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That rural America is facing considerable challenges is beyond question. The economic, demographic and physical conditions of rural places in America present myriad problems for rural development. The diverse range of rural areas have historically shared one unifying element: a natural resource-based economy. Agriculture continues to provide a context for rural life and, in many ways, for the kinds of economic activities that take place in rural areas. The Agriculture and Rural Policy Group provides state policymakers with research, information and policy options on today's most salient agriculture and rural issues and emerging trends. |
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THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS 
State News Trivia
In the United States, 84.2 percent of citizens were covered by health insurance in 2006, according to the 2008 Book of the States, published by The Council of State Governments. Which state has the highest percentage of residents covered by health insurance? Which state had the lowest percentage?
States Address Dropout Problems
Stateline Midwest examines policy strategies in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio to address those states' high school dropout problems.
CSG/ERC Supports Increases in LIHEAP
In the face of rising energy prices, which put an increased burden on low-income families throughout the U.S., The Council of State Governments/Eastern Regional Conference is supporting increased funding for low-income heating assistance program.
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