Quick hits: Coal strike inspires novel; study examines whether broadband connection increases rural homes' value

Here's a roundup of stories with rural resonance; if you do or see similar work that should be shared on The Rural Blog, email us at heather.chapman@uky.edu.

Commentary: Policies hamstring federal investment in rural small businesses. Read more here.

Oklahoma study assesses whether better broadband connection increases a rural home's value. Read more here.

Montana tribal nations continue shutdowns and stay-at-home orders to protect against the pandemic, which has disproportionately hit Native Americans on reservations. Read more here.

Real-life coal strike in Pennsylvania inspires new novel. Read more here.