Friday, January 28, 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.

Women's

Doulas are trained to provide physical, emotional and informational support to pregnant people during labor, birth and postpartum. (Adobe Stock)
Doulas are trained to provide physical, emotional and informational support to pregnant people during labor, birth and postpartum. (Adobe Stock)
Grant Supports Doulas in CT Pushing for State Policy Changes

A coalition of doulas in Connecticut hopes to expand their participation in public policy discussions about the care they deliver with the support of …

A majority of Nebraskans say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, according to Pew Research. (Adobe Stock)
A majority of Nebraskans say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, according to Pew Research. (Adobe Stock)
Anti-Abortion, Pro-Choice Measures at Odds in Nebraska Legislature

As Nebraska's GOP leaders work to further restrict and even ban access to abortion services, Sen. Megan Hunt, D-Omaha, has introduced two bills …

A study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, found 200 cases of human trafficking were reported in the state in 2017. (Yupachingping/Adobe Stock)
A study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, found 200 cases of human trafficking were reported in the state in 2017. (Yupachingping/Adobe Stock)
Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Experts Call for Change

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and combating the problem is especially important in Nevada, which is home to the largest …

Abortion is expected to be one of the most controversial issues lawmakers will tackle when they start the annual 60-day Florida legislative session on Tues., Jan. 11. (Trimmel Gomes)
Abortion is expected to be one of the most controversial issues lawmakers will tackle when they start the annual 60-day Florida legislative session on Tues., Jan. 11. (Trimmel Gomes)
Abortion Among Big Issues to Watch in FL 2022 Legislature

As the U.S. Supreme Court deliberates the latest challenge to Roe v. Wade, new abortion laws are already in the works ahead of Florida's upcoming …

Children who have reliable access to housing and nutritious foods are more likely to have better health and financial outcomes. (Adobe Stock)
Children who have reliable access to housing and nutritious foods are more likely to have better health and financial outcomes. (Adobe Stock)
Nebraska Denies Emergency Assistance to 90% of Poor Families

Nebraska and other states are hoarding more than $5 billion intended for struggling families, according to new analysis. In 2019, for every 100 …

If Texas's six-week abortion ban is upheld, the average distance Idahoans would have to travel for care would increase 229 miles. (Jordan Uhl/Flickr)
If Texas's six-week abortion ban is upheld, the average distance Idahoans would have to travel for care would increase 229 miles. (Jordan Uhl/Flickr)
2022 SCOTUS Decision Could Change Abortion Laws in ID

The U.S. Supreme Court is putting abortion access to the test, and decisions this year could mean big changes in states such as Idaho. Justices have …

Tornado damage in western Kentucky continues to affect the operations of domestic-violence shelters in the region. (Tori Henninger)
Tornado damage in western Kentucky continues to affect the operations of domestic-violence shelters in the region. (Tori Henninger)
Experts: Natural Disasters Increase Risk of Domestic Violence, Abuse

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Shelters in western Kentucky face ongoing challenges helping domestic-violence survivors as communities continue to clean up …

The Guttmacher Institute found that if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the number of people driving from out of state to Pennsylvania for an abortion would increase 1,100%, from 170,000 to 2.1 million. (Adobe Stock)
The Guttmacher Institute found that if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the number of people driving from out of state to Pennsylvania for an abortion would increase 1,100%, from 170,000 to 2.1 million. (Adobe Stock)
Report: Roe Repeal Would Trigger Wave of People Seeking Abortions in PA

A recent report found if Roe v. Wade is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, the number of people who may drive to Pennsylvania for an abortion …

In the second cohort of the Magnolia Mother's Trust, the percentage of moms able to keep up with their bills increased from 37% to 80%. (Adobe Stock)
In the second cohort of the Magnolia Mother's Trust, the percentage of moms able to keep up with their bills increased from 37% to 80%. (Adobe Stock)
With BBB In Doubt, A Push for Guaranteed Income for Low-Income Families

By Katie Fleischer for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Emily Scott for New Mexico News Connection reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News …

Over the past decade, nearly 500 abortion restrictions have been enacted in various U.S. states. (Adobe Stock)
Over the past decade, nearly 500 abortion restrictions have been enacted in various U.S. states. (Adobe Stock)
Abortion Access Issues Loom Large in ND

Despite changes to federal regulation, abortion access remains limited in North Dakota. It's a situation an expected ruling by the U.S. Supreme …

Just 2.3% of plumbers in the United States are women. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)
Just 2.3% of plumbers in the United States are women. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)
Pay Equity Coalition: With Job Creation, Increase Access for Women

Many backers of the bipartisan infrastructure package hail the number of jobs it's supposed to create - an average of 1.5 million jobs annually for 10…

Researchers are only recently recognizing the difficulties of being pregnant and giving birth while a person is incarcerated, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. (Adobe Stock)
Researchers are only recently recognizing the difficulties of being pregnant and giving birth while a person is incarcerated, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. (Adobe Stock)
Pregnant in Prison: MD Legislation Proposes Alternatives

Maryland could become the second state in the nation to provide specific support for the health and well-being of incarcerated people who are pregnant…

 

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