The Rural Policy Action Report, led by the Rural Democracy Initiative and more than 50 partners, outlines priority policies that address rural communities’ most urgent needs, from environmental justice and fair taxation to childcare, healthcare, renewable energy, and corporate accountability. First published in 2021 and updated most recently in 2025 after the Rural Policy Action Summit in Des Moines, it has become both a roadmap and an organizing tool—helping local leaders engage members, influence elected officials, and achieve tangible policy wins at the state and federal level. By highlighting shared priorities across diverse regions and documenting both successes and ongoing challenges, the report shows how collective rural voices can shape structural change in Washington and beyond, a model that aligns closely with Aspen CSG’s work to elevate community-driven strategies that build long-term prosperity.
THE RURAL POLICY ACTION REPORT
