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House approves conference bills for Avio and Jolt projects, sponsors cite thousands of jobs The House passed Senate Bills 835 and 836, advancing economic-development projects that sponsors said will deliver thousands of jobs and large private investment — SB 835 for Avio (about 1,546 jobs, $538 million) and SB 836 for Jolt (about 1,185 jobs, $301 million). Both measures passed overwhelmingly.

Virginia's House just approved two groundbreaking projects that promise to create over 2,700 jobs and inject nearly $840 million into local economies!

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#VA #CitizenPortal #RuralDevelopment #JobCreation #InvestmentGrowth #VirginiaEconomicDevelopment

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Impact of Microfinance on Rural Entrepreneurship in India | Myqif Introduction Rural India has always been full of potential. Many people in villages have creative ideas, strong skills, and the desire to start small businesses. However, one major challenge they face...

Role of Microfinance in Boosting Rural Entrepreneurship

Explore the impact of microfinance on rural entrepreneurship and economic development in India.

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#RuralDevelopment #MicrofinanceOpportunities #StartupSupport #Corpbiz

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Sumter County council debates road priorities as 'Penny for Progress' outreach continues Council members pressed for more county road funding during reports on community meetings for a proposed 'Penny for Progress' sales-tax; some members pushed to dedicate a larger share to rural roads while others warned the referendum must appeal to city voters to pass.

Sumter County Council is at a crossroads as members clash over the future of rural road funding in the upcoming 'Penny for Progress' sales tax debate.

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#SumterCounty #SC #InfrastructureImprovement #CitizenPortal #RuralDevelopment #CommunityOutreach

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Morton County Commission approves special‑use permit for two farm dwellings, adopts road‑closing resolution At its Oct. 12 meeting the Morton County Commission approved a two‑year special‑use permit for two farm dwelling units on Outlot A and adopted Resolution 30‑2023‑01 to guide closing section lines and opening roads; both measures passed unanimously and included compliance deadlines and permit conditions.

The Morton County Commission just approved a special-use permit for two new farm dwellings, paving the way for agricultural growth in the area!

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#MortonCounty #ND #CitizenPortal #PublicHearingProcess #RuralDevelopment #MortonCountyAgriculture

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Assembly committee reviews AB 457 implementation, witnesses flag funding and infrastructure gaps for farmworker housing At an Assembly Housing and Community Development outcomes review, lawmakers and witnesses praised AB 457's ministerial streamlining but said lack of coordinated infrastructure funding, limited Serna program deployment in rural areas, and operational subsidies are blocking production of farmworker and rural housing.

California's efforts to enhance farmworker housing are facing significant roadblocks, with experts urging immediate action to address funding and infrastructure gaps.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #RuralDevelopment #InfrastructureGaps

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Commissioners told revenue-share or M&T tax can offset solar impacts; staffing and permitting remain concerns At a Sept. 27 work session, commissioners said the Virginia Clean Economy Act will spur rural solar growth that could strain local permitting; Joe Lerch outlined revenue-share ordinances (already adopted by Charlotte County) and the machinery & tools (M&T) tax as options, and noted a recent SCC depreciation change will raise M&T receipts for solar.

Charlotte County commissioners are raising alarms over the potential strain of utility-scale solar development on rural resources, as new revenue options emerge amidst the challenges.

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#CharlotteCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #RuralDevelopment #RenewableEnergy

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📍Guess where our General Assembly takes place this year!

🔎produces about 50% of the world’s cork supply

🔎31% of the country’s population lives in predominantly rural areas, with around 290,000 active #farms

💬 Drop your guesses in the comments!

#HorizonEU #RuralDevelopment

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Board recommends $24,000 to fund advanced EMT course for Kane County providers The Kane County Economic Development Board voted to recommend $24,000 in funding to the county commission to cover tuition for eight students in an advanced EMT (AEMT) course, aiming to boost rural EMS capacity and retention.

Kane County is taking a bold step to strengthen its rural EMS system by recommending $24,000 to fund advanced EMT training for local students!

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#UT #CitizenPortal #RuralDevelopment #EmergencyServices #HealthcareTraining

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Senate committee approves bill letting utility contractors work within 5 feet of buildings amid safety and permit questions Senate Bill 1949, sponsored by Sen. Logan, passed the Business and Insurance Committee after a day of detailed questioning about training, permits, bonding and liability. Industry witnesses said the bill codifies existing practice and relies on DEQ licensing; members pushed for clarity on municipal permits and who bears private‑property liability.

