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PNS Daily Newscast -August 16, 2018
Trump responds to a critic by revoking the security clearance of a former CIA director. Also on the Thursday rundown: farm groups urge speedy passage of the Farm Bill; and newspapers nationwide publish editorials denouncing anti-press rhetoric.
Daily Newscasts
Environment
Thursday, August 16, 2018
DES MOINES, Iowa — For generations, Iowa's topsoil has been called "black gold." And many farmers are working to keep it that way by renewing their focus on soil health.
Iowa consistently finishes first or second in the country in the production of corn, oats and soybeans ...Read More
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Two bills designed to thwart the Trump administration's plans for an offshore oil-drilling boom are to come before state lawmakers today.
The bills would forbid any new infrastructure on land or in California state waters to facilitate the transfer of oil from any new federal drilling leases ...Read More
Health and Wellness
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Florida kids get their back-to-school health checkups, a new statewide coalition is calling on parents and policymakers to support what it calls "science-based" immunization policies.
Immunize Florida is a grassroots network of parents ...Read More
Thursday, August 9, 2018
PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon's performance on fighting cancer is a mixed bag, according to a report released Thursday.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's 16th annual analysis measuring states on cancer prevention policies says Oregon is falling short in key areas such as tobacco regulations.
Christopher Friend ...Read More
Social Issues
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Citizens' groups in Nashville are demanding a thorough review of police procedures and some policy changes after release of a video of a police-shooting incident last month.
In July, 25-year-old Daniel Hambrick was shot and killed in an apartment complex when he ran from his vehicle ...Read More
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
CHARLESTON, W. Va. – State Supreme Court Justice Robin Davis has resigned amid signs that the West Virginia Legislature is taking a hard line on impeachment of all the justices.
In her announcement, Davis criticized impeachment, saying it goes against the will of the majority who voted her into office. On Monday ...Read More
