Monday, July 4, 2022

PNS Daily Newscast - July 4, 2022
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July 4th: an opportunity to examine the state of U.S. Democracy in places like MT; disturbing bodycam video of a fatal police shooting in Ohio; ripple effects from SCOTUS environmental ruling.

2022Talks - July 4, 2022
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The Biden administration works to ensure abortion access, Liz Cheney says Jan 6th committee could call for criminal charges against Trump, and extreme heat and a worker shortage dampens firework shows.

The Yonder Report - June 30, 2022
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From flying saucers to bologna: America's summer festivals kick off, rural hospitals warn they do not have the necessities to respond in the post-Roe scramble, advocates work to counter voter suppression, and campaigns encourage midterm voting in Indian Country.

New Hampshire

Annual infections have decreased by more than two-thirds since the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. (Adobe Stock)
Annual infections have decreased by more than two-thirds since the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. (Adobe Stock)
Doctors, Advocates: Know Your Status This National HIV Testing Day

Today is National HIV Testing Day, and doctors and advocates for people living with HIV and AIDS are urging everyone to make sure they know their …

According to a report from The Sentencing Project, because most carjackings are not solved, there is no reliable age profile of the people committing the crime. (Nomad_Soul/Adobe Stock)
According to a report from The Sentencing Project, because most carjackings are not solved, there is no reliable age profile of the people committing the crime. (Nomad_Soul/Adobe Stock)
Report: Youth Crime Way Down in Last 20 Years in NH, U.S.

New research found reports of skyrocketing youth crime are not only unfounded, but are fueling calls for stricter punishments. Data from the …

In addition to funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, infrastructure dollars will also be coming into the Granite State for broadband. (Andrey Popov/Adobe Stock)
In addition to funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, infrastructure dollars will also be coming into the Granite State for broadband. (Andrey Popov/Adobe Stock)
NH Gets $50 Million from Feds for Broadband Buildout

New Hampshire is getting $50 million dollars from the federal government to expand broadband access. According to the White House, the money…

In addition to the March for Our Lives protest in Nashua, there's also one in Littleton. (michelmond/Adobe Stock)
In addition to the March for Our Lives protest in Nashua, there's also one in Littleton. (michelmond/Adobe Stock)
NH Students Urge Lawmakers to Take Gun Violence Prevention Seriously

After the recent mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, New Hampshire students are taking to the streets to advocate for stricter …

As the state with the most voters in the country registered as
As the state with the most voters in the country registered as "undeclared," or without a party affiliation, New Hampshire requires congressional maps that give neither party an advantage, according to Open Democracy. (Adobe Stock)
NH Candidates, Voters Deal with Last-Minute Map Change

New Hampshire political candidates and voters must now contend with the state's last-minute approval of a new congressional-district map. On Tuesday…

The most recent expansion of the Second Chance Pell Experiment brings the program to a total of 200 schools across the United States. (Fibonacci Blue/Adobe Stock)
The most recent expansion of the Second Chance Pell Experiment brings the program to a total of 200 schools across the United States. (Fibonacci Blue/Adobe Stock)
Two NH Community Colleges Join Second Chance Pell Experiment

Two community colleges in New Hampshire are joining the Second Chance Pell Experiment through the U.S. Department of Education to offer courses and …

Experts from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities estimate up to 15 million people could lose Medicaid coverage when states review eligibility once the public health emergency ends. (Adobe Stock)
Experts from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities estimate up to 15 million people could lose Medicaid coverage when states review eligibility once the public health emergency ends. (Adobe Stock)
Report: States Need to Prepare for Medicaid Eligibility Review

A new report urges states to take steps to minimize Medicaid coverage loss when the state of emergency for the pandemic comes to an end. COVID …

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Jim Liberty Cabin is on the site of Peak House, a hotel that was built in 1891 and eventually destroyed by a windstorm. (NH Division of Historical Resources)
Cemeteries, Landscapes New to NH Register of Historic Places

Five properties are newly added to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places this Historic Preservation Month. The list includes two …

A bill before the New Hampshire General Court would require parental notification if students see a school counselor. (Adobe Stock)
A bill before the New Hampshire General Court would require parental notification if students see a school counselor. (Adobe Stock)
NH Groups: "Parental Bill of Rights" Undermines Privacy, Harms Students

The New Hampshire Senate is holding a floor vote today on a bill they are calling the "parental bill of rights" but which advocates for LGBTQ+ young p…

According to the Guttmacher Institute, 26 states have laws on the books banning abortion that could go into effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. (Lorie Shaull/Flickr)
According to the Guttmacher Institute, 26 states have laws on the books banning abortion that could go into effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. (Lorie Shaull/Flickr)
NH Groups Prepare for SCOTUS Decision on Roe v. Wade

Lawmakers and pro-choice advocates want Granite Staters to know that abortion is legal in New Hampshire, and will stay that way at least until the …

New Hampshire does not currently use provisional ballots, but a proposed bill would create a similar system called
New Hampshire does not currently use provisional ballots, but a proposed bill would create a similar system called "affidavit ballots." (roibu/Adobe Stock)
NH Groups: 'Affidavit Ballot' Bill a Solution to Nonexistent Problem

Good-government groups are pushing back against a bill requiring voters to fill out a ballot which could later be thrown out if they are missing docum…

More than 70% of respondents to a survey said volunteering has become more important to them since the pandemic. (Dragana Gordic/Adobe Stock)
More than 70% of respondents to a survey said volunteering has become more important to them since the pandemic. (Dragana Gordic/Adobe Stock)
NH Group Encourages Giving Back this National Volunteer Week

It's National Volunteer Week, and groups are spotlighting some of the benefits of volunteering, both for individuals and the communities they serve…

 

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