costs. #RuralOutreach

Senate panel approves $10M for Science Center amid rural art funding discussions Senate committee votes 14-0 to pass amended bill including Science Center funding.

As North Dakota's Senate committee debates crucial funding for schools and the arts, a controversial amendment could reshape the future of education in rural communities.

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