Thursday, October 28, 2021

PNS Daily Newscast - October 28, 2021
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Authorities say the projectile that killed a cinematographer on a film set was a live round, plus Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court will hear arguments about the fairness of the state's school funding system.

2021Talks - October 28, 2021
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Republicans skewer President Biden over rising energy prices, Biden taps Washington GOP Secretary of State Kim Wyman to oversee election security, and the U.S. pushes to have WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange extradited.

The Yonder Report - October 28, 2021
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Heeding grandma's advice on COVID vaccine; restoring traditional health practices in native communities; agri-therapy for veterans suffering post-traumatic stress; and how myths, monsters and legends spur tourism. Available for download every Wednesday at 3pm MT.

Hunger/Food/Nutrition

Research shows low-income families spend a much higher percentage of their income on food than families with a higher income. (Adobe Stock)
Research shows low-income families spend a much higher percentage of their income on food than families with a higher income. (Adobe Stock)
Ogden Legislator Leads Push to Eliminate Utah's Food Tax

OGDEN, Utah - Utah is one of only a handful of states that taxes food, but one state legislator says taxing groceries should become a thing of the …

There are an estimated 42,000 farms in Arkansas, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Adobe Stock)
There are an estimated 42,000 farms in Arkansas, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Adobe Stock)
USDA Audit Can Help Small AR Farms Expand to Wholesale

SPRINGDALE, Ark. -- New efforts are underway to help small-scale farms in Arkansas expand their business. The Food Conservancy, a northwest Arkansas …

Since the pandemic, New Mexico has started 49 new food-distribution points in seven counties, according to the Roadrunner Food Bank. (NAACP)
Since the pandemic, New Mexico has started 49 new food-distribution points in seven counties, according to the Roadrunner Food Bank. (NAACP)
As Pandemic Wanes, Food Insecurity Lingers

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- As the pandemic wanes, hunger and food insecurity are also on the decline, but the need is still far above pre-pandemic levels…

A survey found that increased SNAP benefits during the pandemic helped families eat healthier foods. (Adobe Stock)<br />
A survey found that increased SNAP benefits during the pandemic helped families eat healthier foods. (Adobe Stock)
Report: Pandemic Assistance Programs a Lifeline for Ohioans

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A new survey of Ohioans confirms assistance programs have been a lifeline for families reeling from the effects of the pandemic…

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Curtis "Gunny" Jones, left, and Sanjay Srivastava have won top honors from AARP Maryland for their exceptional community service this past year. (AARP Maryland)
MD Seniors Honored for Aiding Vets, Nourishing Hungry

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Two Maryland men have received AARP Maryland's highest honors for folks age 50 and older for giving back to their communities…

Food insecurity in Virginia rose to 22.5% during the first few months of the pandemic, according to the Northwestern Institute for Policy Research. (Adobe Stock)
Food insecurity in Virginia rose to 22.5% during the first few months of the pandemic, according to the Northwestern Institute for Policy Research. (Adobe Stock)
New Focus on Collecting Heart-Healthy Food Pantry Items

RICHMOND, Va. - Demand at Virginia food banks has skyrocketed during the pandemic, and a new effort aims to get these community lifelines fully …

One proposal in Congress would invest $35 billion to expand access to school and summer meals. (New Africa/Adobe Stock)
One proposal in Congress would invest $35 billion to expand access to school and summer meals. (New Africa/Adobe Stock)
Build Back Better Act Could Drastically Cut Child Hunger, Advocates Say

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Groups fighting child hunger say the Build Back Better plan in Congress could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity to cut down on …

Through P-EBT, eligible schoolchildren receive temporary emergency nutrition benefits loaded on EBT cards that are used to purchase food. (Oleg Magni/Pexels)
Through P-EBT, eligible schoolchildren receive temporary emergency nutrition benefits loaded on EBT cards that are used to purchase food. (Oleg Magni/Pexels)
Florida OK'd for More than $1B in P-EBT Funding for Children

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- After weeks of pressure on Gov. Ron DeSantis to apply for a one-time pandemic food-stamp program, this week Florida became the …

Advocates for ending hunger say pandemic-related SNAP increases played a role in keeping food insecurity numbers stable in 2020. (jetcityimage/Adobe Stock)
Advocates for ending hunger say pandemic-related SNAP increases played a role in keeping food insecurity numbers stable in 2020. (jetcityimage/Adobe Stock)
Hoosiers to See Increase in SNAP Benefits Next Month

INDIANAPOLIS -- Hoosiers enrolled in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see an increase in their monthly benefits start…

The Thrifty Food Program, which is used to determine SNAP benefits, has been overhauled for the first time since 1975. (Kristina Blohkin/Adobe Stock)
The Thrifty Food Program, which is used to determine SNAP benefits, has been overhauled for the first time since 1975. (Kristina Blohkin/Adobe Stock)
SNAP Food Benefits to Increase Starting Tomorrow

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Almost 848,000 people in Tennessee will see their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits go up by about 21…

For the next few months, many California farmers markets will offer $15 in vouchers for every $15 spent by families in the Cal Fresh program. (SEE LA)
For the next few months, many California farmers markets will offer $15 in vouchers for every $15 spent by families in the Cal Fresh program. (SEE LA)
SNAP, Market Match Benefits to Increase on Friday

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Good news for low-income families who depend on SNAP, the federal food-assistance program: Their monthly allotment will go up by …

Las Cruces' Camp Hope provides temporary, transitional shelter in the form of tents, showers and cooking facilities while people experiencing homelessness transition to permanent housing. (nmcommunityofhope.org)
Las Cruces' Camp Hope provides temporary, transitional shelter in the form of tents, showers and cooking facilities while people experiencing homelessness transition to permanent housing. (nmcommunityofhope.org)
Desert Hope: A Las Cruces Option for People Who've Been Homeless

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - A new apartment complex built to serve people who've been chronically unhoused in Las Cruces was three-quarters full when it …

 

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