Rural Americans Are OK With ‘Outside’ Help To Beat Opioid Crisis And Boost Economy

Among at least some rural Americans, pragmatism may now be superseding traditional disdain for government and the prizing of rugged individualism.

Despite a reputation for being suspicious of government and outsiders, some rural residents now say state funds are needed to help fix the big economic and drug problems faced by small towns.

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