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PNS Daily Newscast - June 18, 2019

Iran threatens to exceed the uranium enrichment limit agreed to under a 2015 nuclear deal. Also on today's rundown: More results of a new report on children's well-being; and a North Carolina Jewish congregation returns to its synagogue after sharing a local church.

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The Annie E. Casey Foundation places Washington state 29th in education in its annual report. (Annie E. Casey Foundation)

Report: Rapid WA Child Population Growth Draws Need for Support

Monday, June 17, 2019

SEATTLE – Washington state still has more progress to make on child well-being, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's 201 ...Read More

Oregon has work to do to ensure children have quality education opportunities and live in financially stable homes, according to a new report. (SupportPDX/Flickr)

Report: Oregon Ranks in Bottom Half of States for Child Well-Being

Monday, June 17, 2019

PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon is falling behind other states when comes to the well-being of its children, a new report says. The Annie E. Casey ...Read More

The on-time high school graduation rate in Pennsylvania is 87%, a 24% improvement since 2011. (matoue/pixabay)

Report Shows Gains for PA Children, Need for More Improvement

Monday, June 17, 2019

HARRISBURG, Pa. – A new report shows marked improvement in the well-being of Pennsylvania's children. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS ...Read More

The new California state budget makes more low-income seniors eligible for Medi-Cal, which has lower co-pays and broader coverage than Medicare. (Lilijoel/Morguefile)

New CA Budget Moves Closer to Universal Health Coverage

Friday, June 14, 2019

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California's new $214 billion budget, passed by the state Senate on Thursday, moves the Golden State closer to universal ...Read More

For four decades, individual states have had the authority under the Clean Air Act to adopt stronger tailpipe pollution standards than those set by the federal government. (U.S. Energy Department)<br />

Colorado's Tailpipe Pollution Limits at Odds with Proposed New Federal Standard

Thursday, June 13, 2019

WESTMINISTER, Colo. – Colorado's new standards to limit pollution from vehicle tailpipes could be headed to court if the Trump administration ...Read More

More than 100 legislators co-sponsored the Fair Share Amendment in the Massachusetts House and Senate this year. (Raise Up Massachusetts)

MA House, Senate Set to Vote on Millionaire's Tax

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

BOSTON - The Massachusetts House and Senate hold a constitutional convention today to vote on what's known as the Millionaire's Tax, or Fair Share ...Read More

Funds for municipal bus agencies would be cut significantly under the proposed Michigan House budget. (Kayce Giffords)

Proposed MI House Budget Slashes Public Transit

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

LANSING, Mich. - Advocates for public transit are sounding the alarm about the Michigan House budget, which has a hearing today in the House ...Read More

North Carolina is one of 14 states that has chosen not to expand its Medicaid program. (Adobe Stock)

Amid Medicaid Expansion Debate, Some Foster Parents Lack Coverage

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

DURHAM, N.C. — Memorial vigils were held across North Carolina last week to honor people who have suffered or died because they lacked health ...Read More

In 2016, Nebraska received nearly $4 billion from the federal government for programs linked to the 2010 census. (Pixabay)

Nebraska Groups Organize for Accurate 2020 Census Count

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. — Civic groups across Nebraska are gearing up to organize their own outreach efforts for the upcoming 2020 census, after Gov ...Read More

The Land and Water Conservation Fund has helped increase access to outdoor-recreation and other conservation efforts in Colorado's Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. (NPS)

Public-Lands Advocates Bring Conservation Message to Interior Secretary in Vail

Monday, June 10, 2019

VAIL, Colo. — Interior Secretary David Bernhardt is coming home to Colorado for the Western Governors' Association conference today in Vail ...Read More

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