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12:39 am · October 22, 2019

@Jayhawk96 @KUJournalism That rural journalism matters too! Success in your field needs to be self defined, not the popular opinion of the field. And there's ways to use your degree back in NWK working remotely thanks to @workruralremote .

"... All of these factors could mean that LIHTC only works well in some rural communities, although this has not been systematically studied. Some rural communities desperately need more affordable rental housing..."

"Even if land, labor, and materials were not an issue, not all places have capable developers able to raise construction funding and oversee the development process, or property managers to run the rental property when it comes online."

"Such tight housing markets can leave individuals and families in the lurch when they move to a new community but find no rental housing... ...difficult for employers who are trying to expand their workforce. Severe housing deficits can keep both business and residents away"

This article is exactly the challenge we have in Republic County. Aug. 2.9% unemployment, growing job demand, hard to recruit families due to housing, we are reliant on neighbor counties for housing our commuting workforce. shelterforce.org/201…