government

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Medicare misconceptions to be aware of during open enrollment period

USA/Health—   (StatePoint) Each fall, the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for Medicare, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, is an opportunity for people eligible for Medicare to choose the health plan that will work best for them in the coming year. While Original Medicare provides broad coverage, there are some services that aren’t covered, including many that people […]
Saturday, October 17, 2026

Deadline fast-approaching to register to vote for CA November 2026 election

California/November 2026 Election— NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2026 Media Contact: Media Info: (213) 462-1422 Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for 2026 General Election Register by October 19 to Receive a Vote by Mail ballot; In-person Voting Begins October 24. LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan reminds eligible voters that Monday, October 19, […]
Tuesday, September 15, 2026

A recent poll shows voters favoring Democrats for control of the US House

Polls/US House—   The all-important midterm election is less than two months away, and Democrats are winning a lot of support from voters. A poll released last Thursday reported the Democratic Party has an 11-point advantage over the Republican Party when it comes to who voters want to see win control of the United States House of Representatives. That’s according […]
Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Parents hit hard by high cost of back-to-school supplies

USA/School supplies—   By Mark Richarson, produer, Michigan News Connection, bureau of Public News Service.   Back-to-school season brings new classes, new routines and new bills. This fall, many parents across the country face higher prices for supplies, clothes, food and transportation. The pressure hits especially hard in Michigan, where education advocates said a full school year will cost families close to […]
Monday, September 7, 2026

Labor Day proclamation from CA Governor Gavin Newsom

CA/Labor Day— PROCLAMATION   On Labor Day, we honor the working people whose talent, determination, and sacrifice keep California moving forward. From the people who build our communities and care for our families to those who grow our food, educate our children, power our industries, and drive our innovation, California’s strength begins with its workers. We honor the generations of […]
Saturday, September 5, 2026

US national parks squeezed by budget cuts and summer crowds

USA/National parks—   By Eric Galatas, producer, Wyoming News Service, bureau of Public News Service.   Grand Teton, Yellowstone and other national parks saw visitation numbers back at pre-pandemic highs this summer. At the most popular parks, visitors had to navigate long lines, noise, packed parking lots and throngs of other tourists. Michael Childers, author of the new book “The Mountains Are […]
Wednesday, September 2, 2026

What to do if you spot a scam

USA/Scams— Scams are potting up everywhere, but there is something you can do. Federal officials say keeping it to yourself might be your first reaction, but it helps the fraudsters. If you spread the word about your scam experience, you shine a light on the con artists. The Federal Trade Commission recommends you ” share it with friends, family, and […]
Monday, August 31, 2026

Fallout from the cyclospora outbreaks

USA/Food Outbreaks—   By Laura Hatch, producer, Greater Dakota News Service, bureau of Public News Service.   After this summer’s cyclospora outbreaks across the U.S., small farm advocates want regulators to support regional food producers instead of corporations. Investigators traced the outbreaks to Taylor Farms of Mexico, which supplied lettuce to fast food chains, other restaurants and grocery stores. National […]
Saturday, August 29, 2026

US student loan burden a growing affordability crisis

USA/finances— By Danielle Smith, producer, Keystone State News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Americans are struggling to keep up with their payments as changes to the federal student loan system resulting from President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect. One in five borrowers, or nearly 9 million Americans, is in default. Jessica Newell, a middle […]