Monday, August 15, 2022

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President Biden this week is poised to sign into law sweeping legislation that addresses climate change and prescription drug costs; Measuring the Supreme Court abortion decision's impact in the corporate world; Disaster recovery for Eastern Kentucky businesses.

2022Talks - August 15, 2022
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Federal officials warn about threats against law enforcement; Democrats push their climate, health, and tax bill through Congress; and a new report reveals 800 Americans were evacuated during the Afghanistan withdrawal.

The Yonder Report - August 11, 2022
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Infrastructure funding is on its way, ranchers anticipate money from the Inflation Reduction Act, and rural America is becoming more diverse, but you wouldn't know it by looking at the leadership.

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A new report finds 75% of LGBTQ+ high school students in California say they felt sad or hopeless every day for two or more weeks, compared with 41% for heterosexual students. (Fizkes/Adobestock)
A new report finds 75% of LGBTQ+ high school students in California say they felt sad or hopeless every day for two or more weeks, compared with 41% for heterosexual students. (Fizkes/Adobestock)

Monday, August 15, 2022

CA Ranks 33rd in Child Well-Being

The Golden State ranks 33rd in child well-being, according to the new Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. In the report…

The Inflation Reduction Act would cap the price of insulin at $35 a month for people on Medicare. (Sherry Young/Adobestock)
The Inflation Reduction Act would cap the price of insulin at $35 a month for people on Medicare. (Sherry Young/Adobestock)
Vote Expected Friday in U.S. House on Inflation-Reduction Act

Health advocates are hailing the new Inflation Reduction Act, saying it would be the biggest health-care reform since the Affordable Care Act…

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Excessive heat kills more Americans than floods, extreme cold, or lightning by far. (New Africa/Adobestock)
Vote Set for Today on CA Bills to Combat Extreme Heat

As parts of Southern California suffer with triple-digit temperatures, state lawmakers are set to vote today on two bills to study and mitigate heat …

The Federal Trade Commission warns that scammers often pretend to be from the Social Security Administration and ask to
The Federal Trade Commission warns that scammers often pretend to be from the Social Security Administration and ask to "verify people's taxpayer ID" numbers in an effort to steal their identity. (Stockphotopro/Adobe Stock)
Americans Lose Billions to Romance Scams, Impostor Scams, Fraud

Last year, Americans reported losing a record-breaking $5.8 billion to scams, and now, the State of California and AARP are teaming up to try to …

The State of California estimates that only 14% of eligible student-loan borrowers in the state are on track to qualify for loan forgiveness. (Terovesalainen/Adobe Stock)
The State of California estimates that only 14% of eligible student-loan borrowers in the state are on track to qualify for loan forgiveness. (Terovesalainen/Adobe Stock)
State Launches California Student Loan Debt Challenge

The state has just launched the California Student Loan Debt Challenge, to let public service employees - like teachers, law enforcement, nurses…

A report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families finds that as of 2018, the national rate of uninsured children improved by almost 9% since 1997, when the CHIP program started. (AnnaStills/Adobestock)
A report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families finds that as of 2018, the national rate of uninsured children improved by almost 9% since 1997, when the CHIP program started. (AnnaStills/Adobestock)
25 Years of CHIP: Impact of Children's Health Insurance Program

This week marks the 25th anniversary of the Children's Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP, which in California is part of Medi-Cal. The program …

The Recovering America's Wildlife Act passed the House of Representatives in June and is awaiting a vote in the Senate.(Jasongeorge/Adobestock)
The Recovering America's Wildlife Act passed the House of Representatives in June and is awaiting a vote in the Senate.(Jasongeorge/Adobestock)
Advocates Call for Action: Monarch Butterflies on “Red List”

The iconic orange and black migratory monarch butterfly has just made the Red List of Threatened Species, designated by the International Union of …

Sequaya, left, and Johnnie are participants in the Magnolia Mother's Trust, receiving a guaranteed income of $1,000 per month for 12 months. (Brandi Phipps/Magnolia Mother's Trust)
Sequaya, left, and Johnnie are participants in the Magnolia Mother's Trust, receiving a guaranteed income of $1,000 per month for 12 months. (Brandi Phipps/Magnolia Mother's Trust)
Guaranteed Income Helps Parents Boost Kids’ Education

By Katie Fleischer for Ms. MagazineBroadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service/Public News Service After another school year …

The Food4All Campaign began two years ago with the goal of eliminating hunger in California. (California Immigrant Policy Center)
The Food4All Campaign began two years ago with the goal of eliminating hunger in California. (California Immigrant Policy Center)
Hunger Advocates Celebrate Progress; Vow to Continue Fight

California's new budget expands CalFresh benefits to low-income undocumented people age 55 and older, and now advocates are looking to build on their …

The U.S. Postal Service says its older trucks will be replaced with vehicles that are more comfortable, have more safety features and emit less pollution. (Sam LaRussa/Flickr)
The U.S. Postal Service says its older trucks will be replaced with vehicles that are more comfortable, have more safety features and emit less pollution. (Sam LaRussa/Flickr)
U.S. Postal Service Mechanics Speak Out in Favor of Electrifying Fleet

U.S. Postal Service mechanics are pressing for more electric vehicles in the fleet, as long as the infrastructure to support them is expanded as well…

The Tierras Milperas community garden in Watsonvile feeds dozens of families and is used for cultural gatherings.(Tierras Milperas)
The Tierras Milperas community garden in Watsonvile feeds dozens of families and is used for cultural gatherings.(Tierras Milperas)
Farmworker Advocates Fight to Save Community Garden

A farmworker group in Watsonville is speaking out after a local church terminated the lease on land used for a community garden. The group, called …

YMCA swim classes are one of many activities made possible this summer by grants via the Los Angeles County Summer Learning Initiative by the California Community Foundation. (YMCA of Metropolitan L.A.)
YMCA swim classes are one of many activities made possible this summer by grants via the Los Angeles County Summer Learning Initiative by the California Community Foundation. (YMCA of Metropolitan L.A.)
L.A. Schools, Nonprofits Get Millions to Help Students Overcome Pandemic Learning Loss

Multiple studies have confirmed students across the country experienced significant learning loss during the pandemic. Now in Los Angeles, 108 …

 

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