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For the last several decades, the arc of our economy changed from convergence to divergence. On critical measures such as median household income, poverty, unemployment rates, and life expectancy, there exists a yawning gap between the best- and worst-performing communities. Follow this link to read the complete article.
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The latest Census Bureau numbers on poverty and income, released last week, contained some good news for the nation: median household income increased in 2017, and the national poverty rate edged down 0.4 percentage points to reach 12.3 percent—its lowest level since 2006. Follow this link to read the complete article.
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Since their enactment in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Opportunity Zones have attracted significant interest as a potential major source of untapped capital to revitalize America’s struggling neighborhoods and communities. A growing number of local leaders are eager to turn this buzz into investment that delivers economically inclusive and racially equitable outcomes. Follow this link to read the complete article.
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To bridge the gap between urban and rural areas, we first need to understand what sets these communities apart and where they have common ground. Here are a few key stats about urban and rural populations, economies and housing, and the different types of critical challenges these communities face. Follow this link to read the complete article.
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Nearly 42 million Americans, which includes 13 million children, are considered food insecure, or in other words lack consistent access to enough food to live an active, healthy life. The issue of food insecurity is a complex problem requiring multifaceted solutions that are tailored to the needs of each community.
In this informational webinar, we will take a deeper dive into the issue of food insecurity as spotlighted in the June issue of County News and hear from communities who have accepted the challenge of alleviating food deserts through their community-based initiatives.
Webinar: Oct. 4, 2018 , 2-3 pm EDT Sponsored by NAcO
Follow this link to register.