If you are visiting your Member of Congress or other federal elected official in Washington, D.C. soon, please contact either Alex or Josh on the Fahe team to discuss the current political climate. They are also available to accompany you on your Hill visits, should you want them to support you. The Latest Congress reports [...]
The Latest Shutdown avoided, federal funding process takes concrete step Longer Term Disaster recovery reform on the move in Congress The Latest Congress recently acted to extend funding for the federal government until December 20th at a flat rate from last fiscal year; this was the second continuing resolution (“CR”) of this new fiscal year. [...]
The Latest Beshear is confirmed victor in Kentucky gubernatorial race; Democrats win unified control of state government in Virginia Congress is set to pass a short-term spending bill, extending government funding through December 20th Longer Term States turn to administrative hurdles to limit Medicaid and SNAP enrollmentARC releases employment data for the region, highlights trends [...]
The Latest State elections could reshape the priorities of state governments in Kentucky and VirginiaFHFA announces plan to exit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government conservatorshipUS Senate passes first of its appropriation billsA Senate vote last week allows insurers to keep selling cheaper, less comprehensive, plans. Longer Term Blackjewel miners get welcome news – [...]
SAVE THE DATE! Fahe Spring Retreat – April 22-23, Berea Fahe Annual Meeting & Rural Initiatives Conference – resources including presentations, materials and photos are available on the website check it out HERE and HERE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: Appalachia Funders Network – Creative Placemaking Opportunity: The Arts & Culture Group of AFN released this RFP looking for [...]
The Latest Presidential debate puts spotlight on opioid epidemic, including challenges of rural communitiesFederal appropriation process may get moving again this weekNew research reinforces some worries about census participation, fails to address others Longer Term A new report highlights the impact of housing costs on seniorsStudy indicates Medicaid expansion leads to fewer evictions The Latest [...]
The Latest Congress buys more time to finalize spending bills, new deadline is November 21st.Newly re-established USDA Office of the Undersecretary for Rural Development has new leadership sworn inCongress is considering a new proposal to lower prescription drug prices. Longer Term Tariffs imposed by the U.S. and China are beginning to affect the economy and [...]
The Latest Senate advances spending bills, will not pass in time for end of fiscal yearHouse passes new continuing resolution as stop-gap measure until Nov. 21st Longer Term Large survey of Americans shows widespread agreement on housing affordability issues, smaller margins for solutionsReport from the Philadelphia Federal Reserve outlines national costs for needed home repairs; [...]
The Latest Democratic Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke visits and listens at Fahe Member office in Wytheville, VirginiaAppropriation timeline compressed as Congress returns for September; continuing resolution inevitable Longer Term 2020 census aims to count every person in America – with trillions of dollars at stakeA surge in HIV cases linked to opioids highlights shortcomings in [...]
The Latest Infrastructure bills with impact on Appalachia advance through US Senate before recessFahe’s Jim King highlights work of Fahe Members in Shelterforce article, identifies path to success for funders and government Longer Term There’s talk of a national settlement with opioid companies – and disagreement over who should control settlement fundsTrends in homeownership offer [...]
