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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 3h
#Wyoming has the highest rate of gun suicides among older adults in the U.S.
A new report shows 29 deaths per 100,000 people aged 70+, driven by isolation, illness, and easy access to firearms.
Experts call it a “quiet crisis” that needs more attention.
#MentalHealth #GunSafety
WY has nation's highest gun suicide rate by older adults
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 4h
Conservation groups in SD are raising concerns over new uranium mining proposals in the Black Hills. Advocates say the projects threaten water, wildlife, agriculture, and sacred Lakota sites.
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SD's Black Hills once again a hotbed for mining interests
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 6h
Despite a legal setback, Maine farming advocates push for stronger PFAS protections.
Advocates say farmers need support, testing, and national action to protect health and food systems.
#PFAS #FoodSafety #MaineFarmers

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ME farm advocates consider next steps in national PFAS lawsuit
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 7h
#Ohio saw a 37% rise in domestic violence fatalities this year, the highest since tracking began: 157 lives lost in 108 incidents; 84% of deaths involved firearms.
Advocates say stronger reporting & new bipartisan efforts may help reverse the trend.
#DomesticViolence

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Ohio domestic violence deaths reach record high, report shows
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 9h
Officials raise alarms over federal cuts to Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. AZ Sec of State Adrian Fontes says the move weakens defenses against election threats, and critics warn it could open doors to foreign interference.
#ElectionSecurity #CyberThreats
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Officials warn of election integrity threats amid cybersecurity cuts
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 10h
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, & experts warn #misinformation, false “miracle cures” online can mislead patients. Dr. Liz O’Riordan, a breast surgeon & survivor, urges people to seek medical advice only from qualified professionals.
#BreastCancerAwareness
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Breast cancer survivor urges caution with online 'cures'
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 11h
MD celebrated 30k+ college grads last year, but many face a tough job market.
A new report from Cengage shows only 30% are landing jobs in their field and nearly half feel unprepared.
#HigherEd #JobMarket #CollegeGrads
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Report: New college grads feel 'unprepared' for jobs in their field
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 12h
Rising interest rates, #SBA fee hikes make it harder for Black entrepreneurs to access affordable capital. The African American Chamber of Commerce of PA/NJ/DE is advocating for change and offering support through its Coaching to Capital program.
#SmallBusiness
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Regional nonprofit backs affordable funding for Black entrepreneurs
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 13h
Today on #2025Talks: Trump sends Texas National Guard troops to Chicago. An OMB analysis says furloughed federal workers aren't entitled to back pay, and the Supreme Court hears a case about Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors.
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 14h
On today's #PNSDailyNews #podcast: TX Guard arrives in Chicago; #SCOTUS skeptical about bans on conversion therapy; Officials warn of election integrity threats amid; VA voters overwhelmingly support prescription price watchdog; CT immigrant families need better support.
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 1d
Health care costs are crushing #Illinois families. Policy experts estimate up to 15 million people nationally are at risk of losing Medicaid or health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, and the crisis is deepening.

#HealthCare #PublicHealth

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Policy experts: IL, U.S. face worsening health care affordability crisis
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 1d
#Texas redistricting is back in court. A 3-judge panel will decide if the current voting map, accused of diluting Latino and Black votes, can be used in 2026. The stakes: representation, fairness, and federal oversight.

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#FairMaps #TexasPolitics
Will new TX voting map be used next year? 3-judge panel to decide
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 1d
NY orgs are helping Hispanic & Latino families navigate end-of-life planning with dignity. From legal docs to cultural sensitivity, they're bridging gaps in care and awareness.
#EndOfLifeCare #HealthEquity #CulturallyCompetentCare

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Groups help NYS Hispanic, Latino community with end-of-life planning
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 1d
A new report from #WVU says wind energy could bring major job growth to West Virginia and beyond, potentially creating tens of thousands of jobs. But the Trump administration is cancelling billions in funding for these projects.

#WindEnergy #WestVirginia
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Wind industry could drive WV job growth
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 1d
Report: Trump-era federal investigations into campus antisemitism, treatment of conservative students may impact #AcademicFreedom, raising questions about how discrimination enforcement intersects with free speech on college campuses.

#HigherEd #CivilRights @aaup.org
Report: Trump admin discrimination probes threaten academic freedom on campuses
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 1d
#SCOTUS will hear a case challenging Colorado’s ban on #ConversionTherapy for #LGBTQYouth.

The case centers on whether the law violates therapists’ free speech rights. Over 20 states have similar bans, so the ruling could have broad implications.
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 1d
On today's #2025Talks: Trump considers invoking Insurrection Act, as blue states mount legal challenge to Guard deployments; SCOTUS considers a CO ban on conversion therapy. Full episode out now: buff.ly/NJsPUD8

#politics #LGBQTIA+ #Trump #InsurrectionAct
2025Talks - October 7, 2025
Trump considers invoking Insurrection Act, as blue states mount legal challenge to Guard deployments; SCOTUS considers a CO ban on conversion therapy.
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 1d
On today's #PNSDailyNews #podcast: #Trump eyes cuts to 'Democrat Agencies' in #GovernmentShutdown; #Indiana braces for #FluSeason as #vaccines roll out; #NYC ballot propositions address #AffordableHousing crisis; Line 5 contested hearing case wraps today in WI.
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 2d
On the #PNSDailyNewscast: Governor Gavin Newsom says he'll sue to keep #Trump from sending California National Guard to Portland, OR, and rural #libraries in Idaho struggle under state's book banning law.

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PNS Daily Newscast: October 6, 2025
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 2d
On today's #2025Talks: House #Democrats are reassuring their constituents about the reasons for the #GovernmentShutdown while federal workers express concerns about being in the middle of the partisan fight. And what happens now that the Farm Bill has expired?

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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 5d
The number of women behind bars in #NewMexico and across the globe has increased by nearly 60-percent in the past 25 years, according to a new Prison Policy Initiative report.

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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 5d
The #GovernmentShutdown is getting attention, but farmers in South Dakota also wonder where things stand with #agriculture programs now that the Farm Bill has expired. With federal lawmakers locked in a budget stalemate, the current Farm Bill ended September 30th.

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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 5d
#NewYorkCity is voting on several ballot propositions aimed at addressing the city’s #housing crisis. While the public has thrown its support behind them, some public officials are opposing them.

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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 5d
The contested case hearing over Enbridge’s #Line5 relocation is concluding in Madison, where #environmental groups and the Bad River Tribe are challenging state permits for the project.

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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 5d
Today on #2025Talks: The #Trump administration threatens thousands of federal layoffs as Democrats demand an investigation into the White House shutdown messaging.

Also, #Housing advocates call for support on ballot measures in NYC.

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2025Talks - October 3, 2025
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