Rural Arizona seniors facing service gaps as funding falls short
Yuma, Arizona (azfamily) – Local agencies serving rural seniors in Arizona said budget changes are enforcing tough decisions. West Arizona State Government Council (wacog), operate it Local Aging Agent The counties of Yuma, Mojave and La Paz recently announced they will not accept new clients from Yuma and Mojave counties due to lack of funding. […]
Smithsonian launches astronomy program for rural Arizona students
SANTA Cruz County, Arizona (KGUN) – The Smithsonian Association’s new initiative aims to bring the wonders of space directly into Arizona’s most remote classrooms. Program, called Star (scientist taking astronomy to a rural school)in fall 2025, it will begin at schools in Santa Cruz County before expanding statewide, and will eventually be released nationwide. At […]
After feds void health grants, Coconino County ends rural vaccine program
The Trump administration has cancelled nine public health grants in Coconino County, totaling $1.8 million. It caused five layoffs, creating a ripple effect among rural communities and health care providers. County officials have ended mobile vaccination efforts in rural communities to cut back, and a program that provides free bus passes to help residents reach […]
Medicaid cuts rippling through rural America could bring hospital closures, job losses • Tennessee Lookout
WASHINGTON – Americans living in rural communities across the country may have reduced access to health care if Congress changes Medicaid eligibility or significantly cuts federal funds. Dependent country residents National federal programs for low-income people You will experience the most impact. Those who have private health insurance or have other coverages like Medicare will […]
James Carville Says ‘Urbanist’ Dems ‘Ought To Apologize’ To Rural America ‘For Being So Godd*amn Stupid’
On Thursday’s podcast, Democratic strategist James Kerrville urged “urbanist” Democrats to “apologise” to rural Americans for disrespecting them. President Donald Trump’s victory over former vice president Kamala Harris in November has been shored by increased support from rural voters. In response to the question “listener”Political War Room“The Democrats said that Kerrville should always do that, […]
The most likely Medicaid cuts would hit rural areas the hardest • Tennessee Lookout
Working-age adults living in small towns and rural areas are more likely to be Medicaid than their city counterparts, creating a dilemma for Republicans looking to cut their health care programs deeply. About 72 million people – Nearly 1 in 5 people in the US – Medicaid registered, providing health insurance for low-income and disabled […]
Yavapai County Engages Federal Leaders on Critical Rural Issues
Text from audio articles of speech made possible by CAST11 speaking glass media Yavapai County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Brooks Compton, Supervisor Nickycheck and County Manager Morley Thompson have recently returned from the National Association of County and County (NACO) Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. (SRS) Funds. During the meeting, supervisor Compton, supervisor check […]
Yavapai County Leaders Advocate for Rural Funding and Infrastructure at NACo Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. | Prescott Valley Times local news
Yavapai County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Brooks Compton and overseer Nikki Chek and County Manger Morley Thompson has recently returned from the National Association of County (NACO) legislation At a meeting in Washington, DC, they are actively involved with federal lawmakers and key officials. Issues affecting rural communities, such as encouraging payments to be […]
Maricopa County extends workforce program in rural communities | State News
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Yavapai County Leaders and APS Discuss Rural Power Reliability and Economic Development | Prescott Valley Times local news
Yavapai County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Brooks Compton met with James Bloom and Karin Taylor Robson of Arizona’s state’s best land use strategy team on Thursday, February 13th. Electrical services in rural areas including Wilhoit, Congress, Yarnell and future educational opportunities All Yabapai County residents. They also discussed APS Public Security Power Shut-off (PSPS) […]