Feb 02 Watch Support grows to cut public funding for political conventions By PBS News Hour A proposal to cut off public funding for national political conventions is gaining support across both aisles in Congress. How much do the conventions cost American taxpayers? Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Molly Hooper, a reporter for The Hill, about the… Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch A new probation program in Hawaii beats the statistics By PBS News Hour Hawaii probation program successful in reforming offenders and keeping them out of prison. Continue watching
Feb 01 Watch Obama announces retirement savings initiative By PBS News Hour One initiative President Obama highlighted during his State of the Union address this week, is a plan to help more Americans save for their retirement. What does this initiative mean for your retirement? Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Alexa Simendinger of… Continue watching
Feb 01 Watch Official alleges Gov. Christie knew about bridge lane closure By PBS News Hour A letter released yesterday on behalf of Port Authority official David Wildstein says evidence exists that proves New Jersey Governor Chris Christie knew about the controversial George Washington Bridge lane closure while the situation was ongoing. How may this development… Continue watching
Feb 01 Watch Nuns, law enforcement mobilize to prevent sex trafficking around the Super Bowl By PBS News Hour As millions of fans debate who will win the game and by how much on Super Bowl Sunday, others, including law enforcement, will be focused on preventing the exploitation and trafficking of young women that they say increases around large… Continue watching
Feb 01 More states granting in-state tuition to immigrants By Elisabeth Ponsot 15 states have statutes on the books that allow students who have lived in the state for a set number of years, but who lack legal immigration status, to pay in-state tuition. Continue reading
Jan 26 Watch Opposition leaders rebuff Ukraine president’s olive branch By PBS News Hour Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych offered Friday to name a top opposition leader to the prime minister post, but growing unrest and a potential for increased violence continues in the former Soviet state. What does the opposition ultimately want?… Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch Legal marijuana businesses seek banking solutions By PBS News Hour Attorney General Eric Holder said Thursday the administration will soon roll out regulations to allow banks to do business with legal marijuana sellers. How will the Department of Justice’s decision impact owners of legal marijuana stores and dispensaries?… Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch Start-ups, organizations take on America’s food waste challenge By PBS News Hour According to the USDA, 30 to 40 percent of the food produced in America goes uneaten. Mona Iskander reports from West Virginia on how new businesses have emerged to help kitchens reduce food waste while turning a profit. Continue watching