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PNS Daily Newscast - August 14, 2018
Omarosa promises more tapes, while CNN reports there are no black White House senior advisors. Also on the Tuesday rundown: North Carolina uses social media to protect the environment; and National Parks billions behind in maintenance.
Daily Newscasts
Environment
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
BISMARCK, N.D. – Many farmers in North Dakota and nationwide say the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is undercutting the Renewable Fuel Standard by granting too many exemptions for small oil refineries - hurting farmers in the process ...Read More
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
DELCO, N.C. – A public outcry has resulted in a potential shift in state regulation of a chemical that many scientists say is a danger to public health and the ozone.
Methyl bromide is used in logging operations in North Carolina to fumigate wood before it's exported ...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
Monday, August 13, 2018
INDIANAPOLIS – New research into Indiana's school voucher program reveals academic progress may not be on par with expectations.
Researchers from two universities – Notre Dame and Kentucky – examined the standardized test scores of more than 3,000 low-income students who switched from public to private school during the first ...Read More
Monday, August 13, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS — It's estimated nearly 50,000 Minnesotans will have submitted ballots ahead of tomorrow's primary election in Minnesota, a record number according to the secretary of state.
Voters will decide primary races for two U.S. Senate seats, three open House seats, the governor and several other races ...Read More
