By Mark Ballard
The Advocate
In order to stabilize Louisiana’s struggling rural regions, the state needs to expand broadband access; improve infrastructure; develop and expand workforce training and higher education opportunities; plus maintain and expand agriculture centers in the state’s university systems, according to a report released Wednesday by the Governor’s Office.
Headed by Gov. John Bel Edwards’ former chief of staff, Ben Nevers, the 37-member Advisory Council on Rural Revitalization took a deep dive into the issues holding back the state’s small towns and rural areas.