Senate Bill 1949 just passed, allowing utility contractors to work closer to buildings without a plumber present—could this change the landscape of rural service projects?

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#OK #LegislativeReform #CitizenPortal #RuralDevelopment #PublicSafety

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'Green fields' could become 'battery fields' if Wrexham planning appeal granted Residents in a rural Wrexham community will fight plans to turn an agricultural field into a giant energy storage battery with the support of…

Wrexham community wants 'green fields' not 'battery fields' as councillors oppose planning appeal.

www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2591525...

#Wrexham #planning #energystorage #ruraldevelopment #LDReporter

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'Green fields' could become 'battery fields' if Wrexham planning appeal granted Residents in a rural Wrexham community will fight plans to turn an agricultural field into a giant energy storage battery with the support of…

Wrexham community wants 'green fields' not 'battery fields'.

www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2591525...

#Wrexham #planning #energystorage #ruraldevelopment

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How This Course Empowers Village Youth | Education, Jobs & Reality 🌱 | Ekascloud
#YouthEmpowerment #VillageYouth
#EducationForAll #RuralDevelopment
#SkillDevelopment #CareerGrowth
#ITCareers #OnlineLearning

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Tulare County Planning Commission approves parcel maps and three special-use permits The Tulare County Planning Commission approved four parcel maps and three special use permits — for an equestrian facility (PSP25-067), a 106-foot wireless monopole (PSP25-091) and a third residence on a rural parcel (PSP25-095) — each by unanimous votes.

The Tulare County Planning Commission just greenlit exciting new projects, including an equestrian facility and a wireless monopole, all with unanimous support!

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#TulareCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #RuralDevelopment #CommunityInvestment #LandUsePlanning

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Road infrastructure in Bukit Kota, Limbang is being upgraded to ensure no village is left disconnected from the main road network.

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#Limbang #Sarawak #BukitKota #RuralDevelopment #SarawakDaily #KuchingKing

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#ISB #PublicPolicy #Nutrition #NaturalFarming #APCNF #FieldResearch #RuralDevelopment #HealthAndNutrition

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[6/6] Ce tourisme lent redéfinit le rapport au temps et à l’espace. Moins de pression, plus d’improvisation. Les acteurs s’adaptent à une mobilité sobre et mobile. Le vélo devient outil d’aménagement et de revitalisation territoriale. #geography #slowtourism #ruraldevelopment #sustainablemobility

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🌟 #ELIF Expert Voices: Panayiotis Papadopoullos

Founder of the @troodosnetwork shares how experiential tourism, SME clusters & the triple bottom line drive smart, sustainable rural growth.

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Presenter urges support for Farm Bill's rural development programs A presenter urged support for the rural development title of the Farm Bill, saying about 1 in 6 Americans—roughly 60 million people—live in rural areas and benefit from more than 70 programs included in that title. The statement closed with a direct appeal: "Support the Farm Bill. Support rural America."

With 1 in 6 Americans living in rural areas, the Farm Bill's rural development programs are vital for empowering communities and ensuring no one is left behind.

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#US #CitizenPortal #RuralDevelopment #CommunityEmpowerment #RuralAmerica #FarmBillSupport

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Sarawak’s rural development agenda takes another step forward with the launch of the SPK Tanjung Manis housing scheme.

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#TanjungManis #Mukah #Sarawak #RuralDevelopment #SarawakDaily #KuchingKing

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Forty-one landowners in Betong have received over RM1.66 million in compensation for the Jalan Mara-Selangking upgrading project.

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#Betong #Sarawak #Infrastructure #RuralDevelopment #SarawakDaily #KuchingKing

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Alaska Energy Authority seeks extra funds as RTO legal costs, PCE exposure and major projects press budget At a Feb. 24 House Finance DCCED subcommittee hearing, AEA Director Curtis Thayer outlined FY27 requests tied to the Rail Belt Transmission Organization, warned of a potential $3.4 million Power Cost Equalization shortfall, and described financing gaps for Bradley Lake and the Cook Inlet PowerLink.

The Alaska Energy Authority is facing a potential $3.4 million shortfall in its vital Power Cost Equalization program while seeking additional funds for major infrastructure projects that could transform energy access for rural communities.

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#AK #CitizenPortal #RuralDevelopment

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House committee advances bill to register home-based child-care providers, offer startup grants The House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee voted 7–2 to favorably recommend SB 214, which would require registration and basic safety checks for nonrelative home child-care providers, raise the nonrelated-child threshold to 10, and create up-to-$5,000 startup grants targeted to childcare deserts with private matching funds.

