Friday, January 27, 2023

PNS Daily Newscast - January 27, 2023
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A critical number of rural IA nursing homes close; TX lawmakers consider measures to restrict, and expand voting in 2023 Session; and CT groups, and unions call for public-health reforms.

2023Talks - January 27, 2023
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Attorney General announces enforcement actions on ransomware, Democrats discuss border policies, and the FDA is relaxing rules for gay and bisexual men to donate blood.

The Yonder Report - January 26, 2023
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"Brain Gain?" Research shows rural population is actually growing, especially in recreational areas; other small towns are having success offering relocation incentives like free building lots, cash, complimentary dinners and even internet credits; and researchers say the key is flexibility and creativity.

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PHOTO: The Menla Mountain Retreat Center in Phoenicia, New York, will be the site of the first Mindfulness for Leadership Excellence program in the U.S., addressing digital overload. Photo courtesy of Menla Mountain Retreat Center.

"Digital Detox" Retreat First of Its Kind in the U.S.

PHOENICIA, N.Y. - The benefits of putting down the wireless devices are increasingly touted as good for physical and mental health, but it's …

PHOTO: The Pennsylvania State Education Association says it's looking to new Governor Tom Wolf and the state Legislature for ideas to raise and allocate more money for education. Photo courtesy of PSEA.

Pennsylvania Teachers Hope Gov. Wolf Delivers on Education Funding

HARRISBURG, Pa. - One of the key planks of Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's successful gubernatorial campaign was restoring funding cuts made to education…

PHOTO: AARP is fighting tax fraud on two fronts in Pennsylvania this season: warning of scams through its Consumer Issues Task Force, and helping people file their returns at AARP Foundation Tax-Aide locations around the state. Photo credit: tdixon8875/FeaturePics.com.

Pennsylvanians, Beware the Tax Scammer

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Tax season is under way and, with its mid-April deadline, scammers and fraudsters will be looking for victims among the thousands …

IMAGE: This graph shows the decline in income gains going to the so-called

Report: In Current Recovery, No Gains for the "99 Percent" in PA

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Income inequality often is in the news, and a new report confirms that it may be even worse than earlier reported. The report…

PHOTO: Randy Moyer's tongue is just one of many spots where he says he experiences unexplained pain and swelling after his exposure to fracking waste, made up of a mixture of water and toxic chemicals. Photo courtesy of Moyer.

Not All Pennsylvanians Agree with Gov. Wolf's Support of Fracking

HARRISBURG, Pa. - An organization calling itself "Stop Poisoning Pennsylvania" is demonstrating Tuesday at Governor Tom Wolf's inauguration, calling …

PHOTO: Attorney Sara Rose with the Pennsylvania ACLU says a new state law tramples the free speech rights of prisoners and former prisoners. Photo courtesy S. Rose.

ACLU Says Law Silences Free Speech Rights of Prisoners

PITTSBURGH - The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit last week aimed at stopping enforcement of what it calls the "S…

GRAPHIC: Agricultural and conservation activities on Central Pennsylvania creeks, streams and rivers play a significant role in the overall health of Chesapeake Bay, according to the latest biennial report on the state of the bay. Image courtesy of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Update on Health of Chesapeake Bay: Fragile

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The condition of Chesapeake Bay is still very fragile, according to a new report just released by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation…

PHOTO: Residents of Hershey, Pa., drink more beer than the average American, at places like the Troeg's Brewery tasting room, and have sophisticated tastes in beer, earning them a Top Ten spot on a national list of 'Best Beer Cities' for 2014. Photo courtesy of Troeg's Brewery.

Beer and Chocolate? Yes, in Hershey

HERSHEY, Pa. - Hershey, long known as a chocolate-themed family fun destination, is also earning a reputation as a great beer city. "Livability.com" …

Stephanie Gambone with the Philadelphia Youth Network says young people need jobs that come with pre-employment training in order to be successful in the workplace. Image courtesy of the Philadelphia Youth Network.

Employment Rate for Young People Hits 70-Year Low

PHILADELPHIA - Youth employment in America is at its lowest level since World War II, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation…

GRAPH: Millions of American jobs have been lost to trade with China, including tens of thousands in Pennsylvania. Graphic courtesy of the Economic Policy Institute.

U.S.-China Meeting to Discuss Bilateral Trade

HARRISBURG, Pa. — International trade is promoted as a job creator – and it is – but it's all about where the jobs are created…

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