The new CHIPS Act, aimed at boosting semiconductor manufacturing, includes a program that could be a boon for rural communities in Ohio. The RECOMPETE pilot program provides $1 billion in grants for rural communities that often struggle to apply for federal dollars. Comments from Ted Boettner, senior researcher, Ohio River Valley Institute; and Matt Hildreth, executive director, Ruralorganizing.org, and Ruralorganizing.org Education Fund.

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