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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 4, 2021
Click to downloadST. PAUL, Minn. -- Since the pandemic began, many state and federal policies have been enacted to prevent renters from being evicted. But there's also an initiative for struggling homeowners with certain types of mortgages to avoid foreclosure. The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced the fe ...Read More
SEATTLE -- Idaho Gov. Brad Little's workgroup to consider what to do about dwindling salmon numbers has wrapped up, as conservation groups in neighboring states say it's time for a regional approach. Brett VandenHeuvel, executive director of Columbia Riverkeeper, said the warming climate is making ...Read More
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Workers and students who've lost jobs during the pandemic and want to continue their education might be able to receive college credit for previous life or work experience. University of Louisville Professor Matt Bergman said most Kentucky colleges, technical schools and univers ...Read More
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Public-transit ridership has plummeted to historic lows across the U.S., but some North Carolina cities are pushing to sustain public-transit services and improve infrastructure for life after COVID-19. Studies have found neighborhoods with higher numbers of essential workers, a ...Read More
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio's 134th General Assembly opens today, and a key task for 2021 is congressional redistricting. Voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2018 that creates a multi-step, transparent process for drawing congressional districts. New maps are made every 10 years. Catherine Tu ...Read More
MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson is part of a contingent of Senate Republicans planning to challenge the certification of Joe Biden's presidential election victory. One political expert predicts it won't change the outcome, but could harm democracy. Johnson and nearly a dozen other memb ...Read More
