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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - May 16, 2025
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Millions under threat of strong tornadoes and violent winds as storm danger increases Friday; Expanded Clean Slate laws in NC, US could improve public safety; TX farmers and ranchers benefit from federal conservation funds; Head Start supports WA parents, celebrates 60 years.

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2025Talks - May 16, 2025
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Omaha elects its first Black mayor, U.S. Supreme Court considers whether lower courts can prevent Trump administration's removal of birthright citizenship, and half of states consider their own citizenship requirements for voter registration.

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The Yonder Report - May 15, 2025
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New Mexico's acequia irrigation system is a model of democratic governance, buying a house in rural America will get harder under the Trump administration's draft 2026 budget, and physicians and medical clinics serving rural America are becoming a rarity.

Shanteya Hudson

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Shanteya Hudson is a journalist who covers the Southeast. Shanteya comes to Public News with experience as a TV News Reporter having covered a wide range of topics in Alabama and North Carolina. She has a Master’s degree in Public Relations from Full Sail University and a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Troy University. Shanteya is a resident of Georgia and loves to spend time with family and travel.


Languages Spoken: English

Topic Expertise: Interests: Mental Health, Education, Healthcare, and Community Issues

Local Expertise: Georgia, North Carolina

Location: Georgia

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On March 7, 1965, police and state troopers brutally attacked civil rights marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala. Known as Bloody Sunday, the violence left many injured and sparked national outrage, fueling the fight for voting rights. (Adobe Stock)

GA performance honors Bloody Sunday, spotlights today’s challenges

Sixty years ago this weekend, young activists marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, demanding their right to vote and changing …

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In a letter to Alabama's congressional delegation, Faith in Action asks for stronger oversight and accountability, urging lawmakers to crack down on corruption, enforce existing laws and protect the voters who put them in office. (Adobe Stock)

AL faith leaders call for more congressional oversight of Trump team

Faith leaders across Alabama are raising concerns about what they see as an overreach of executive power, urging the state's congressional delegation …

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The Alabama Department of Labor reported the state's labor force participation rate rose to 57.7% in December. (Lane Erickson/Adobe Stock)

AL moves bill to tighten unemployment compensation rules

A bill moving through the Alabama Legislature could change how people who are unemployed can qualify for benefits. House Bill 29, sponsored by Rep…

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The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act would require all Americans to provide proof of citizenship in person when registering to vote or updating their voter information, creating new hurdles for many eligible voters. (Adobe Stock)

Voting rights advocates warn SAVE Act could block voters in GA, U.S.

The U.S. House is preparing to vote on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, a bill voting rights groups said would block millions from …

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The Prison Policy Initiative reports at least 28 states, including Alabama, have faced significant issues with bond forfeitures, raising concerns about accountability in the bail system. (Adobe Stock)

Alabama lawmakers explore bail reform

Alabama lawmakers are weighing a proposal to overhaul the state's bail system. House Bill 42, sponsored by Sen. Christopher England, D-Tuscaloosa…

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In 2022, an estimated 4.4 million Americans - roughly 2% of the voting-age population - were barred from voting due to restrictive laws and policies, many rooted in post-Reconstruction-era disenfranchisement. (Adobe Stock)

AL advocates push to restore voting rights for the formerly incarcerated

An Alabama group is urging lawmakers to simplify the voter restoration process for people who have lost their right to vote. In Alabama, more than 8% …

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In January, President Joe Biden permanently protected more than 625 million acres of federal waters, including areas in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific and Alaska. (JT Jeeraphun/Adobe Stock)

Environmental groups challenge offshore protection rollbacks in AL, U.S.

Environmental groups are suing to stop plans to expand offshore drilling across 625 million acres of federal waters. Advocates argue President …

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According to the Good Food Institute, alternative proteins - from plants, fermentation or cultivated animal cells - demand far less land and water, emit fewer greenhouse gases and generate significantly less pollution than traditional meat products. (Adobe Stock)

Anti 'processed food' push could backfire on GA, US plant-based products

By Grace Hussain for Sentient.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for Georgia News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabor…

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In 2023, suicides accounted for 55% of gun-related deaths in the United States, the highest percentage recorded since at least 1979. (Adobe Stock)

AL Senate advances bill to help veterans facing mental health struggles

The Alabama Senate has passed a bill which would give gun owners struggling with mental health challenges the option to voluntarily surrender their fi…

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Research shows when it comes to coping with winter, Americans say staying connected helps the most - 46% turn to friends and family, while 35% rely on extra sleep or getting outdoors. (Carlos David/Adobe Stock)

How Georgians can beat the 'winter blues'

As the temperatures drop, some Georgians are feeling more than just the winter chill. Nearly 40% of Americans experience the seasonal mood changes …

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