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PBS Daily Newscast - July 8, 2020
Mary Trump's book labels our president a reckless leader who paid a pal to take his SAT test; Nevada lawmakers address pandemic shortfalls.
2020Talks - July 8, 2020
The Movement for Black Lives announced a new proposal to overhaul policing and invest in Black communities; NJ and DE have primary elections today; and some political candidates are joining in a Facebook advertising boycott.
Archive: September 14, 2016
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The percentage of Americans without insurance is at an all-time low. A new census survey finds that more than 9 percent are uninsured nationwide, and it's even lower in Kentucky, at 6 percent. Sonya Begay of Berea, who is raising three teenage grandchildren, said she began receivi ...Read More
MADISON, Wis. - As part of the World Dairy Expo in Madison on Oct. 6, the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection will present a Global Dairy Symposium with leading experts from around the world sharing their insights on the dairy industry. The panel of presenters will discus ...Read More
INDIANAPOLIS - United Way has released its ALICE report, which stands for "Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed" - an apt description of many Hoosiers. According to the report, 36 percent of Indiana households in 2014 could not afford basic needs such as housing, child care, food, health car ...Read More
LANSING, Mich. - A vote is expected today on guidelines that could help ensure that LGBTQ students in Michigan are not treated differently than other students. The State Board of Education is expected to approve voluntary recommendations for schools that were created to reduce discrimination agains ...Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Dozens of former students and graduates of ITT Technical Institute - which has campuses in Chattanooga, Johnson City, Knoxville, Cordova and Nashville - today are declaring a debt strike. The civil action means they will no longer be making federal loan payments for the debt they ...Read More
BOSTON - The Bay State once again is first in the nation when it comes to health-insurance coverage, according to new Census Bureau data. The census figures show that less than 3 percent of Massachusetts residents now are uninsured. However, Brian Rosman, director of policy and government relations ...Read More
SANTA FE, N.M. - Fines and fees within the juvenile-justice system can be crushing for families, according to a new report. According to the nonprofit Juvenile Law Center, young people who can't pay for alternative programs may do time when a wealthier offender may not. In some states, the report s ...Read More
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Making five Pennsylvania counties a top priority could help put the state back on track to meet its clean-water goals. The Clean Water Blueprint, a six-state agreement to reduce pollution and sediment flowing into Chesapeake Bay, is off course - and Pennsylvania is responsible for ...Read More
