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Saturday, July 11, 2026

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By Public News Service Saturday, July 11, 2026

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Disney among more than 80 corporations getting huge tax breaks

USA/Tax Breaks— By Eric Galatas, producer, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. A new report from the consumer advocacy organization Public Citizen showed 88 corporations, reporting a combined $105 billion in pretax income last year, paid no federal income taxes after spending $852 million on political campaigns and lobbying. Eileen O’Grady, researcher for Public Citizen, said […]

Thursday, July 9, 2026

By Public News Service Thursday, July 9, 2026

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GOP policies reportedly cost families at least $2,000 since 2025

USA/Economy- By Suzanne Potter, producer, Public News Service. A new report showed the average American family’s costs have risen by at least $2,000 since Republicans passed a federal budget bill last summer. Researchers from the nonprofit environmental organization Climate Power and the Center for American Progress Action Fund found households are paying more for gas, utilities, groceries, and healthcare. Jesse Lee, […]

Friday, July 3, 2026

By Public News Service Friday, July 3, 2026

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Hot dogs, polls, and Fourth of July celebrations

USA/250th Anniversary— By Mike Moen, producer, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Public polling shows mixed feelings about celebrating America’s 250th anniversary this Fourth of July, but many Americans still plan to gather with loved ones — and fire up backyard grills. A new Gallup Poll found more than three-quarters of respondents say the nation’s founders would be […]

Thursday, June 25, 2026

By Public News Service Thursday, June 25, 2026

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Fight to block new protection for companies like Uber in some sexual assault cases

USA/Rideshare Companies- By Isobel Charle, producer, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Women lawmakers from Oregon and more than 40 other states are calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to strike an amendment they say would grant immunity to rideshare companies in sexual assault cases brought against their drivers. The amendment is part of the BUILD […]

Friday, June 19, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 19, 2026

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Juneteenth proclamation from CA Governor Gavin Newsom

Holidays/Juneteenth— Today is a holiday. For decades, African Americans (descendants of enslaved people in the US) have celebrated June 19 as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Jubilee Day. In 2021, then-President Joe Biden signed into law legislation designating June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday. Today, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring “Juneteenth National Freedom Day: […]

Monday, June 8, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, June 8, 2026

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Fund for CA reproductive healthcare running low

CA/Healthcare— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A California fund created to expand access to abortion and other reproductive healthcare may have to shut down unless state lawmakers restore funding in the budget. Legislative leaders are in final budget negotiations ahead of a June 15 deadline to pass a balanced […]

Monday, May 11, 2026

By Guest Contributor Monday, May 11, 2026

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Time running out to register to vote in upcoming June 2 statewide primary

Statewide Primary/Register to vote deadline — Statewide Direct Primary Election Deadline to Register to Vote is May 18. The City Clerk’s Office would like to remind residents that the last day to register to vote in the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election is Monday, May 18. Voter registration forms are available in the City Clerk’s Office and at Burbank Libraries. […]

Friday, March 27, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 27, 2026

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Another nationwide No Kings Day protest this weekend

USA/No Kings Day— Thousands across the nation are expected to show up at “No Kings” rallies in their communities tomorrow, Saturday, March 28. Last year, in June and October, two “No Kings” days reportedly drew millions to the streets to demonstrate against President Donald Trump’s heavy-handed governing style and controversial policies. On the front page of the “No Kings” […]

Monday, February 23, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, February 23, 2026

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Experts call for temporary cap on some food prices

USA/Food Prices— Kathryn Carley, producer, Main News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. As American shoppers continue to face sticker shock at the grocery store, some consumer advocates are calling for a price freeze on essential food items. The Center for American Progress claims a negotiated, temporary cap on dozens of staples like beef, eggs, and milk would […]