Consumer
Friday, December 20, 2024
New Mexico artisans offer 'Made in America' holiday gifts
Weekend shoppers in New Mexico may want to buy holiday gifts produced in the U.S. but a new report showed one in five purchases are likely to say…
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Trump tariffs could hit farmers during a rough patch
As President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in next month, the farming community wonders if he'll follow through on tariff threats. One expert says for …
Thursday, December 19, 2024
MO postal union fears rural areas face biggest impact from proposed cuts
Tis the season for lots of mail, and Missouri's Postal Workers Union is warning that proposed USPS cuts could disrupt service and erode trust…
Thursday, December 19, 2024
An Eau Claire small business braces for Trump tariffs
As the new year quickly approaches, Wisconsin business owners and shoppers alike are bracing for the prospect of tariffs from a new administration …
Thursday, December 19, 2024
MI postal union speaking out against proposed USPS cuts
As Michiganders mail their Christmas cards and gifts, postal union members warn that proposed changes could slow mail delivery. The plan to cut costs …
Thursday, December 19, 2024
SNAP funding in question as Congress works to avoid shutdown
Congressional efforts to avoid a government shutdown could extend funding for SNAP, the program formerly known as food stamps. And if the continuing …
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Increasing recycling access in rural Colorado communities
By Ilana Newman for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collabora…
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
MN lawmakers have their eye on combating fraud, with caution urged
The word "fraud" is likely to circulate in the upcoming Minnesota legislative session. One political expert said state agencies are being targeted …
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Postal workers' union says new proposal would slow mail
The American Postal Workers Union is pushing back against proposed changes to the Postal Service they said would slow delivery. Among other things…
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
NY to ban PFAS in clothing; wider bans being considered
A New York law takes effect in January, banning the use of PFAS in clothing. The law is another step in ending the unnecessary use of the long-…
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Help available for some rural hospitals on brink of closing
A new federal program launching next year is designed to help rural hospitals struggling to stay afloat. Eight hospitals in Oregon are among about 36…
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Analysis: U.S. coal stockpiles could cut demand from Powder River Basin mines
A new analysis of federal data shows that U.S. power plants are sitting on a huge stockpile of coal, much of which came from the Powder River Basin…