PNS Daily Newscast - January 18, 2020
The pandemic isn't stopping MLK Day celebrations of justice, equality and public service; the Maryland Justice Program fights for a women's pre-release program.
2021Talks - January 18, 2021
Quiet weekend; Kamala Harris set to resign from U.S. Senate; Biden announces ambitious plans for his first 10 days; and Lindsey Graham has warnings for both President and President-elect.
Archive: March 5, 2010

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - A new statewide Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) poll finds 49 percent of Tennesseans say President Obama could do more to cooperate with Republicans in Congress on health care reform. But, MTSU poll director Dr. Ken Blake says, when asked about specific provisions of t ...Read More

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. - Groups working to stop hunger in Connecticut are challenging those of us who generally have plenty to eat. Foodshare is encouraging Nutmeggers to join the SNAP into Action Against Hunger Challenge in March, urging residents to try living on three dollars a day for food - the allo ...Read More

RICHMOND, Virg. - A Virginia consulting company is joining 2,500 other companies from around the nation in supporting Congressional action on clean energy and climate legislation. The American Businesses for Clean Energy (ABCE) coalition, which includes Gap and Warner Music Group, is an initiative t ...Read More

NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois learning disabilities groups and Special Olympics are spending this week trying to heighten awareness of the words "retard" and "retarded," as well as the damaging impact they have on families of those with physical and cognitive impairments. This week, they convinced thousan ...Read More

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. - A Wisconsin florist is joining 2,500 other companies from around the nation in supporting Congressional action on clean energy and climate legislation. The American Businesses for Clean Energy (ABCE) coalition, which includes Gap and Warner Music Group is an initiative to demonstr ...Read More

SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Plans are underway in Wyoming to build an entirely new type of nursing home - one that looks, and acts, more like a home instead of a hospital. It's called a "green house," where 12 people, each with his or her own bedroom and bathroom, share meals at the same table. Nursing assista ...Read More

CINCINNATI, Ohio - An Ohio HVAC and building commissioning company is joining 2,500 other companies from around the nation in supporting Congressional action on clean energy and climate legislation. The American Businesses for Clean Energy (ABCE) coalition, which includes Gap and Warner Bros., is an ...Read More

BOISE, Idaho - Idaho's pool of foster parents could soon grow larger. Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would put qualified grandparents, and other willing relatives, at the top of the list of potential foster parents when a child has to be removed from a home. State Rep, Sharon Block (R ...Read More