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.
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a case about the right of licensed gun owners to carry a firearm outside the home. It's the first major Second Amendment case the court has taken up in more than a decade. Read more here.
A New Yorker who moved to rural Vermont during the pandemic reflects on what she loves about her new home. Read more here.
At a recent hearing, tribal officials spoke to the House Natural Resources subcommittee about lack of access to broadband, utilities and other infrastructure on reservations. Read more here.
Thousands of tourists head to Tennessee, North Carolina and West Virginia year to see Appalachia's synchronous fireflies. Ecologists and park officials are trying to figure out how to protect the beetles from harm while letting tourists enjoy the display (and help local economies). Read more here.
For decades, some flood-damaged communities were deemed too poor to receive federal flood protection, but a new section of the federal water law could change that. Read more here.
The Society of Environmental Journalists is now accepting applications for environmental journalism grants. The deadline is June 15. Read more here.
Drones now help some thieves survey rural farms and ranches to find their next target. Read more here.
THC potency is the next big debate in legalizing marijuana. Read more here.
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