Healthcare

Congress is considering significant cuts to funding for the Medicaid program, as well as cuts to benefits in the Affordable Care Act that could impact many rural Americans.  Don Hannaford, vice president for public policy at Rural Minds, which he describes as a nonprofit with the vision of a rural America with no more silence, suffering, or stigma surrounding mental illness, said rural Americans m

Earlier this week, USDA Rural Development Undersecretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that the agency is awarding $110 million in grants to improve healthcare facilities in rural towns across America.  These grants will help 208 rural healthcare organizations expand critical services for five million people in 43 states and Guam.   “...

Following last week’s approval of Tax Reform approved by the Senate, the National Farmer Union came out against the legislation, stating it would harm small farmers and ranchers across the U.S.  Roger Johnson, NFU President said he’s very concerned about the $1.4 trillion incre...

On Tuesday, Senate leadership announced the body would not vote on the Graham-Cassidy health care bill. T  National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson applauded Tuesday’s decision.  He said the proposal would have worsen access to affordable and quality health care for farmers and ranchers.  He added the ...