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Rural Data Centers Are in for a Big Federal Tax BreakUnder the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, data center projects in rural areas could be eligible for major tax benefits starting next year. Some hyperscalers do not seem eager to take the free cash.

WIRED2d agoWhole story →

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Iowa lawmakers to vote on raising tax incentive cap for a $15B steel plantIowa lawmakers returned to the Statehouse Friday to consider expanding state tax incentives. Officials say the change is needed to secure a $15 billion steel plant project for the state. President Donald Trump announced the plant on Monday. He called it a major economic and national security investment. The project is planned for Iowa's southeast corner,…

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d agoWhole story →

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Madison County's commissioner candidates speak on taxes, rural needsThe five candidates — Bill Briggs, Shannon Dowler, Jeremy Hensley, Connie Molland and Alan Wyatt met in a Sept. 22 forum at AB Tech in Marshall.

Asheville Citizen-Times6d agoWhole story →

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DPHHS announces $9M worth of relief to rural EMS agenciesThe funds come from the Rural Health Transformation Program, a federal initiative to overhaul rural healthcare in light of Medicaid cuts tucked into last year’s budget bill.

Missoula Missoulian7d agoWhole story →

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Lt. gov. candidates talk policy, trade barbsWith just over a month until Election Day, candidates for lieutenant governor faced off in a Thursday debate on topics from data centers and affordability to how their role would complement the next governor of New Mexico. Republican state Sen. David Gallegos positioned himself as a voice for rural communities in former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull’s…

Albuquerque Journal12d agoWhole story →

Trump faces pressure from rural state lawmakers over beef importsSome lawmakers are putting pressure on the White House to change course on its move to increase imports of beef.

Washington Examiner12d agoWhole story →

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States bet big on rural health startups, with a Silicon Valley twistModernizing technology infrastructure is a key pillar of the federal rural health program.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat12d agoWhole story →

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Julia Letlow discusses data centers, rural healthcare,U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow discussed Medicaid, infrastructure, and Louisiana's economy during a forum with Lafayette business leaders as part of her statewide 64-parish tour, emphasizing ongoing engagement with communities if elected to the U.S. Senate.

Baton Rouge Advocate14d agoWhole story →

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DPHHS Director Brereton to leave dept. at end of OctoberBrereton’s departure comes while DPHHS implements Medicaid work requirements, deals with a budget shortfall and tries to spend $1.2B in federal funds on rural healthcare on a tight timeline.

Missoula Missoulian14d agoWhole story →

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The farm bill fight that will shape rural broadbandSenate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman, a Republican from Arkansas, held a markup hearing on his version of the farm bill on Thursday,

KRDO21d agoWhole story →

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Black Caucus launches effort to boost voting among Black, rural and young voters in midtermsThe Congressional Black Caucus Institute is launching a multimillion-dollar campaign to engage lower-propensity voters in key districts before the midterm elections. The "SO VOTE" campaign aims to register and mobilize voters in majority-Black, rural, and young communities across the South, Midwest, and West. Lawmakers plan to partner with local…

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution21d agoWhole story →

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Rural Americans Wait After Judge Delivers Mixed Ruling on Digital Equity DollarsA federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump can’t unilaterally kill the $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act, but he also sided with the administration by saying using race as a factor in awarding the grants is unconstitutional. The split decision has halted digital-skills programs for ethnic and racial minorities.

KFF Health News26d agoWhole story →

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