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PNS Daily Newscast - Friday, August 23, 2019 


A federal court ruling changes how the President is elected, and Florida Democrats trigger a special session vote on guns. Those stories and more in today's news.

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The minimum wage for Illinois teachers was raised from $10,000 to $40,000. (tadamichi/Adobe Stock)
Illinois Educators Applaud Teacher Pay Raise
Friday, August 23, 2019
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Teachers in Illinois are applauding a new law that could boost their bottom line. A bill signed on Thursday by Gov. J.B ...Read More
A new court ruling increases the likelihood that the 2020 presidential election could hinge on a single vote in the Electoral College. (Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)
Federal Court Ruling Changes How We Elect the President
Friday, August 23, 2019
Sacramento, CA - A new court ruling says states cannot penalize a delegate to the Electoral College for voting against the popular vote from that ...Read More
Texas ranks 27th nationally in breastfeeding, where 83% of babies have been breastfed. (Pixabay)
Groups Push Paid Family Leave During National Breastfeeding Month
Friday, August 23, 2019
AUSTIN, Texas – August is National Breastfeeding Month, and children's advocates are reminding lawmakers that paid family leave would help more ...Read More
Democrats unsuccessfully tried to hold a special session on guns after Orlando's Pulse nightclub shooting in 2016, which left 49 people dead. (Fuzzy Gerdes/Flickr)
Florida Democrats Trigger Special-Session Vote on Guns
Friday, August 23, 2019
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida house Democratic Caucus has forced a vote on whether lawmakers should convene a special session to address what ...Read More
Young farmers, age 35 years or less, make up 10% of Missouri farmers while about 25% of farmers were considered new and beginning farmers, with 10 years or less of experience. (pewtrusts.org)
MO Kids to Benefit from 10th Annual Farm-to-Table Event
Thursday, August 22, 2019
POTOSI, Mo. – The Washington County Home Grown Tour and Field Dinner will draw a community together in Missouri this weekend, and two students ...Read More
A new program gives grants to food pantries across Colorado to purchase produce, dairy and protein from Colorado producers. (USAID)
Food Pantries Racing to Meet Grant Deadline
Thursday, August 22, 2019
DENVER – Food pantries across Colorado are putting finishing touches on their second-round grant applications before a deadline Friday ...Read More
The number of migrant families arriving at the border has surged during the Trump administration. (Riko Best/Adobestock)
Immigrants’ Rights Groups Decry New Child-Detention Policy
Thursday, August 22, 2019
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Migrant children and their families could be held in camps almost indefinitely while their request for asylum plays out in ...Read More
The Dakota Access pipeline currently ships about 500,000 barrels of oil per day from North Dakota to Illinois. (Tony Webster/Flickr)
ND Commission Agrees to Hearing on DAPL Expansion Plans
Thursday, August 22, 2019
BISMARCK, N.D. – A public hearing is scheduled to evaluate a request to double the amount of crude oil flowing through the Dakota Access ...Read More
Kentucky school districts soon will be able to increase behavioral-health and health services for students by using federal Medicaid dollars. (Adobe Stock)
Medicaid Changes Allow KY Schools to Expand Behavioral Health Services
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Local school districts will soon be able to hire more licensed psychologists, counselors and other behavioral-health ...Read More
A national coalition that includes MoveOn.org, union and health-care reform groups helped organize Monday's national day of action on drug pricing. (Mensatic/Morguefile)
NV Lawmakers Call for Action at Roundtable on Drug Prices
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Groups that fight for better health and consumer rights held a roundtable on prescription drug prices last night in Las Vegas ...Read More
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