State Senator April Weaver appointed to co-lead rural healthcare committee for Alabama Growth Alliance
State Senator April Weaver to Lead Rural Healthcare Initiative State Senator April Weaver, a Republican from Brierfield, has been appointed to spearhead a statewide initiative aimed at improving healthcare access in rural Alabama. Weaver will co-chair the Healthcare Committee for the Rural Roadmap Initiative, which is responsible for formulating policies and legislation to tackle persistent […]
Sen. April Weaver appointed as co-chair of the healthcare committee for the Rural Roadmap Initiative
Senator April Weaver Appointed Co-Chair of Rural Roadmap Initiative’s Health Care Committee Last week, Senator April Weaver, representing R-Brierfield, was appointed co-chair of the Health Care Committee for the Rural Roadmap Initiative. “President Trump recognized April Weaver’s talents during his first term by appointing her to lead healthcare policy across the Southeastern U.S. The skills […]
PEEHIP board discusses increasing insurance expenses, rural healthcare facilities, and medication tariffs
Discussion on Rising Costs by Alabama Public Education Employee Health Insurance Plan Board During a meeting on Wednesday, members of the Alabama Public Education Employee Health Insurance Plan Management Board addressed the growing costs related to their retirement plan. Diane Scott, the CFO of RSA, shared insights about the 2024 Pehip budget, highlighting that 68% […]
Health Science Center awarded $12 million grant to address rural health care disparities
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is set to spearhead a four-year project aimed at addressing healthcare disparities in rural Tennessee, thanks to a $12 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Health. The establishment of a center for excellence at Tennessee Regional Medical Center was announced on Tuesday. It seems that Wendy, the […]
USDA allocates $89 million, primarily in loans, to enhance utilities in rural Tennessee
On August 18, 2025, the US Department of Agriculture revealed an investment of $89 million aimed at supporting rural communities in Tennessee through enhanced utility services and infrastructure improvements. These funds primarily consist of loans. Duck River Electric Membership Corporation, located in Shelbyville, stands out as a key player in this investment, receiving the bulk […]
Business incubator opens in Sylacauga to assist rural entrepreneurs
Gener8Tor Launches Accelerator Program in Alabama On Thursday, the venture capital firm Gener8Tor, which is nationally recognized, unveiled its latest accelerator program based in Alabama. Titled Galfa Earth, this initiative is a collaboration with East Alabama’s Countryside Innovation and Training Hub and the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce. The application process is currently open for a […]
Experts indicate that rural emergency rooms are more often operated without doctors.
Doctorless Emergency Rooms in Rural Montana Ekaraka, Mont. – In early June, patients arriving at the emergency room of a small hospital in Ekaraka, which has a population of about 400, found no doctors present. Dahl Memorial Hospital’s 3-Bed Emergency Division is situated a two-hour drive from more advanced medical services, relying instead on a […]
Cuts to Medicaid in Trump’s significant bill could harm some rural hospitals in Arizona
Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Rural Arizona Hospitals Recent significant Medicaid cuts included in the tax and spending legislation finalized by Republicans are taking a toll on rural hospitals in Arizona, potentially affecting a large number of residents. The legislation, which narrowly passed the Senate, is set to slash $93 billion from the Medicaid program […]
Rep. Figures introduces BRIC Act to increase funding for rural disaster relief
Representatives Shomari C. from Alabama and Chuck Edwards from North Carolina have introduced a bipartisan initiative aimed at enhancing infrastructure and community resilience through the BRIC program. “This bipartisan bill ensures that rural communities and those affected by natural disasters will have improved access to essential funds for bolstering critical infrastructure,” the lawmakers stated. “It […]
MR6 Tech plans to create a $1.5 million facility, creating jobs in rural Alabama
New Facility Planned in Chambers County The Chambers County Development Bureau has announced that MR6 Technical Services, which focuses on roll forming and repairing sheet metal machines, is set to establish a facility at Huguley Industrial Park. This project, involving a $1.5 million investment, is expected to generate 15 to 20 jobs in the rural […]