Rural New Deal

The Rural New Deal is a positive vision for a fair economy and a pragmatic blueprint for how we can help build rural prosperity and demonstrate real and serious commitment to the livelihoods and communities of rural people.

Jointly authored by the Rural Urban Bridge Initiative and Progressive Democrats of America, the Rural New Deal was shaped and guided by input from almost twenty rural development practitioners, rural advocates and leaders from across the country.

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STRENGTHEN FAMILY FARMERS, FISHING & FOREST-BASED BUSINESS THROUGH INVESTMENT IN REGENERATIVE PRACTICES AND EXPANSION OF MARKETS & INFRASTRUCTURE

PUT WORK & WORKERS AT THE CENTER OF THE PROGRESSIVE AGENDA WITH A GUARANTEED LIVING WAGE & CONCRETE SUPPORT OF ESSENTIAL OCCUPATIONS NOT REQUIRING A COLLEGE DEGREE

SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES & FAMILY FARMS THROUGH VIGOROUS ANTITRUST ENFORCEMENT, REDUCTION OF CORPORATE SUBSIDIES, ENDING PREDATORY LENDING, & OPENING OF MARKETS & CAPITAL TO SMALL TO MIDSIZE COMPANIES

REVITALIZE & DIVERSIFY TOWN CENTERS IN SMALL & MID-SIZE TOWNS TO SPAWN NEW BUSINESSES & TO RETAIN OR ATTRACT YOUNG PEOPLE

CULTIVATE SELF-RELIANCE & RESILIENCE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, & THE NATION AS A WHOLE, THROUGH A DRAMATIC EXPANSION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, DECENTRALIZED CLEAN ENERGY & LAND RECLAMATION & WASTE REDUCTION

INVEST IN RURAL HEALTH THROUGH UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO CARE COMBINED WITH COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH, PREVENTION & RECOVERY INITIATIVES

REQUIRE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING EQUITY FOR RURAL& EXPAND INVESTMENTS IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES, TECHNICAL SCHOOLS & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

EXPAND ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY RENTAL HOUSING AND HOME OWNERSHIP IN SMALL TOWNS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES

TRANSFORM THE BANKING SYSTEM BY LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD FOR COMMUNITY BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS, AND EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYDAY PEOPLE TO INVEST LOCALLY