Friday, March 31, 2023

PNS Daily Newscast - March 31, 2023
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Donald Trump indicted by Manhattan grand jury; Georgia campaign fights to reopen local hospitals; New Mexico creates first-ever $100M conservation fund.

2023Talks - March 31, 2023
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Former President Donald Trump is indicted by Manhattan's district attorney, House Republicans take aim at renewables in new energy bill and House Dems introduce the Women's Protection Health Act.

The Yonder Report - March 30, 2023
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Small towns respond to a hidden housing and homelessness crisis, a new national weather prediction system will help close the gap between urban and rural forecasting, and more rural communities are eligible for a design project to boost economic development.

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PHOTO: Planned routes for energy transmission lines across the West are being reevaluated as part of a court-ordered settlement. Public comments will be taken until Tues., May 27. Photo credit: U.S. Geological Survey

Time Running Out to Comment on Western Energy Transmission Routes

PHOENIX, Ariz. - A 2009 plan for energy transmission corridors across the West is being revised as part of a court-ordered settlement. The public has …

PHOTO: During National Women's Health Week, women in Arizona and nationwide are being are being reminded of the importance of annual well-woman exams in the prevention and early treatment of disease. CREDIT: University of Alabama.

Prevention Emphasized as AZ Observes Women’s Health Week

PHOENIX, Ariz. - As the state observes National Women's Health Week, Arizona women of all ages are being urged to keep current with their regular …

PHOTO: Children's Action Alliance president Dana Wolfe Naimark expects a bill reforming the state's child welfare system to include additional staffing. She hopes it also includes more transparency and increased child care funding. CREDIT: Children's Action Alliance.

Bill Reforming AZ Child Welfare System Getting Close

PHOENIX – A working group that includes lawmakers from both parties is expected to finalize draft legislation to reform Arizona's child welfare …

PHOTO: Opponents of a huge open-pit copper mine proposed for southeast of Tucson say it would impact the area’s fragile water supply, damaging features such as Cienega Creek. Photo credit: Pima County Regional Flood Control District.

Decision Expected on Open Pit Mine near Tucson

PHOENIX - Approval for a vast open-pit copper mine in the Santa Rita mountains 30 miles southeast of Tucson is expected soon from the U.S. Forest …

PHOTO: A belief that birth control pill effectiveness can be reduced by antibiotics is largely a misunderstanding, according to Planned Parenthood Arizona. Photo credit: National Organization for Women.

Women on the Pill Need Not Worry about Allergy Season Antibiotics

PHOENIX - It's the season for allergies and sinus infections, and there's a concern among women that fighting the sniffles with antibiotics can …

PHOTO: A new Annie E. Casey Foundation report on obstacles to success facing children of color finds only 41-percent of Arizona Latino children ages 3 to 5 are enrolled in pre-school or kindergarten. CREDIT: University of California

Report Details Obstacles to Success for Kids of Color

PHOENIX - According to Census Bureau projections, by 2018, children of color will represent a majority of kids in the United States. By 2030…

PHOTO: Former CPS caseworker Ashley Kelly tells advocates the child welfare system is so overwhelmed that children would sometimes have to spend the night sleeping in state offices. Photo credit: Doug Ramsey.

Zero Hour for Children in State Budget Battle

PHOENIX – Battle lines have formed at the Arizona Legislature over funding for children's programs – specifically for child welfare and sa…

PHOTO: Rep. Debbie McCune-Davis speaks against HB 2526, which would allow sharply higher interest rates and fees on small consumer loans made to Arizona borrowers. CREDIT: Doug Ramsey.

Community Groups Unite Against Bill Raising Small Loan Costs

PHOENIX – Community groups, including AARP Arizona and the Arizona Community Action Association, are urging state senators to reject a bill …

PHOTO: Community health centers such as this one in Marana, Arizona, will be vital to implementation of the Affordable Care Act. This year’s enrollment deadline is just over two weeks away. Photo credit: AACHC

Nonprofit Groups, Volunteers Hustle to Meet ACA Deadline

PHOENIX – As the March 31 signup deadline for the Affordable Care Act approaches, hundreds of Arizona organizations and thousands of volunteers …

FOTO: Un estudio reciente de la AARP revela que ciertas conductas y experiencias de vida aumentan el riesgo de ser victima de un fraude por internet. Cynthia Fagyas, de la AARP Arizona, dice que cambiar sus claves de correo y cuentas bancarias es una sencilla forma de protegerse. (ACENTOS omitidos intencionalmente).

¿Qué tan probable es que usted sea víctima de un fraude en línea?

PHOENIX – Una investigación reciente de la AARP encontró rasgos característicos en la gente que tiene más peligro de se…

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