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reaching every American, even in the most rural communities.” USPS’s failure to pay PIA is the latest … constituents about delayed and inconsistent deliveries—particularly in rural communities. Together, these issues underscore the importance of ensuring
loggers and the bipartisan Timber Innovation for Building Rural Communities Act to improve forest health and support Maine … rural economy. He also introduced legislation to establish a “ Future of Forests ” panel tasked with making recommendations
nation’s oldest and most rural states that relies heavily on the services provided by the USPS
limit the path to home ownership for rural Americans. In a bipartisan letter to United States Department … that recent updates limiting additional access to the Rural Development Section 502 Direct Loan program are rescinded. Unfortunately
these factors on U.S. producers, processors, and rural economies in potato-producing states,” the senators concluded. In addition … these factors on U.S. producers, processors, and rural economies in potato-producing states. Thank you for your consideration
Maine’s farmers are the backbone of our rural communities, and they deserve the same safeguards and assistance
Downeast Maine long lacking its own TAC, some rural Mainers already traveled hundreds of miles to access … lawmakers are now making the case that rural Maine deserves the same quality of assistance as those living
that is harming the quality-of-life in rural areas.The Community TEAMS Actwould expand clinical training opportunities … allowing medical students to complete clinical training in rural areas where physicians are needed most. This new Health
annually to the state’s economy and sustains rural communities. In 2024, Maine produced approximately 85 million pounds … commercial fishing industries are foundational to our rural and coastal economies and have experienced significant market disruption tied
entering the organic business—a win-win for rural producers and consumers.” TheOpportunities in Organic Acthelps mitigate challenges
states that vote entirely or largely by mail. Rural areas across the country will be especially impacted … delay in postmark and mail delivery in rural areas,”the Senators continued.“In theory, a rural voter could
IIJA. “The NBRC has long helped provide rural regions with the economic tools they need to prosper,”said
Department administers programs to help under-resourced rural school districts and allocates Impact Aid for more than … higher education, and other organizations through Impact Aid, rural education programs, afterschool programs, TRIO, and foundational education formula
economy, creating thousands of good-paying jobs in rural communities, and providing essential products to consumers across … Maine loggers and thebipartisanTimber Innovation for Building Rural Communities Actto improve forest health and support Maine’s rural
homelessness and creating chaos in urban, suburban, and rural communities alike by forcing nearly 200,000 chronically homeless … largest for major cities in absolute terms, but rural communities—who experienced a 12 percent increase in homelessness
paper checks will disproportionately affect older and rural Americans — as well as the domestic forest products industry … paper checks — many of whom live in rural areas, or may be elderly, disabled, or low-income. Although
Maine counties. “The NBRC has long helped provide rural regions with the economic tools they need to prosper
asset to our communities, particularly our rural communities. “And by the way, this isn't where we have
first year and estimates suggest that 4 rural Maine hospitals could close. In addition, it is estimated that … will also likely result in the closure of rural community health centers and hospitals — although the health fund
first year and estimates suggest that 4 rural Maine hospitals would close. “Mr. President. This bill … could cost us two to five of our rural hospitals. And when a rural hospital goes out, several
Loring and Penobscot Job Corps Centers — exacerbating rural workforce shortages in central and northern Maine. “By calling this … largest employers in rural northern Maine. It currently enrolls 228 students and opened in 1997 — just
nursing homes, and other health facilities particularly in rural communities,”the group continued.“More uninsured patients mean reduced … community health providers afloat. Estimates suggest that 338 rural hospitals nationwide are at risk of closing
Corps has helped millions of young people in rural communities and cities alike to finish high school, learn … welders and more. Job Corps centers operate in rural and metropolitan regions nationwide and contribute to their local
Workforce Housing Actto expand existing grant program so rural homeowners can create more housing on their property
fifth of the U.S. population resides in rural or medically underserved communities where access to virtual care … health care providers.” “As one of the most rural states in the nation, Maine people already face many