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PNS Daily Newscast - February 26, 2021
A new study finds big gains in living-wage jobs under Biden Infrastructure Plan; U.S. House passes major protections for LGBTQ Americans.
2021Talks - February 26, 2021
A $15 minimum wage is out for now; Capitol Police on past and current threats; House passes major milestone for equality; and voting rights targeted across the nation.
Public News Service - IA: Civic Engagement
Click to downloadDES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa lawmakers gathered public testimony Monday on controversial legislation opponents describe as voter suppression. Supporters argue the state's election laws need updates after many voters opted to cast their ballots absentee last year. The proposed bills, including House Bi
DES MOINES, Iowa - As calls grow for President Donald Trump's removal from office over the Capitol riot, other groups say his environmental policies have put the country in peril in a different way. The current urgency from House Democrats is focused on the 25th Amendment or a second impeachment, b
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa -- In the wake of Wednesday's riots at the U.S. Capitol, an Iowa pastor said the country needs to fully address its past so it can move on from tensions he feels are tied to white privilege. From social media to political commentators, observations were made about how the mostly-w
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The 2020 election saw many voters cast their ballots in ways much different than they're used to. The pandemic resulted in a surge in absentee voting by mail, but drive-through voting also surfaced -- and one Iowa official believes it has staying power. Johnson County Auditor Tra
IOWA CITY, Iowa - Prior to the November election, Iowans with past felony convictions were given the opportunity to vote. However, only a small number registered, and advocates point to a short timeframe, while hoping for more outreach in future elections. Late this summer, Gov. Kim Reynolds signe
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Ahead of this week's election, Iowa's secretary of state announced that a record number of state residents were registered to vote. However, one nonprofit says that's no reason for complacency in trying to get all eligible voters to participate. This week, the state reported Io
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Across the U.S., absentee ballots are being mailed in at historic levels. That's created questions about more rejected votes because of mistakes, and whether that will affect the election outcome in battleground states like Iowa. But the Iowa Secretary of State said there's no
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A key advocacy group says Iowa's Latinx communities could have a significant impact at the polls in November. And even though policy decisions have made it harder to vote safely, activists feel optimistic about turnout. Historically, Latinos have lagged behind other demographic
