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PNS Daily Newscast - June 4, 2020

Four former Minneapolis police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd now face criminal charges; faith leaders call for action against racial injustice.

2020Talks - June 4, 2020

The 2020 Census, delayed because of the new coronavirus, is ramping back up to provide an accurate count so, among other things, states can redraw districts for 2021 and 2022. Plus, national figures across the country decry President Trump's response to protests.

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Public News Service - Arkansas

Regular exercise is important for flexibility as a person ages. (AARP Arkansas)

Free Yoga Helping Arkansans Stay Healthy, Active at Home

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Staying safe at home doesn't have to mean staying still. And health experts say movement is especially important for older ...Read More

Early studies from researchers at Harvard University found a small increase in long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to a large increase in the COVID-19 death rate. (Adobe Stock)<br />

EPA Won't Tighten Air Standards; Experts Warn of Health Issues

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Environmental Protection Agency says it plans to leave current limits on air pollution unchanged, but critics say the ...Read More

A growing body of racial and ethnic data reveal COVID-19's severe impact on low-income and minority communities. (Adobe Stock)

Racial Health Inequities Compounded by COVID-19

Monday, May 18, 2020

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting black and brown communities. Looking at states that have released coronavirus data by ...Read More

Researchers estimate more than 1 million children were missed in the U.S. population count for the 2010 Census. (Adobe Stock)

Counting Kids in Census Critical to Combat Effects of Pandemic

Monday, May 11, 2020

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Arkansas households can fill out their 2020 Census form online or by phone; that's the message children's advocacy groups want ...Read More

Tight working conditions on production lines in meat and poultry processing facilities make it impossible for workers to adhere to 6-foot distancing. (Adobe Stock)

‘Raise Wages, Slow the Lines’ Advocates for Poultry Workers Say

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- COVID-19 is spreading like wildfire among poultry workers, and President Donald Trump has issued an executive order giving ...Read More

Juvenile court officials say school closures as a result of the coronavirus pandemic have contributed to a nationwide drop in youth arrests and detention. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, April 27, 2020

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Arrests of young people are down across the country, and a new analysis by the Annie E. Casey Foundation suggests the ...Read More

Arkansas is one of a few states that have not implemented a stay-at-home order to curb the spread of COVID-19. (Adobe Stock)

AR Creates Economic Recovery Task Force as Virus Spread Remains Uncertain

Monday, April 20, 2020

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced a new Economic Recovery Task Force to help Arkansas communities bounce back from the COVID-19 ...Read More

In 2014, immigrants in northwest Arkansas contributed more than $3 billion to the region's economy. (Adobe Stock)

As Pandemic Continues, Concern Immigrants Could Be Missed in Census

Monday, April 13, 2020

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The COVID-19 pandemic is making efforts to ensure immigrants in the state are all accounted for in the 2020 Census more ...Read More

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