Affordable Rural Housing is a Policy Imperative in Low-Income Rural Communities

by vermilion_admin | Apr 13, 2021 | Rural Spotlight

Many rural communities, just like urban areas, are facing critical affordable housing shortages. Rural housing specialists say that federal funding and resources are crucial to maintaining the affordable rural housing that currently exists, while also building more...

Rural Electric Cooperatives Could Transition to Clean Energy with Federal Investments

by vermilion_admin | Apr 13, 2021 | Rural Spotlight

To maintain their commitment to providing affordable and stable electricity to rural areas, many rural electric cooperatives are interested in switching from more expensive coal-fired power plants to cleaner, cheaper electricity sources like wind and solar....

Making Prescription Drugs More Affordable for Rural Americans

by vermilion_admin | Apr 13, 2021 | Rural Spotlight

In the United States, one in four Americans struggle to afford prescription medications. Prescription drug affordability causes the most problems for the elderly, the sick and the lower-income population. Three in ten 50-64 year olds report problems affording...

Supporting Indigenous Peoples’ Farm and Food Efforts

by vermilion_admin | Apr 13, 2021 | Rural Spotlight

The Oneida Nation’s Oneida Community Integrated Food Systems (OCIFS) is restoring land and waters for food production in Northeast Wisconsin. Through these efforts, Oneida Nation is reclaiming food sovereignty while improving the health of its members. Like many...