Posts Tagged Urban-Rural Divide
New Book Examines Virginia’s Urban-Rural Divide
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 12, 2021
The divide between urban and rural parts of Virginia is a frequent source of tension at the General Assembly. Now, a group of academics and business leaders is taking a look at that divide and what we can learn from it. Michael Pope reports.
Urban-Rural Divide: Examining Incarceration Rates at Rural Jails Across Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 2, 2020
Credit: Vera Institute
Virginia’s rural communities are struggling with an aging population and stagnant job growth. And there’s another trend behind bars. Michael Pope reports.
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