Missouri HB2998 establishes a Rural Development Office to address rural needs and improve coordination among agencies.
Missouri HB2998 creates a Rural Development Office within the Department of Economic Development. The office will focus on housing, child care, broadband infrastructure, health care, workforce development, and community development in rural areas. It will also build partnerships, serve as a liaison, and advocate for rural communities. The Department of Transportation will conduct a feasibility study on improving the Mississippi River basin. The bill also limits solar energy projects to 2% of cropland in a county, with potential increases by local governing bodies.
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