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As the number of wind and solar farms increases, so does opposition in the rural areas where they’re being built. While more counties and townships passed restrictions in the last year, some states are responding by passing laws making it harder for local governments to say no to wind and solar.
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A new report said Michigan has the lowest professional-to-student ratio of all states and pointed to the particular staffing needs of rural schools.
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Youth in rural America may face an increased risk of eating disorders.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer pledged more support to rural communities during a roundtable discussion today.
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Rural hospitals in Michigan are being awarded more than $5-million to help fight COVID-19.The funding, announced Wednesday, comes as part of the CARES Act…
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A new report finds that broadband internet access has wide ranging impacts on student grades and likelihood they will attend college.The report, from…
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The Federal Communications Commission has approved $33 million to improve access to broadband internet in 21 Michigan counties.The approval is expected to…
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Northern Michigan chambers of commerce are advocating lawmakers to give them more control over how development is incentivized in their communities.The…
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Nine communities in Michigan have been awarded grants to upgrade rural water supplies and improve wastewater management systems. Nationwide more than four…
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Central Michigan University’s college of medicine has been conducting research into heart health in rural Michigan.CMU researchers said after evaluating…