Cody
Hankerson
Associate Director, Energy and Environment Campaigns
Rural America
Rural communities face a broad range of challenges in the 21st century, from demographic change to access to essential services, to economic hardship. The Center for American Progress’ growing research on rural America aims to build inclusive rural narratives and develop equitable, progressive solutions.
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Rural Arizonan Utilized American Rescue Plan Funds To Expand Broadband for Telehealth
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Rural Arizonan Utilized American Rescue Plan Funds To Expand Broadband for Telehealth
An economic leader from Arizona used federal investments from the American Rescue Plan to bring a telehealth hub to her rural town.
The Future of Health Care in Georgia
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The Future of Health Care in Georgia
By refusing to expand Medicaid, Georgia’s Republican leadership has left behind rural hospitals and uninsured Georgians.
Trump’s Economy: 7 Broken Promises to Working Americans
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Trump’s Economy: 7 Broken Promises to Working Americans
The Trump administration has broken core promises to American workers, families, and seniors.
