Distressed Rural Counties with Carol Abney
Carol Abney, candidate for TN House District 38, knows about distressed counties and closed rural hospitals. Fentress and 3 other TN counties were removed from the bottom 10% of economic performers across the country but 2 more in this district remain on the list. A licensed CPA, Carol discusses the tax burdens, limited resources, inaccessible medical care, and lack of job opportunities that keep rural residents distressed. The TN Rural Initiative provides” window dressing” when real financial support from the state government is needed.
FULL PODCAST available on Apple Podcasts here, and wherever else you like to listen here.
LISTEN ? "What About Us?" a podcast about how policies affect rural TN, has a new episode!@sandrafrice55 talks to @ElectCarolAbney, candidate for HD38, about the immorality of TNLeg not properly funding rural hospitals and schools.
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