A Pivotal Moment for Rural America, Reactions to Supreme Court Decisions, and More

July 25, 2023

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5 recommendations for the 2023 Farm Bill and federal implementation

The United States stands at a pivotal moment for rural policy. Congress is negotiating a new farm bill and implementation of critical place-based federal resources is underway. To help maximize this moment and strengthen rural communities, Anthony F. Pipa shares five recommendations, drawn from the Reimagine Ruralpodcast.

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How will the Supreme Court’s recent decisions affect young voters?

Last year, the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade created a nationwide furor that helped Democrats minimize their losses in the 2022 midterms. But the public reaction to the Court’s mostly conservative decisions this term was less fierce. William Galston discusses how different age cohorts of Americans view recent rulings.

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Making housing more accessible and affordable for older adults and people with disabilities

In testimony before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Jenny Schuetz addresses several aspects of housing accessibility and affordability, including national and regional trends in housing supply, new construction and retrofits of existing homes, and roles for private capital and public investment.

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