Minnesota Mom Receives National Award for Community Service
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document.write("Public News Service - September 2, 2010
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document.write("Willmar, MN - Today (Thursday), a Minnesota mom from Willmar is receiving the 2010 Sargent Shriver Achievement Award at the National Community Action Partnership conference in Boston. The award recognizes an individual who overcomes tremendous obstacles to leave poverty, and continues to give back to the community. Comments from Joan Macik (MAW-sick), executive director, and Rhonda Otteson (OUGHT-a-son), housing services manager and the award winner - both with Heartland Community Action Agency, Inc.
CA Carpool Lanes Filling up with Single Drivers
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document.write("Public News Service - September 2, 2010
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document.write("Los Angeles, CA - Just before the busy Labor Day holiday driving period, California this week upgraded its laws, allowing more single-driver cars in high-occupancy vehicle (HOV), or carpool, lanes. That\'s to include those driving the next generation of low-emission vehicles. More states around the country are considering similar legislation. Is this better than having two or more people in a car? Will this lead to congested carpool lanes? Answers from Jay Friedland (FREED-land), legislative director, Plug In America.
Fighting Childhood Obesity a Family Affair
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document.write("Public News Service - September 1, 2010
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document.write("Kansas City, MO - September is the first-ever Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. It\'s a family affair when it comes to successfully fighting childhood obesity. Comments from Dr. Sarah Hampl, medical director of weight management programs with Children\'s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics.
New Website to Help Iowa Voters Compare Candidates
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document.write("Public News Service - September 1, 2010
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document.write("Des Moines, IA – Starting today (Wednesday) voters can go online and see exactly where the two candidates for Governor stand on a dozen child policy issues - one area of the campaign getting little press attention. Comments from Charles Bruner, director of the Child and Family Policy Center.
Feedback Sought on New OR Health Reform Plan
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document.write("Public News Service - August 31, 2010
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document.write("Corvallis, OR - This month, the Oregon Health Policy Board takes its show on the road, with a series of six meetings to discuss progress on its Comprehensive Plan for Health Reform and ask for some opinions. The board wants to hear in particular from individuals and small businesses about how they want the new health insurance exchange to work. The first meeting is Wed., Sept. 1, in Corvallis. Comments from Jeremy Vanderhay, community engagement coordinator, Oregon Health Authority.