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PNS Daily Newscast - February 26, 2021
A new study finds big gains in living-wage jobs under Biden Infrastructure Plan; U.S. House passes major protections for LGBTQ Americans.
2021Talks - February 26, 2021
A $15 minimum wage is out for now; Capitol Police on past and current threats; House passes major milestone for equality; and voting rights targeted across the nation.
Archive: August 31, 2016
Click to downloadMADISON, Wis. - Every day in the United States, eight people are killed and more than 1,000 are injured by crashes involving distracted drivers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wisconsin is one of 46 states that have laws against texting while driving, but a new law tha ...Read More
PORTLAND, Ore. - Health-care plans in Oregon are considering a new aspect of people's health and well-being: stable housing. Care providers are looking to tackle a big issue in Oregon, which ranks in the top five for rates of homelessness. The nonprofit CareOregon is supporting this new task by giv ...Read More
CASHIERS, N.C. - Across the state, children are pouring into classrooms as the school year begins. While they prepare to soak up reading, math and other skills, local land trusts are giving them opportunities to learn about the outdoors as well. The Kids in Nature program, coordinated by the Highla ...Read More
BOSTON – Supporters of the Boston College Graduate Employees Union are taking advantage of the start of the fall semester to build on the momentum of a major ruling last week. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling restores union and collective bargaining rights to graduate student ...Read More
PHILADELPHIA – Ozone smog from oil and gas pollution will cause more than 30,000 summertime childhood asthma attacks in Pennsylvania in 2025, according to a new report. There are more than 100,000 oil and gas wells, compressors and other facilities in the state. And while you can't see it, t ...Read More
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Rising sea levels from global climate change are threatening wildlife, recreation and economies along the America's eastern seacoast, but a new report outlines steps to reduce the impact and adapt to changes. The National Wildlife Federation report, “Changing Tides,&# ...Read More
DES MOINES, Iowa - The use of cover crops as fodder for livestock is picking up steam in parts of Iowa, and a new project aims to quantify the possible dollar return. Practical Farmers of Iowa is conducting research with livestock producers planting cover crops in the North Raccoon Watershed to est ...Read More
SEATTLE - Seattle is being officially recognized as an "Age-Friendly" city today, joining more than 100 communities around the world. Over the next five years, Seattle will invest in projects aimed at making the city safer for seniors, such as widening sidewalks, providing better and more affordabl ...Read More
