Thursday, January 27, 2022

PNS Daily Newscast - January 28, 2022
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The Indiana House passes a controversial bill barring schools from teaching about Critical Race Theory; and President Biden pledges to place a Black woman on the Supreme Court for the first time.

2022Talks - January 28, 2022
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Justice Stephen Breyer formally announces his retirement; the Dept. of Education will help students who fell behind during the pandemic; and AZ lawmakers consider a bill granting them control over elections.

The Yonder Report - January 27, 2022
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Free COVID tests by mail but some rural Americans need to go the extra mile; farmer storytellers join national campaign to battle corporate consolidation; specialty nurses want more authority; and rare bat gets credit for the mythic margarita.

Tennessee

Nationwide community college enrollment declined 11% in Spring 2021 compared to the year prior, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. (Adobe Stock)
Nationwide community college enrollment declined 11% in Spring 2021 compared to the year prior, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, January 24, 2022

Report: College Degrees Boost Income; TN Program Helps Adult Learners

A new study adds to evidence that higher-education credentials can increase a person's earning power over a lifetime. The research from economists …

While the number of public school teachers of color has grown substantially, the increase has not kept pace with changes in the nation's student population, <a href=according to the National Council on Teacher Quality. (Adobe Stock)">
While the number of public school teachers of color has grown substantially, the increase has not kept pace with changes in the nation's student population, according to the National Council on Teacher Quality. (Adobe Stock)
Race, Gender Factors in TN Teacher Classroom-Observation Scores

New research suggests Tennessee's system for rating a teacher's effectiveness by observing them in the classroom may not be equitable - at a time when…

Undocumented immigrants, youths involved in the juvenile-justice or foster-care system, and people with substance-use disorders are at higher risk for human trafficking, according to the Polaris Project. (Adobe Stock)
Undocumented immigrants, youths involved in the juvenile-justice or foster-care system, and people with substance-use disorders are at higher risk for human trafficking, according to the Polaris Project. (Adobe Stock)
TN Hotline Received More than 1,000 Human-Trafficking Tips in 2021

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and state public health officials said it is important to recognize the warning signs and risk …

Older Americans pay for more than half of prescription drug costs out-of-pocket, and many ration their medications or skip prescription refills due to prices. (Adobe Stock)
Older Americans pay for more than half of prescription drug costs out-of-pocket, and many ration their medications or skip prescription refills due to prices. (Adobe Stock)
Older Americans Can Expect Higher Drug Prices in 2022

Older adults will likely shell out more for healthcare costs in 2022. Medicare beneficiaries will see their premiums for 'Part B,' which covers …

One factor in Tennessee's relatively poor overall health ranking is that 19% of its residents between ages 18 and 44 are cigarette smokers. (Adobe Stock)
One factor in Tennessee's relatively poor overall health ranking is that 19% of its residents between ages 18 and 44 are cigarette smokers. (Adobe Stock)
Report Ranks Tennessee 41st for Health Outcomes

A new report provides insight into what Tennessee could focus on in the New Year to improve the health of its residents. The America's Health …

In a ranking of states where foster-care instability was defined as three or more home placements, Tennessee had the highest rate at 31%, according to a new report by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. (Adobe Stock)
In a ranking of states where foster-care instability was defined as three or more home placements, Tennessee had the highest rate at 31%, according to a new report by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. (Adobe Stock)
Foster Care Instability Continues to Impact Tennessee Kids

Last year, approximately one in three children in state custody remained in foster care for more than a year, according to a new report by the …

Every year, about 805,000 people in the United States have a heart attack, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Adobe Stock)
Every year, about 805,000 people in the United States have a heart attack, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Adobe Stock)
Tennesseans More Likely to Die of Heart Attack During Winter Holidays

More heart-attack deaths occur between Christmas Day and New Year's Day than any other time of the year, but medical experts say there are ways to …

Last weekend's outbreak of powerful tornadoes tore through parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee, killing more than 100 people and leaving wreckage over hundreds of miles. (Joshua Jans/Wikimedia Commons)
Last weekend's outbreak of powerful tornadoes tore through parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee, killing more than 100 people and leaving wreckage over hundreds of miles. (Joshua Jans/Wikimedia Commons)
Why Southern U.S. is Prone to December Tornadoes

THE CONVERSATION COLLABORATION KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The tornadoes that ripped through multiple states, killing more than 100 people, were created by a …

From 1980 to 2019, Tennessee's jail incarceration rate increased 319%, according to the Vera Institute. (Adobe Stock)
From 1980 to 2019, Tennessee's jail incarceration rate increased 319%, according to the Vera Institute. (Adobe Stock)
Shelby County Pretrial System Under Scrutiny, Calls for Reform

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Legal advocacy groups in Tennessee have asked Shelby County Court officials to change their bail and pretrial detention practices…

Healthcare provisions in The Build Back Better Act would increase Medicaid and CHIP coverage for people after a pregnancy, from 60 days to one year postpartum. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Healthcare provisions in The Build Back Better Act would increase Medicaid and CHIP coverage for people after a pregnancy, from 60 days to one year postpartum. (Adobe Stock)
Potential in Congress to Close TN Health-Coverage Gap

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Many low-income Tennesseans without health insurance would quality for 'zero-dollar' out-of-pocket health coverage under a new …

Joe Biden has picked 431 nominees to fill key roles in his administration so far, according to a tracker run by the Partnership for Public Service. (Adobe Stock)
Joe Biden has picked 431 nominees to fill key roles in his administration so far, according to a tracker run by the Partnership for Public Service. (Adobe Stock)
Experts: Reform Needed to Address Federal Vacancies, Slow Nomination Process

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Numerous government positions remain unfilled, and experts say overdue nominations and a Senate backlog highlight the need for an …

Early studies have shown that about 25% of people who went to the hospital with severe COVID-19 infections had diabetes, according to WebMD. (Adobe Stock)
Early studies have shown that about 25% of people who went to the hospital with severe COVID-19 infections had diabetes, according to WebMD. (Adobe Stock)
Experts: Lifestyle Changes Can Stem Onset of Pre-Diabetes, Diabetes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and state health experts say they are working to educate individuals on ways to reverse pre-…

 

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