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Farmers in DC to discuss trade and the rural economic crisis; also Lily Bohlke reports on the Democratic debate -- from 2020 Talks.

2020Talks - October 16, 2019

Last night in Ohio the fourth Democratic debate covered issues from health care, gun control and abortion to the Turkish invasion of Syria. What's clear: Sen. Elizabeth Warren has replaced former VP Joe Biden as the centerstage target.

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Virginia is still waiting on a federal waiver to begin work requirements for people who receive their health coverage through Medicaid. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Thousands in VA Could Get Booted from Medicaid Rolls

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia was one of the last states in the nation to expand the state's Medicaid health-care program last year. But a new ...Read More

Before Medicare, nearly half of Americans age 65-plus had no insurance to cover hospitalization. (AdobeStock)

Medicare Open Enrollment: Help Available for Texans

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

AUSTIN, Texas — It’s shopping time for the 2.5 million Texans who have Medicare coverage. Open enrollment for the program starts today ...Read More

According to a new analysis, 70% of New Mexico families with children are expected to benefit from a change in the state income tax code. (U_8f8rxx56/PIxabay)

Report: Majority of NM Families to Benefit from State Tax Cut

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A new analysis shows 70% of New Mexico families with children will get a break on their state personal income taxes when ...Read More

A recent report found Colorado hospitals could have saved consumers more than $11.5 billion over nine years by reining in administration costs and profit margins. (Pixabay)

Colorado Officials Seek Input on New "Public Option" Health Plan

Monday, October 14, 2019

DENVER — Colorado officials want to hear from the public on a new proposal to add a more affordable "public option" for health coverage ...Read More

Pork processing is big business in Minnesota, which ranks second in the United States for the number of pigs raised in the state, according to the Minnesota Pork Producers Association. (Matthias Zomer/Stocksnap)

New Pork Processing Rules Raise Food, Worker Safety Concerns

Friday, October 11, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS – Several labor unions filed a federal lawsuit in Minneapolis this week over controversial U.S. Department of Agriculture rule ...Read More

Scientists say regenerative farming practices that don't use synthetic fertilizers or chemical pesticides can help capture more carbon from the atmosphere and create healthier soil for crops. (Pixabay)

Nebraska Farmers, Ranchers Push for Green New Deal Policies

Thursday, October 10, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. – Agriculture is the fourth largest producer of climate pollution, and farmers and ranchers from across the U.S. have launched a ...Read More

From 2012 to 2017, annual drug costs increased by 57.8%, but Connecticut income rose only 12.2%. (I Viewfinder/Adobe Stock)

Soaring Drug Prices Costing Taxpayers Billions

Thursday, October 10, 2019

HARTFORD, Conn. – Too many people need to choose between paying for food and shelter or taking their medications, according to advocates for ...Read More

Most of California's 300,000 teachers are not part of the state disability insurance system, and do not receive automatic paid maternity leave. (VadimGuzhva/Adobestock)

Teachers Promote Bill to Guarantee Maternity-Related Leave

Thursday, October 10, 2019

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Teachers are speaking out in favor of a bill that would grant them and other classified employees six weeks of paid time ...Read More

River flooding is common on the plains of Minnesota, where many communities are seeing heavier rain and more flood-related issues to prepare for. (Mitch/Adobe Stock)

Changing Rain Patterns Force MN Towns to Adapt

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

ALBERT LEA, Minn. – State climate officials say Minnesota is seeing more rain than it used to, and that's forcing cities to adapt their ...Read More

As Wisconsin's population ages, a task force and several pieces of legislation have been filed to help caregivers. (Pixabay)

WI Bills Target Care for Family Caregivers

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers's Caregiver task force explores ways to provide better wages and benefits to the state's caregivers. And two ...Read More

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