NARC ED Erich Zimmermann Discusses Regional Issues, Future Challenges with SWTDD’s Joe Barker Southwest Tennessee Development District (SWTDD) recently featured National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) executive director Erich Zimmermann on its RuralStrong podcast for a discussion on strengthening regional collaboration across the country. Hosted by SWTDD executive director Joe Barker, the conversation highlighted NARC’s

The Senate’s Road to Housing Act and House of Representatives’ Housing for the 21st Century Act Aim to Increase Housing Supply Communities across the country continue to face significant challenges in providing safe, attainable, and stable housing options for residents. Rapidly rising home prices, increasing rental costs, limited supply, and sustained demand have placed significant pressure on housing markets

On November 18, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the first draft of its new National Broadband Map, a comprehensive, location-by-location view of high-speed Internet availability across the nation. The map is a more detailed and precise reflection of the availability of fixed and mobile broadband services across the country.  The new map can be