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PNS Daily Newscast - February 19, 2021
The roots of the Texas freeze and latest on Cruz flight; and making sure healthcare workers aren't lost in the shuffle.
2021Talks - February 19, 2021
NOTE: Again, our most humble and deepest apologies for the error 2/18! Democrats introduce a sweeping immigration bill as Biden administration tells ICE to prioritize national security threats. Also, former RNC Chair Michael Steele predicts Republicans will lose Texas in 2024.
Environment
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HARRISBURG, Pa. - Environmental groups say actions in Washington and Harrisburg to curb methane emissions are major steps forward, but they see a big loophole in regulations that still needs to be closed.
In his first week in office, President Joe Biden directed the Environmental Protection Agency to have a proposal by September to address ...Read More
Friday, February 19, 2021
SEATTLE - While Washington state lawmakers consider a bill to clean up the energy that buildings run on, some cities and institutions already are leading the way.
House Bill 1084 would put the state on a path to decarbonizing the building sector, the fastest-growing source of greenhouse-gas emissions in the state. Last week ...Read More
Health and Wellness
Thursday, February 18, 2021
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A proposal to ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products in Minnesota has resurfaced in the Legislature.
House Bill 904, which cleared a House committee Wednesday, comes with renewed backing of those wanting to address health disparities across the state ...Read More
Thursday, February 18, 2021
LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- As the spread of the coronavirus continues, behavioral-health experts say it's as important as ever to make sure children and young people have the mental-health support they need.
In Las Vegas since the pandemic began, 19 students have died by suicide.
Taryn Hiatt ...Read More
Social Issues
Friday, February 19, 2021
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Navigating the health-care system can be difficult on a good day - dealing with insurance companies, doctors, deductibles and copays is frustrating. But in a recent survey, Arizonans said getting a surprise medical bill after a hospital visit is at the top of their list ...Read More
Friday, February 19, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio lawmakers from both parties and in both chambers are joining forces on a bill to abolish the death penalty in the state.
Sen. Nickie Antonio said she'll introduce legislation to replace execution as a punishment for murder with a sentence of life without parole. The Lakewood-area Democrat worked on a similar bill last year ...Read More
