Oregon's rural communities receive $31M lifeline for key services

Oregon's rural communities receive $31M lifeline for key services

Oregon counties are set to receive over $31 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2025. According to Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, this funding is crucial for maintaining essential community services.

Gov. Josh Stein announces $52M in investments to rural North Carolina communities

On Friday, June 20, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced that roughly $3 million in grants were approved by the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) for rural communities, which the governor says will attract an additional $52 million in public and private investments to support economic development across the state. “North Carolina’s rural communities are excellent places to live, work, and do business,” said Gov. Stein. “The latest rur…