Shanteya Hudson

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GA performance honors Bloody Sunday, spotlights today’s challenges

1 month ago | publicnewsservice.org | Shanteya Hudson

Sixty years ago this weekend, young activists marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, demanding their right to vote and changing history in the process. Today, another group of young people is using art to make their voices heard in Georgia. A Boston-based arts group, beheard.world, has teamed up with Selma-area teens for "Selma Again," a production that blends dance, spoken word and music to shed light on the struggles the city still faces today.
AL faith leaders call for more congressional oversight of Trump team

1 month ago | publicnewsservice.org | Shanteya Hudson

Faith leaders across Alabama are raising concerns about what they see as an overreach of executive power, urging the state's congressional delegation to assert its constitutional role as a check on the White House. In a letter this week, they argue that Congress isn't doing enough to hold the Trump administration accountable for decisions they believe could weaken ethical governance, reduce public services and expose private citizens' data.
Alabama teens use art to honor Bloody Sunday and push for change

1 month ago | publicnewsservice.org | Shanteya Hudson

Sixty years ago this weekend, young activists marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, demanding their right to vote and changing history in the process. Today, another group of young people is using art to make their voices heard. A Boston-based arts group, beheard.world, has teamed up with Selma-area teens for "Selma Again," a production that blends dance, spoken word and music to shed light on the struggles the city still faces today.
AL moves bill to tighten unemployment compensation rules

1 month ago | publicnewsservice.org | Shanteya Hudson

A bill moving through the Alabama Legislature could change how people who are unemployed can qualify for benefits. House Bill 29, sponsored by Rep. Ed Oliver, R-Dadeville, would require people getting unemployment to actively apply for at least five jobs per week, up from the current three. Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, defended the measure during a public hearing Tuesday, arguing with 127,000 job openings across the state, it is a reasonable expectation. "What are you doing for 40 hours?
Voting rights advocates warn SAVE Act could block voters in GA, U.S.

1 month ago | publicnewsservice.org | Shanteya Hudson

The legislation requires proof of citizenship, such as a passport, military papers or an original birth certificate, documents many Georgians do not have on hand. Lauren Groh-Wargo, CEO of the advocacy group Fair Fight Action, called it the "Voter Cancel Act," arguing it would strip voting rights from young people, women and marginalized communities. "We shouldn't be passing bills in Congress to take away 21 million Americans' rights," Groh-Wargo contended.
Alabama lawmakers explore bail reform

1 month ago | publicnewsservice.org | Shanteya Hudson

Alabama lawmakers are weighing a proposal to overhaul the state's bail system. House Bill 42, sponsored by Sen. Christopher England, D-Tuscaloosa, would amend the Alabama Bail Reform Act, allowing courts to accept a partial cash deposit from a defendant instead of requiring the full bail amount - if approved by a judge. England said the change would keep more money within the court system, which would benefit both the state and the people who are owed restitution.
AL advocates push to restore voting rights for the formerly incarcerated

1 month ago | publicnewsservice.org | Shanteya Hudson

An Alabama group is urging lawmakers to simplify the voter restoration process for people who have lost their right to vote. In Alabama, more than 8% of adults, or one in 13 people, are disenfranchised, according to The Sentencing Project. JaiGregory Clarke, Birmingham organizer with Faith in Action Alabama, warns that the number is likely to increase due to House Bill 100, which expands the list of crimes that can strip voting rights.
Environmental groups challenge offshore protection rollbacks in AL, U.S.

1 month ago | publicnewsservice.org | Shanteya Hudson

Environmental groups are suing to stop plans to expand offshore drilling across 625 million acres of federal waters. Advocates argue President Donald Trump overstepped his authority when he attempted to revoke protections for the waters, putting marine life, coastal communities and the environment at risk. Christian Wagley, coastal organizer for the advocacy coalition Healthy Gulf, warned of the long-term consequences in Alabama and beyond.
Anti 'processed food' push could backfire on GA, US plant-based products

2 months ago | publicnewsservice.org | Shanteya Hudson

By Grace Hussain for Sentient. Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for Georgia News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service CollaborationRobert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation as Director of Health and Human Services — the government department that oversees the Food and Drug Administration and the Center for Disease Control among others — could be another damper for the plant-based food market.
How Georgians can beat the 'winter blues'

2 months ago | publicnewsservice.org | Shanteya Hudson

As the temperatures drop, some Georgians are feeling more than just the winter chill. Tami Brown, board vice president of the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Georgia, explained there are factors like where you live, family history and even gender, can increase the risk of developing symptoms. "It affects more people than we think," Brown pointed out. "Folks that are displaying low energy or fatigue, even after having a full night's sleep, they might have issues with concentrating.