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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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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

By Public News Service Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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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

By Guest Contributor Monday, September 7, 2026

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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

By Public News Service Saturday, September 5, 2026

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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

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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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

By Public News Service Monday, August 31, 2026

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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

By Public News Service Saturday, August 29, 2026

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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 […]

Friday, August 21, 2026

By Guest Contributor Friday, August 21, 2026

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Los Angeles County health officials report first West Nile virus death of 2026

Southland/Health— For Immediate Release: August 20, 2026 First West Nile Virus Death of 2026 Reported in LA County – Public Health Urges Residents to Take Steps to Prevent the Spread of Mosquito-Borne Illness The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first local death due to West Nile virus for the 2026 mosquito season. A resident of […]

Thursday, August 6, 2026

By Public News Service Thursday, August 6, 2026

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ICE controversy over deputizing local law enforcement officers in Wyoming

USA/ICE Controversy— By Eric Galatas, producer, Wyoming News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Wyoming counties allowing their law enforcement officers to be deputized as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did so illegally, according to information obtained through a public records request by the American Civil Liberties Union of Wyoming. Critics of the federal 287(g) program said it […]