skip to main content
skip to newscasts

Friday, December 19, 2025

Public News Service Logo
facebook instagram linkedin reddit youtube twitter
view newscast page
play newscast audioPlay

New report finds apprenticeships increasing for WA; TN nursing shortage slated to continue amid federal education changes; NC college students made away of on-campus resources to fight food insecurity; DOJ will miss deadline to release all Epstein files; new program provides glasses to visually impaired Virginians; Line 5 pipeline fight continues in Midwest states; and NY Gov. Kathy Hochul agrees to sign medical aid in dying bill in early 2026.

view newscast page
play newscast audioPlay

Legal fights over free speech, federal power, and public accountability take center stage as courts, campuses and communities confront the reach of government authority.

view newscast page
play newscast audioPlay

States are waiting to hear how much money they'll get from the Rural Health Transformation Program, the DHS is incentivizing local law enforcement to join the federal immigration crackdown and Texas is creating its own Appalachian Trail.

Doug Ramsey


Location: Phoenix, AZ

CONTACT

Latest Work

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 …

play audio

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 …

play audio

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 …

play audio

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 …

play audio

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 …

play audio

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…

play audio

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…

play audio

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 …

play audio

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 …

play audio

¿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…

play audio

Phone: 303.448.9105 Toll Free: 888.891.9416 Fax: 208.247.1830 Your trusted member- and audience-supported news source since 1996 Copyright © 2021