Tag Archives: Desarrollo Económico
Extra Edition: Food for All. Also, Millions at Risk of Losing Medicaid.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20 PROGRAM # 9981 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Food for All. Warning that immigrants in California have been struggling to put food on the table because of rising food prices and the cutting of resources after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, state legislators are proposing to expand eligibility for […]
Colorado Gun Reforms. Free School Meals for All Students. A Worker Owned Mushroom Farm Coop?
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 PROGRAM # 9980 12:00 PM PT Colorado Gun Reforms. Amid growing Capitol rallies by students protesting school shootings, the Colorado legislature passed the most significant package of gun control legislation in state history. The bills include raising the age limit to purchase firearms; making it easier to sue gun manufacturers; and expanding […]
Extra Edition: Recovering from the Floods.
TUESDAY, APRIL 18 PROGRAM # 9978 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Recovering from the Floods. Officials from FEMA and SBA talk about recovery efforts in Pajaro Valley and other areas in Central California damaged by the recent storms and floods. They dispel false rumors and answer listener questions on direct and financial disaster assistance, including […]
Extra Edition: Tax Filing Season.
THURSDAY, APRIL 13 PROGRAM # 9974 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Tax Filing Season. The tax season has begun and a tax expert shares tips on how taxpayers can prepare and file a tax return and avoid common mistakes that could reduce your tax refund. He discusses what you should know about the recent changes […]
The 2023 Farm Bill. Also, New Mexico One Year of the Fire.
THURSDAY, APRIL 13 PROGRAM # 9975 12:00 PM PT The 2023 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill, renewed by Congress every five years, is up for reauthorization. The law is seen as a centerpiece for food, farming and nutrition policy in the nation. As Congress is drafting the new bill, officials are pushing for ways to […]
How to Spend Pandemic Relief Funds. Also, Bishops Oppose Gender-Affirming Care.
THURSDAY, MARCH 30 PROGRAM # 9961 12:00 PM PT How to Spend Pandemic Relief Funds. Local leaders from across the country meet in Washington to discuss pressing issues in their cities and, on the second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Act, talk with federal officials about those funds. How are cities and small towns […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24 PROGRAM # 9955 12:00 PM PT Mexico Edition. We spoke with Ruth Villanueva, Director of Migrant Protection and Liaison, about the controversial statements made by the INM Commissioner. After the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, how is this bank failure seen in Mexico? Will banks in Mexico be hit? Financial analysts […]
Banking Worries. Also, Public Banking.
THURSDAY, MARCH 23 PROGRAM # 9954 12:00 PM PT Banking Worries. The US banking system is being rocked by the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank. Can we trust the banks? Are our deposits safe? A financial analyst gives a report and examines regulations to protect consumers. Public Banking. California has one of the highest […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21 PROGRAM # 9951 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. Under new rules that will take effect at the end of this month, OSHA will have the authority to issue visa certifications to undocumented workers who have had their wages stolen as well as other workplace abuses, allowing workers to remain in the US […]
Florida Farm Workers March for Fair Food. Also, Presidential Hopeful’s Hardline Conservative Agenda.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 PROGRAM # 9945 12:00 PM PT Florida Farm Workers March for Fair Food. Farm workers and supporters in Florida began a 45-mile march called to denounce human rights abuses in US agriculture and urge retail food giants to join the Fair Food Program. The march started in Pahokee, a farming town where […]
