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PNS Daily Newscast - September 20, 2024
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U.S. gender wage gap grows for first time in a decade; Trump has embraced NC's Mark Robinson, calling him 'Martin Luther King on steroids'; Volunteers sought as early voting kicks off in MN; Women's political contributions in congressional races fall short of men's.

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2024Talks - September 20, 2024
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Rising threats of political violence, a Federal Reserve rate cut, crypto industry campaign contributions and reproductive rights are shaping today's political landscape.

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The Yonder Report - September 19, 2024
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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

AZ: Census

Trump celebra mitin de campaña en Tucson, el primero desde el debate

El candidato republicano para 2024 y expresidente Donald Trump celebró un mitin de campaña el jueves en Tucson, el primero desde el debate …

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Aproximadamente una cuarta parte de los estadounidenses tienen opiniones desfavorables tanto del expresidente Donald Trump como del presidente Joe Biden. (Christian Delbert/Adobe Stock)
Experto advierte sobre próximas amenazas a la democracia en todo el país

La Corte de Apelaciones de Arizona desestimó recientemente un caso presentado por el candidato republicano a fiscal general de Arizona, Abraham …

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Registered voters in Arizona will not automatically receive a mail-in ballot; people must request one from their county recorder's office. (Westock)
AZ Voter Registration Verification Letters Arrive This Month

In the next few weeks, Arizona counties will send voter ID letters to everyone on the rolls, confirming their registration and any new legislative …

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Native American advocates say many elected officials don't understand the social structure on tribal lands, and can apply voting rules that make it harder for indigenous populations to cast ballots. (ruslanita/Adobe Stock)
Native Americans Voice Concerns Over AZ Redistricting Maps

TUCSON, Ariz. - As Arizona's Independent Redistricting Commission prepares to issue its final voting-district maps, Native American groups are …

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The federal decision to end the 2020 Census count a month early could hamper efforts by federal enumerators to get an accurate count of critical populations in Arizona. (U.S. Census Bureau)
Census Undercount Could Cost Arizona Jobs, Billions in Funds

TUCSON, Ariz. -- An undercount in the 2020 Census could cost Arizona thousands of jobs, billions of dollars for social programs, and even a seat in …

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Tribal officials say an accurate 2020 Census count of all children on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community will ensure that their children will get a good education. (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Schools)
AZ Officials Want Accurate Census Count on Native American Kids

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz. -- Making sure all children are counted is a major goal for the 2020 Census. The number of young children missed in previous …

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Arizona families are expected to fill out their census forms and return the information by Apr. 1. If they don't, they can expect a home visit from a U.S. Census worker to get the information. (TadaImages/Adobe Stock)
Undercounting AZ Kids in 2020 Census Could Cost Millions

PHOENIX, Ariz. - Households will begin receiving 2020 Census forms in the mail soon - and while the goal is to count everyone, there is concern that …

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Arizona has fallen in national rankings of fourth-grade reading and eighth-grade math proficiency, according to the 2018 KIDS COUNT Data Book. (U.S. Dept. of Education/Flickr)
Arizona Ranks Among Lowest States for Children's Well-Being

PHOENIX – Arizona ranks 45th in the nation when it comes to children's well-being, according to the 2018 KIDS COUNT Data Book from the Annie E…

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Working for peanuts? A new report on poverty says many Arizona workers just aren't making a living on the state's $10.10 minimum wage. (Cohdra/Morguefile)
Poverty Improves Slightly in AZ, But Needed Programs Threatened

PHOENIX - More than 1 million people in Arizona live below the poverty line, according to a new report from the Coalition on Human Needs. In 2016…

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The Census Bureau estimates Arizona gained about 100,000 new residents in 2014-15, most of them moving in from other states. (XiXinXing/iStockphoto)
Census: AZ is Fifth Fastest-Growing State in 2014-15

TUCSON, Ariz. - Arizona's population, which has been somewhat stagnant for the past several years, has begun growing again. The U.S. Census Bureau …

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Arizona officials are looking for volunteers to help count the number of people who are homeless in a one-night effort coming up Jan. 25. (ArielleJay/morguefile)
AZ Officials Seek Volunteers for Annual Homeless Count

PHOENIX - Arizona officials are looking for volunteers to help count the number of people who are homeless in all of the state's towns and cities…

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PHOTO: Arizona's Independent Redistricting Commission, which creates congressional and legislative districts based on Census Bureau data, has been deemed constitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. The ruling could have a national impact. Photo credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
Arizona Redistricting Ruling May Have National Impact

PHOENIX – The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of Arizona's voter-approved Independent Redistricting Commission could have a national impact…

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