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VOICES: There's still time to press for equitable American Rescue Plan spending

By Dede Dunham

March 22, 2023 - Millions of dollars from the federal COVID-19 economic stimulus bill remain on the table in Southern communities, offering an ongoing opportunity to press leaders to prioritize equitable distribution.

Medicaid expansion could be a lifeline for rural hospitals in the South

By Elisha Brown

January 28, 2022 - Rural hospitals were able to survive 2021 with special pandemic assistance, but some aid is set to expire by the end of this year. Advocates say state Medicaid expansion could help rural hospitals confront the worsening staffing crisis and provide much-needed care in their communities.

New federal and state programs tackle broadband inequality

By Elisha Brown

March 11, 2021 - The FCC recently approved a benefit program to lower the cost of internet bills for Americans in need, and states in the South including Texas and North Carolina are also taking steps to address accessibility problems.

VOICES: There's still time to press for equitable American Rescue Plan spending

Medicaid expansion could be a lifeline for rural hospitals in the South

New federal and state programs tackle broadband inequality

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