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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: January 27, 2021
Click to downloadRALEIGH, N.C. -- President Joe Biden will release a slew of executive orders aimed at curbing pollution, conserving natural lands, and addressing environmental injustice. Among the orders, he'll establish a new Office of Climate Change at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to address ...Read More
HOUSTON -- A newly completed oyster habitat in Galveston Bay promotes conservation while still recognizing the importance of commercial oyster harvesting to the region's economy. The 40-acre sustainable habitat, just outside of Houston, is the first dual sanctuary and commercial harvest reef of its ...Read More
MIAMI -- As Florida faces the consequences of climate change -- from rising sea levels to more frequent and more severe hurricanes -- experts predict many coastal communities will be displaced in the coming years. John Paul Mejia, a Miami-based organizer with the Sunrise Movement, said many Black a ...Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Some 77% of Tennessee households with college plans say those plans have changed due to the pandemic, according to a new report. The data show plans were more likely to change in households with members planning to work toward a certificate or associate degree. Megan Fasules, a ...Read More
SEATTLE -- A measure in the Washington Legislature would make justice for all communities the bedrock of environmental policies in the state. The Healthy Environment for All Act (HEAL Act) would incorporate environmental justice for communities of color and front-line communities into law. Guiller ...Read More
SANTA FE, N.M. -- The New Mexico Senate has agreed to take up a bill that would increase penalties for produced water spills by the oil and gas industry. "Produced water" is the flowback from fracking, known to contain dangerous chemicals and heavy metals toxic to humans. Camilla Feibelman, direct ...Read More
DES MOINES, Iowa - Health disparities in the United States are getting more attention, between the pandemic and last year's social-justice protests. In Iowa, certain barriers are being addressed, including mistrust of health agencies and providers. State health officials have said Iowa mirrors nati ...Read More
MINNEAPOLIS -- Groups that fight hunger say they're seeing more need for food assistance in the pandemic, and they hope "nutrition security" is part of any effort to increase access. In Minnesota, one business is trying a unique approach that puts people before profits. Kurt Vickman, founder of Go ...Read More
