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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - October 22, 2024
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Teen in custody after 5 found dead in shooting at home in Washington state; and Voting at 16-more than a teen dream; How greener schoolyards benefit Colorado kids, communities; Mental health takes center stage in NC superintendent race.

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2024Talks - October 22, 2024
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Elon Musk's controversial voter incentives, union mobilization in key states, Connecticut's new early voting options, Florida's climate change concerns and rising fears of post-election violence highlight ongoing political tensions leading up to Election Day.

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The Yonder Report - October 17, 2024

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New rural hospitals are becoming a reality in Wyoming and Kansas, a person who once served time in San Quentin has launched a media project at California prisons, and a Colorado church is having a 'Rocky Mountain High.'

Arizona

Monday, October 21, 2024

As heat persists in AZ, Tempe city leaders celebrate environmental investments

As the end of October approaches, parts of Arizona are still grappling with relentless heat, which is why environmental advocates are congratulating …

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Around 25% of older voters identify as family caregivers, according to the poll. (Adobe Stock)
Poll: Older AZ voters will be decisive in this year's election

Arizona voters 50 and older are "extremely motivated" to vote in next month's election, now less than 20 days away. And while most have already made …

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Households with incomes in the top 1% will receive an average tax cut of more than $60,000 in 2025, compared to an average tax cut of less than $500 for households in the bottom 60%, according to the Tax Policy Center (Adobe Stock)
Trump's 2017 tax code up for renewal next year, draws criticism in AZ

Arizona workers, retirees and small business owners say they'll be left to pick up the slack when the wealthy and big corporations don't pay their …

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Between 2010 and 2022, the percentage of U.S. Latinos with at least a bachelor's degree increased from 8.9% to 13.6%. (Adobe Stock)
Report: Latinos in AZ are an economic powerhouse

Latinos in Arizona are an economic powerhouse, according to a new report. It shows the United States gross domestic product for Latinos was more than …

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Around 90% of young voters in Arizona say the cost of living is a serious concern to them, followed by affordable housing (86%) and protecting the water supply (81%), according to Arizona State University. (Adobe Stock)
AZ voting advocates switch focus to voter education

Now that the deadline to register to vote in Arizona has passed, voting-rights advocates are switching their focus to voter education. Today…

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Lt. Gov. Penny Flanagan, DFL-Minn., could become the first Native American woman to serve as governor if the Harris-Walz ticket wins the White House. (Office of the Governor)
Early voting begins in AZ, as candidates court 'powerful' Native vote

It is the first day of early voting in Arizona and both presidential hopefuls will be making their cases to voters. Gov. Tim Walz, DFL-Minn.…

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Voters with disabilities who are unable to leave their home or facility where they are residing, may be able to obtain assistance from a Special Elections Board to assist them in voting, according to Disability Rights Arizona.(Adobe Stock)
Last day to register in AZ focuses on voters with disabilities

Today is the last day in Arizona to register online to vote in next month's election. And that means voting rights advocates in the battleground …

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Around 74% of Arizona's electric vehicles are Teslas, according to Recurrent. (Adobe Stock)
It's National Drive Electric Week, AZ's EV sector grows

It is National Drive Electric Week and the Arizona Public Interest Research Group Education Fund wants to raise awareness about the benefits electric …

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Living roots reduce soil erosion and provide food for organisms like earthworms and microbes that cycle the nutrients plants need, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Adobe Stock)
AZ nonprofit teaches sustainable practices to next gen farmers

By Lauren Kobley for Cronkite News.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Arizona News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Publi…

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The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential and available 24/7, in English and Spanish, at 1-833-852-6262. (Adobe Stock)
AZ maternal mental health expert: 'It's OK to not be OK'

More babies are born in the fall than any other time of year but it also means more new mothers are struggling with what is sometimes called the "baby…

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ASU alumna Sonia Reyes Corella (far right) and her children (from left) David Callahan and Danielle Corella can trace their family history to Mexican pioneer Manuela Sánchez Sotelo, who contributed to ASU's founding. (Sonia Reyes Corella)
ASU alum traces lineage to Mexican pioneer who helped establish the university

It took one Arizona State University alumna years to find out she is a descendant of a Mexican pioneer, who was foundational in the creation of ASU…

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One in six K-12 teachers nationally works in a district touched by gun violence since the 2019-2020 school year, according to research from RAND. (Adobe Stock)
AZ struggles to foster teacher morale in charged social, political climate

Research shows 86% of public schools nationwide report challenges in hiring teachers and the state of Arizona is no stranger to the struggle…

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