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PNS Daily Newscast - May 29, 2020
More than a dozen Internal Affairs complaints against the Minneapolis Police officer involved in the death of George Floyd; we report on what's behind the current tensions.
2020Talks - May 29, 2020
Republican Voters Against Trump just launched and plans to spend $10 million on the 2020 campaign. And President Trump signed an executive order making social media companies liable for content their users post.
Environment
Friday, May 29, 2020
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - There's a new tool to help both Missouri consumers and farmers affected by recent meat shortages. The Missouri Farm Bureau has launched a new database of farmers who sell their meat products directly to consumers.
Over the past several weeks ...Read More
Friday, May 29, 2020
PORTLAND, Ore. - Edible food is wasted on a massive scale in the United States, but there are signs that it could be coming back to Americans' plates.
The Upcycled Food Association has officially defined "upcycled food," paving the way for a certification program akin to organic labeling later this year. One member company, Caskai ...Read More
Health and Wellness
Friday, May 29, 2020
RICHMOND, Va. - As the new coronavirus pandemic increases depression and anxiety for folks across the nation, a mental health campaign is boosting support for vulnerable military veterans.
The Veterans Administration launched its "Now Is the Time" program to help veterans deal with emotional challenges - not only in May ...Read More
Thursday, May 28, 2020
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The coronavirus pandemic is hitting the Latino community particularly hard across the nation, and in Maryland, Latino residents in Prince George's County now may get some help.
A coalition is raising funds to provide emergency assistance for the Langley Park community there ...Read More
Social Issues
Friday, May 29, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - LGBTQ people in the southern U.S. are living under the "most hostile policy landscape" in the country, according to a new report that says Florida may be the exception.
The report by the Movement Advancement Project examined 14 southern states and found unfriendly policies for the one in three individuals who identify as ...Read More
Friday, May 29, 2020
BAR HARBOR, Maine - Demand for emergency food from food pantries is up around 50% in Maine since the COVID-19 outbreak. And when you live on an island, it can be that much harder to get.
The Maine Seacoast Mission has gotten creative to deliver groceries to people on the islands who need them ...Read More
