Public News Service - Social Issues

Clergy, prosecuting attorneys, judges, relatives of murder victims, and the brother of the "Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski are gathering tonight in Montana ...Read More

Minnesota non-profits are reacting to President Bush's proposed $3 trillion budget, which includes an increase in military spending. The proposal ...Read More

As they begin the 2007 legislative session, state lawmakers are expected to file several prescription drug bills. One proposal would require ...Read More

New Yorkers have a new law protecting them from identity theft. As part of "National Consumer Protection Week," consumers are being reminded they ...Read More

Governor Spitzer kicked off a statewide tour Monday at the state capital to promote his budget policies, including a $7-billion boost to the state's ...Read More

Idaho's low unemployment rate is nothing to brag about, according to a report released today. The survey, perfomed by the Northwest Federation of ...Read More

Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would help train workers for living-wage jobs in the state, but a new report released today shows they ...Read More

The percentage of South Dakota children who live in poverty has increased in the past five years. That's the finding of new research comparing South ...Read More

Today, the White House releases the President's proposed 2008 federal budget. It's expected to contain more money for the Pentagon, for the wars in ...Read More

The New York Department of Motor Vehicles is getting some tough criticism for a three-year-old rule that requires proof of immigration status in order ...Read More