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PNS Daily Newscast - November 20, 2019 


Poll finds people paying attention to impeachment, but hearings aren't changing minds; votes on bills that would protect California wilderness, which supporters say would reduce wildfire risk; and child well-being in the courts, in foster care, and in the Census count.

2020Talks - November 20, 2019 


Tonight, 10 candidates will face off at the fifth Democratic primary debate in Atlanta. Also, it's Transgender Day of Remembrance, honoring trans and gender non-conforming people who have been killed this year.

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Disabilities

HB 1800 allows private/religious schools to exclude students with special needs. (JuanCi Studio/Adobe Stock)
Education Advocates Oppose New Voucher Bill
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Education advocates say a new school voucher bill would drain district resources and allow discrimination against students ...Read More
In 2019, the state Legislature increased funding for Wyoming Senior Centers by $225,000. (Knox County Gov/Flickr)
Wyoming Family Caregivers Provide $980 Million in Unpaid Care
Thursday, November 14, 2019
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Some 74,000 unpaid caregivers in Wyoming provide an estimated 62 million hours of care each year, valued at $980 million ...Read More
Iowa Sen. Brad Zaun, R-Urbandale, left, visted Jessica Williams' place of employment and met in Urbandale and met her manager, David Watts as part of October's National Disability Employment Month. (DDCouncil)
Iowa Lawmakers Visit Workplace of Constituents with Disabilities
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
DES MOINES, Iowa - The contribution people with disabilities make to the economy is hard to quantify, but last month three Iowa lawmakers got a first- ...Read More
Updating the special-education funding formula would help districts with higher proportions of disadvantaged students. (GAYSORN/Adobe Stock)
Report Proposes Simple Fix for Flawed Special-Ed Funding
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The proportion of state funding for special education has been falling for more than ten years, but a new report suggests a ...Read More
The State of California is working toward a more livable, walkable, age-friendly future. (AARP California)
California Moves Toward More Age-Friendly Future
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – By 2030, California’s over-65 population will grow by four million – and a bill just signed by Gov. Gavin ...Read More
Americans with disabilities often flourish in the workplace if employers invest in training and use assistive technology. (kaepetrin/stlpublicradioradio)
Iowans with Disabilities Encouraged to Invite a Legislator to Work
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
DES MOINES, Iowa – America's unemployment rate remains very low, but that doesn't always apply to people with disabilities. It's an issue Iowa ...Read More
Nine years after a stroke that left her unable to walk, Courtney Wilkins still is making progress. (American Heart Association)
Doctors: Stroke Rehab Designed for Each Individual Yields Best Results
Monday, September 30, 2019
SEATTLE – The effects of a stroke are different for everyone, and that's why medical professionals say it's crucial to tailor rehabilitation to ...Read More
One study found that charter schools enroll fewer English-language learners and fewer special students who require high-cost services. (davit85/Adobe Stock)
Gov. Wolf Proposes PA Charter-School Reforms
Friday, August 16, 2019
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Education advocates are praising the new regulations and legislation proposed by Gov. Tom Wolf to reform Pennsylvania charter ...Read More
The first Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota was held on August 14, 1938. (sdpb.org)
SD Veterans to Benefit at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Friday, August 2, 2019
RAPID CITY, S.D. – This weekend, hundreds of thousands of people will pour into the Black Hills – most on two wheels – for the 79th ...Read More
One in five Illinoisans lives with a physical or mental disability that affects their daily functioning. (Agence DER/Adobe Stock)
ADA Marks 29 Years with Room for Improvement
Friday, July 26, 2019
CHICAGO – Legislation that has changed the lives of millions of Americans, including nearly one in five Illinoisans, marks its 29th anniversary ...Read More
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