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Develop a systemic process for the inclusion of both frontier and rural feed back State-level policies and funding decisions can have unintended negative consequences if unique frontier and rural perspectives are not carefully considered Explore a process for frontier and rural system integration across educational, economic, mental health, and other important service areas. These areas are interdependent and thus important in considering each areas effect on the other. We look forward to being a part of the ongoing discussion and implementation of this commission that could provide an important forum for bringing forward the needs and values of a rural environment. Respectfully submitted, Melissa L. 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