Friday, October 22, 2021

PNS Daily Newscast - October 22, 2021
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Some states entice people back to the workplace by increasing safety standards and higher minimum wage; Bannon held in Contempt of Congress; and the latest cyber security concerns.

2021Talks - October 22, 2021
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House votes to hold Bannon in contempt of Congress; Trump announces new social media platform TRUTH Social; and the Biden administration says it will continue to expel migrants under Title 42.

The Yonder Report - October 21, 2021
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An all-Black Oklahoma town joins big cities in seeking reparations; a Kentucky vaccination skeptic does a 180; telehealth proves invaluable during pandemic; and spooky destinations lure tourists at Halloween.

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Gov. Tom Wolf already has increased the minimum wage for state employees and contractors, which is set to reach $15 an hour by July 2024. (Gov. Tom Wolf/Flickr)
Gov. Tom Wolf already has increased the minimum wage for state employees and contractors, which is set to reach $15 an hour by July 2024. (Gov. Tom Wolf/Flickr)

Friday, October 22, 2021

Gov. Pushes for PA Worker Safety, Higher Minimum Wage

PITTSBURGH - As businesses across the country deal with a massive labor shortage, Pennsylvania aims to entice people back to the workplace by …

The theme for this year's International Credit Union Day is
The theme for this year's International Credit Union Day is "building financial health for a brighter tomorrow." (snowing12/Adobe Stock)

Thursday, October 21, 2021

It's 73rd Annual International Credit Union Day

PORTLAND, Ore. - Millions of members around the world, including some Oregonians, are observing International Credit Union Day today. This year …

From 2015 to 2020, the price of the brand name drug Victoza, which treats diabetes, increased from $7,936 a year to $11,300 a year in New York. (Adobe Stock)
From 2015 to 2020, the price of the brand name drug Victoza, which treats diabetes, increased from $7,936 a year to $11,300 a year in New York. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, October 21, 2021

AARP-NY to Congress: Let Medicare Negotiate Prescription Prices

ALBANY, N.Y. -- AARP is among the groups urging Congress to pass a proposal to allow Medicare to negotiate lower prescription costs with drug …

More than 74% of military veterans living in Kentucky are over age 50, according to data from AARP. (Adobe Stock)
More than 74% of military veterans living in Kentucky are over age 50, according to data from AARP. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, October 21, 2021

New Online Tool Helps Veterans Navigate Benefits

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A new tool from AARP is designed to help veterans navigate the complex system of figuring out which benefits they may qualify for…

Credit unions were able to provide services to help folks make ends meet before Congress passed pandemic aid last year. (W PRODUCTION/Adobe Stock)
Credit unions were able to provide services to help folks make ends meet before Congress passed pandemic aid last year. (W PRODUCTION/Adobe Stock)

Thursday, October 21, 2021

International Credit Union Day Marks Growing Movement

BOISE, Idaho - Millions of members around the world, including some Idahoans, are observing International Credit Union Day today. This year marks 73…

In addition to protecting shorelines, Minnesota lake advocates say enhanced boater training could protect all lake users from powerful waves that come from bigger watercraft. (Adobe Stock)
In addition to protecting shorelines, Minnesota lake advocates say enhanced boater training could protect all lake users from powerful waves that come from bigger watercraft. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, October 21, 2021

MN Asked to Step Up Boater Training with Certificate Program

BRAINERD, Minn. - Minnesota boat owners are storing their watercraft for the winter. But that isn't stopping the conversation about responsible water …

More than 60% of Washingtonians are members of a credit union. ( www.doglikehorse.com/Adobe Stock)
More than 60% of Washingtonians are members of a credit union. ( www.doglikehorse.com/Adobe Stock)

Thursday, October 21, 2021

WA Credit Unions Celebrate Community Impact

SPOKANE, Wash. - Millions of members around the world, including some Washingtonians, are observing International Credit Union Day today. This year …

Although people spent less time on average on Facebook than some other social media sites, the vast majority said they'd had arguments there. (jpgon/Adobe Stock)
Although people spent less time on average on Facebook than some other social media sites, the vast majority said they'd had arguments there. (jpgon/Adobe Stock)

Thursday, October 21, 2021

How Social Media Design Fuels Online Fights

SEATTLE - Constructive conversations online can seem few and far between. Research from the University of Washington explores how the design of …

The Texas Main Street Program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. (the.texas.gov)
The Texas Main Street Program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. (the.texas.gov)

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Revitalizing America's 'Main Street' One Town at a Time

HOUSTON -- Many U.S. communities with bustling downtowns were better prepared to weather economic fallout from the pandemic, thanks to a decades-old …

The U.S. Postal Service has said 70% of its First Class Mail volume would still be received in one to three days, despite service changes initiated to save the agency money. (Adobe Stock)
The U.S. Postal Service has said 70% of its First Class Mail volume would still be received in one to three days, despite service changes initiated to save the agency money. (Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

CO Labor Organizers: USPS Changes Hit Rural Communities Hardest

BOULDER, Colo. -- Ahead of the busiest season of the year for the U.S. Postal Service, some Colorado labor organizers are voicing concerns about the …

Some consumer groups say stainless-steel cookware is safer than nonstick pans, some of which can contain toxic PFAS chemicals. (Faithie/Adobe Stock)
Some consumer groups say stainless-steel cookware is safer than nonstick pans, some of which can contain toxic PFAS chemicals. (Faithie/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Consumer Groups Urge Faster Action on PFAS “Forever Chemicals”

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- This week, both Congress and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are taking action to combat a class of so-called …

Payday loans often have triple-digit interest rates that can lead consumers into a cycle of debt. (Krossel/Morguefile)
Payday loans often have triple-digit interest rates that can lead consumers into a cycle of debt. (Krossel/Morguefile)

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Groups Slam Feds for Failing to Crack Down on Rent-a-Bank Schemes

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Twenty state Attorneys General, including Aaron Ford from Nevada, are slamming proposed new federal banking guidelines for not …

 

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