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.WIRED3d agoWhole story →FoodTechnologyrural data center tax break
USDA rolls out big change to rural energy grant programA Michigan farm has been caught in a tug-of-war over a rural energy grant program. Its funding for a solar project was restored right as the federal government changed the rules for the program.M Live Michigan5d agoWhole story →FoodPlanetrural energy for america program changes
Talarico courts rural Texas voters in Senate race against PaxtonThe Democratic Senate candidate said Republicans have hurt farmers and small towns as he touted positions on energy, data centers and healthcare.The Dallas Morning News6d agoWhole story →GovernmentFoodtexas senate race
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 →BuildFoodJohn Boozmanfarm bill markup
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-Constitution22d agoWhole story →GovernmentFoodmidterm elections
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 News27d agoWhole story →GovernmentFooddigital equity act ruling
