New #CODECS Policy Tools for Agricultural Digitalisation!💻 How can policymakers turn digitalisation ambitions into effective actions for farmers and rural areas? TThe CODECS project has released a n...

Senate Bill 281 would explicitly authorize county boards of commissioners to award franchises for public transit operations, sponsor Sen. Rogner said; proponent testimony from Terrence Thomas described 500-bus operations and argued the change would help rural counties restart or expand transit while safeguards require notifying existing transit boards.

New #CODECS Policy Tools for Agricultural Digitalisation!💻 How can policymakers turn digitalisation ambitions into effective actions for farmers and rural areas? TThe CODECS project has released a n...

USDA Rural Development California State Director Brian Angiano cited $3 million for jail improvements, about $3 million in housing and $4.7 million expected for community facilities. He said the agency offers programs for housing, water, infrastructure, business, electricity and broadband.

What if the most fragmented farmland is not in the most urbanised area but somewhere in between? A new road cuts through fields. Scattered housing appears. Farms adapt to nearby markets, while constru...

A project in the canton of Glarus aims to bring new uses to some of the region’s 800 unused barns, after receiving 90 proposals. SRF reported that the initiative focuses on preserving the historic buildings and the landscapes they form. Known locally as “Gaden”, the simple wooden structures were …

The Audiopedia Foundation and Aurat Raaji collaborated on a groundbreaking project to empower rural women in Pakistan through innovative listening parties. This initiative provided digital literacy training to women with access to smartphones, transforming them into "Digital Champions" in their villages. The listening parties allowed these women to share vital Audiopedia content with fellow women in their communities, bridging the gap between digital resources and remote areas. In partnership with the Raaji chatbot, the project tackled menstrual health education and showcased the potential of listening parties as an effective tool for disseminating knowledge and empowering women in rural communities.

A 25-mile transmission line is planned for construction in eastern Henderson County, connecting the Reid substation in Webster County, located on Big Rivers property, to a substation in Warrick County, Indiana. The project, referred to as RIKY, or the Reid to the Indiana Kentucky border, arose from a system analysis conducted by the Midcontinent Independent

State officials told an advisory committee that Year 1 of the North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program focused on building foundations: five Roots Hubs were selected, partnerships were launched, and the state fully contracted roughly $213,000,000 of Year‑1 funding ahead of the CMS obligation deadline.

The board unanimously approved adjustments to the county's rural functional classification map, a required review with WisDOT and the Federal Highway Administration that helps determine eligibility for certain federal transportation programs.

Presenters described the WDRR workforce grant: recruitment and retention bonuses, training/preceptor capacity, regional staffing pools; licensed clinicians receiving bonuses are tied to five‑year rural service commitments; funds must be expended by Sept. 30, 2027.

Supervisors unanimously adopted Resolution No. 34 to update the county's rural functional classification map, a FHWA-required review that affects eligibility for federal transportation funding programs.

JASIN, Nov 3, 2026 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected allegations that his disclosure concerning the cancellation or postponement of rural development projects in Sabah and Sarawak was intended to undermine the Federal Government. Ahmad Zahid maintained that his statements were based on official documentation and said he was …

Staff presented a draft accessory dwelling unit ordinance in response to state law and provided parcel counts that show thousands of A‑1 and C‑1 parcels could be affected; commissioners debated whether to permit ADUs in rural districts, consider special‑use permitting, and whether to limit short‑term rentals.

Lisa Norton of the Confederated Tribes du Soleil told Toledo City Council the tribe has assembled roughly $30 million in grants to build middle-mile and last-mile broadband service to rural residents, prioritizing unfunded areas and aiming for affordable plans and local jobs.

Governor Healy and Lt. Gov. Driscoll held a town listening session in Worthington focused on a proposed ground‑mounted solar and battery storage project, new siting rules and support for rural communities. Officials emphasized outreach and noted technical assistance for small towns.

Lincoln County received a single broadband bid from Fibernet for $690,000, while the county's grant award totals $275,000. The Fiscal Court forwarded the bid to the Center for Rural Development for review and took no further action.