Senator Escamilla's new bill aims to tackle Utah's childcare shortages by regulating home-based providers and offering grants for safer, more affordable options.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #ChildCareAccess #RuralDevelopment #FamilySupport

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House subcommittee hears MDARD budget briefing; proposed farm start and food-safety investments highlighted House Fiscal Agency analyst William Hamilton told the subcommittee the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development budget totals about $145.9 million with $77.5 million in general fund support; the executive proposal includes a $2 million Farm Start program, $1 million and five FTEs for food-safety enforcement, and a $2 million boost to horse-racing programs tied to internet gaming tax revenue.

Michigan's agriculture budget is set for some major shifts, including a new $2 million "Farm Start" program and increased funding for food safety—what does this mean for the future of farming in the state?

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#MI #CitizenPortal #RuralDevelopment #FoodSafety

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Tennessee ECD requests $25M for nuclear supply chain, $20M for entertainment incentives in FY27 budget pitch Commissioner Stuart McWhorter told the House Finance committee on Feb. 24 that the Department of Economic and Community Development's FY27 request includes $25 million for a nuclear supply-chain fund, $20 million for entertainment incentives, $25 million for rural development and $20 million for a quantum infrastructure initiative, with officials stressing federal matches and pipeline demand.

Tennessee's Economic Development Commissioner is pushing for a $25 million boost to nuclear supply chains and $20 million for entertainment incentives, promising thousands of new jobs and billions in investment.

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#TN #CitizenPortal #RuralDevelopment #JobRecruitment

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WFP and FAO warn Somalia faces worsening hunger as funds run out; WFP says aid could stop by April WFP and FAO officials told a UN Correspondents Association briefing that 6.5 million Somalis face crisis‑level hunger, FAO needs $85 million for rural relief, and WFP has an immediate $95 million shortfall that could force most operations to stop by April without new funds.

Somalia is on the brink of a devastating hunger crisis, with 6.5 million people in dire need of aid and funding running dangerously low.

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#US #CitizenPortal #RuralDevelopment #FoodSecurity #HumanitarianAid #SomaliaHunger

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Farmers, students and MDA warn beginning-farmer tax credit is underfunded as applicants are denied The Minnesota Department of Agriculture told the Senate Tax Committee the beginning farmer tax credit faces a funding shortfall after legislative changes and demand increases; the agency and affected farmers described denied applications, planning disruptions and legislative options to expand or redesign the program.

Beginning farmers in Minnesota are facing a critical funding shortfall, leaving over half of applicants denied for essential tax credits that could make or break their future in agriculture.

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#MN #TaxCredits #CitizenPortal #AgricultureFunding #RuralDevelopment #MinnesotaFarmers

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Rescinding 30-Day Notification Requirements Related to Eviction Based on Nonpayment of Rent in Multi-Family Housing Direct Properties The Rural Housing Service (RHS or the Agency), an agency of the Rural Development (RD) mission area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is issuing this final rule to rescind the regulato...

USDA Rural Development’s Rural Housing Service issued a final rule that removed the 30-day notice requirement for nonpayment of rent before evictions begin at RHS Section 515 & 514 MFH properties. www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

#ushousingconsultants #ruraldevelopment #affordablehousing

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🎓 Congrats to Chrispinus Mutsami on defending his PhD!

Key findings:
Off-farm work = major rural income 💰
Women’s participation boosts diet quality 🍎🥦
Gender-sensitive policies are essential ⚖️

📚More: www.zef.de/news/off-far...

#PhD #RuralDevelopment #Gender #Nutrition #OffFarmEmployment

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The True MADANI Programme in Pakan is helping rural communities boost their economy and reduce reliance on government aid.

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#Pakan #Sarawak #RuralDevelopment #SarawakDaily #KuchingKing

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MDOT pushes data-driven scoring for capacity projects; stakeholders urge more testing and protections for preservation and rural areas House Bill 230 would require MDOT to use a transparent, quantitative scoring system for new-capacity transportation projects and publish draft rankings with the Consolidated Transportation Program. MDOT and local governments supported the reform; industry groups urged more pilot results and cautioned about effects on system preservation and rural jurisdictions.

Maryland is set to revolutionize its transportation project process with House Bill 230, promising greater transparency and data-driven decisions that could reshape the future of infrastructure.

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#MD #MarylandTransportation #CitizenPortal #RuralDevelopment

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