https://www.wcmu.org/tags/rural-development Rural Development en-US Copyright Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:28:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/shortage-of-rural-doctors-wont-end-anytime-soon-report-says For at least the next dozen years, rural areas will continue to have only about two-thirds of the primary care physicians they need, according to a report released Monday. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:28:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/shortage-of-rural-doctors-wont-end-anytime-soon-report-says Nada Hassanein, Stateline https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-10/trump-called-digital-equity-act-racist-now-internet-money-for-rural-americans-is-gone The Digital Equity Act is part of the sweeping 2021 infrastructure law, which included $65 billion to build high-speed internet infrastructure and connect millions without access to the internet. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:44:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-10/trump-called-digital-equity-act-racist-now-internet-money-for-rural-americans-is-gone Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News https://www.wcmu.org/2025-09-29/rural-broadband-internet-bead The Trump Administration asked states to find the lowest-cost option in the latest program to build broadband infrastructure in rural areas. That opens the door for more types of technology, which some worry could be less reliable in the long-term. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-09-29/rural-broadband-internet-bead Anna Pope https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-07/are-the-midwests-rural-areas-finally-seeing-population-growth-after-a-decade-of-decline A recent study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that the population in rural areas is on the rise after a decade of decline. Parts of the Midwest and Great Plains saw increases, but not as much as in some other U.S. regions. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-07/are-the-midwests-rural-areas-finally-seeing-population-growth-after-a-decade-of-decline Sheila Brummer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-22/usda-sends-nearly-13-million-to-expand-broadband-in-northern-michigan Allband Communications Cooperative, a northern Michigan telecommunications company, has been awarded the funds to expand its broadband footprint. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 22:14:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-22/usda-sends-nearly-13-million-to-expand-broadband-in-northern-michigan Renae King https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-05/whitmer-creates-rural-development-agency Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a directive to create a new Office of Rural Development. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 23:46:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-05/whitmer-creates-rural-development-agency Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2021-06-04/state-wants-public-input-to-determine-what-counts-as-rural Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has grant money earmarked for distribution to rural communities -- but that raises the thorny… Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:45:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2021-06-04/state-wants-public-input-to-determine-what-counts-as-rural Brett Dahlberg https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-07-10/20-michigan-counties-will-have-new-tech-to-address-opioid-crisis Health centers in 20 Northern and Mid-Michigan counties will have access to new, interactive equipment to help address the opioid crisis. The USDA has… Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:58:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-07-10/20-michigan-counties-will-have-new-tech-to-address-opioid-crisis https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-06-28/usda-funds-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-three-mid-michigan-communities Three Mid-Michigan communities are receiving federal loans to fund infrastructure upgrades. Officials said the money will help fund upgraded water and… Fri, 28 Jun 2019 19:05:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-06-28/usda-funds-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-three-mid-michigan-communities