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PNS Daily Newscast - July 19, 2018 Efforts continue to quell the backlash over President Donald Trump’s changing statements on the Russia summit. Also on the Thursday rundown: protestors are out for Mike Pence’s visit to Missouri; and nobody wants to go, but one option is green burials.
Daily Newscasts
Environment
Thursday, July 19, 2018
PHOENIX – Arizonans know when the temperature climbs outside and their air conditioners are blowing, electric bills can climb, too.
But consumer advocates say utilities in the state could be doing more to save energy – and save ratepayers money.
Diane Brown ...Read More
Thursday, July 19, 2018
BOSTON – The Massachusetts House and Senate have passed energy bills that dictate the percentage of renewable energy in which the Commonwealth will invest by raising the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
That's the percentage of electricity that utilities have to get from renewable sources ...Read More
Health and Wellness
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
FRANKFORT, Ky. - An estimated 71,000 people in Kentucky are suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and efforts to better treat and potentially cure the brain disease are getting a major boost from AARP, which is investing $60 million in the Disrupt Dementia Discovery Fund for dementia and Alzheimer's research ...Read More
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
DES MOINES, Iowa – One way people stay active in their community is by voting, and as the November midterm election approaches, advocates for Iowans with disabilities say they're no exception. They also have a number of ways to cast a ballot.
When peopple with disabilities don't vote in elections, said Rik Shannon ...Read More
Social Issues
Thursday, July 19, 2018
RICHMOND, Va. – Outside of trading jabs on social media, Virginians soon will get to see Sen. Tim Kaine and his Republican Party challenger Corey Stewart go face-to-face in televised debates.
On issues such as Russian interference in U.S. elections ...Read More
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana is making progress in moving the needle on college completion, according to state education officials.
The 2018 College Completion Report, released this week, reveals an increase of 14 percentage points over the past five years in the number of college students graduating on time, which is now about four in 10 ...Read More
