Rural policy priorities are starting to emerge from the presidential campaigns—with different outlooks on what matters
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The 2024 presidential campaigns reveal differing rural policy priorities; the Harris-Walz campaign focuses on rural health care access, support for small farmers, and investment in infrastructure, while the Trump-Vance campaign hints at agricultural subsidy reforms and support for smaller-scale producers through Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again campaign. The vice-presidential debate on October 1, 2024, notably lacked discussion on rural issues despite the candidates' rural backgrounds. The Harris-Walz plan includes recruiting 10,000 health care professionals and expanding the Rural Partners Network, while the Trump-Vance campaign may continue tariffs and aid to farmers, raising concerns about the impact on local economies. Rural residents feel underserved by federal resources, and the election outcome could significantly affect future federal support for rural communities.
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https://www.brookings.edu/articles/rural-policy-priorities-are-starting-to-emerge-from-the-presidential-campaigns-with-different-outlooks-on-what-matters/
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