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PNS Daily News - December 12, 2019
A House Committee begins debate on articles of impeachment; Washington state is set to launch a paid family, medical leave program; advocates for refugees say disinformation clouds their case; and a new barrier to abortion in Kentucky.
2020Talks - December 12, 2019
Today’s the deadline to qualify for this month’s debate, and entrepreneur Andrew Yang made it - the only non-white candidate who’ll be on stage. Plus, former Secretary Julián Castro questions the order of primary contests.
Environment
Thursday, December 12, 2019
LYONS, Neb. – Children spend a significant portion of their days in school for most of the calendar year, and public health advocates are concerned that too many are not drinking enough water, which can lead to a host of negative issues.
Jordan Rasmussen, policy manager for the Center for Rural Affairs ...Read More
Thursday, December 12, 2019
RALEIGH, N.C. – A local group opposed to the construction of a rock quarry adjacent to Umstead State Park in Wake County is appealing a Superior Court's decision.
The judge ruled that the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority was within its bounds to grant Wake Stone Corp. rights to mine on airport land.
Jean Spooner ...Read More
Health and Wellness
Thursday, December 12, 2019
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A House Republican from Taylor Mill has pre-filed a bill that would create a statewide Mental Health First Aid Training Program.
State Rep. Kim Moser says the idea is to increase knowledge about the nature of depression and substance abuse disorders ...Read More
Thursday, December 12, 2019
CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming teens' rising use of e-cigarettes, a relatively new nicotine delivery system also known as vaping, was the central topic at a gathering of health advocates, experts and lawmakers in Casper this week.
Vaping has come under increased scrutiny after several deaths were linked to e-cigarette use.
In Wyoming ...Read More
Social Issues
Thursday, December 12, 2019
BLACKFOOT, Idaho – The holidays mean lots of big meals – and also lots of food waste.
But a few tips could help people put those leftovers to good use.
Year-round, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates 30 to 40% of food is thrown away.
Julie Buck, a dietitian with the University of Idaho extension office in Bingham County ...Read More
Thursday, December 12, 2019
SEATTLE – The state's paid family and medical leave program is gearing up to give workers time off when they need it most.
Starting in January, Washington will become the fifth state to offer comprehensive leave, allowing employees to take up to 12 – and in some cases 18 – weeks off to care for a new child ...Read More
