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PNS Daily Newscast - March 19, 2019 


Democrats call for investigation of spa owner who allegedly offered access to President Trump. Also on the Tuesday rundown: Prolonged repercussions expected from the “Bomb Cyclone.” Plus, navigating the stumbling blocks to Medicaid expansion.

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Raul Hidalgo, who has been taking care of his brother for more than two decades, says he must sometimes pay out of his own pocket for medical expenses. (SEIU 775)
Medicaid Change Could Help Washingtonians with Long-Term Care Needs
Friday, March 8, 2019
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Health-care and anti-poverty advocates are pushing for the state to fix Medicaid qualifications for folks with long-term care needs ...Read More
People with developmental disabilities contribute to a more diverse community when employers hire them for administrative or support roles and other appropriate jobs. (Tatiana Dyuvbanova/ Twenty20)
Iowans with Developmental Disabilities Encouraged to Share Their Stories
Friday, March 8, 2019
DES MOINES, Iowa – Every day, 7 million people with developmental disabilities work harder than many other Americans to lead self-determined ...Read More
Medicaid expansion has reduced the number of uninsured adults in Kentucky by more than 460,000, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. (@thegoldenmonoclenyc/Twenty20)
KY Senators Fight to Preserve Medicaid Benefits
Thursday, February 28, 2019
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Two new bills introduced in the Kentucky Senate would require Medicaid to cover dental and eye doctor visits, and would ...Read More
In 2017, it's estimated that more than 9,500 Tennesseans died while waiting for their Social Security Disability benefit appeals to be heard. (Courtney Keating/Getty Images)
TN Group: Process for Getting Disability Benefits "Broken "
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As National Disability Awareness Month begins this week, some Tennessee groups want lawmakers to focus less on proclamations and ...Read More
Improved website access will allow people with vision disabilities to register to vote and update information online. (janeb13/Pixabay)
Victory for New Yorkers with Disabilities
Monday, February 25, 2019
2/25/2019 Correction: CIDNY provided evidence in a successful legal action to make polling sites accessible, they did not bring the lawsuit. NEW ...Read More
There wouldn't be cupcakes at a virtual Democratic caucus, but the idea is to make caucus attendance more accessible to all by allowing people to
Iowa Dems Push "Virtual" Caucus Attendance for 2020 Elections
Friday, February 15, 2019
DES MOINES, Iowa – A 30-day public comment period is underway in Iowa to find out how Democratic voters feel about using "virtual" caucuses in ...Read More
Experts say people experiencing mental health challenges, especially across multiple generations, often achieve significant recovery after sharing their stories. (Pixabay/Silviarita)
Study: NH's Mental Illness Rate Low, Access to Care High
Thursday, February 14, 2019
CONCORD, N.H. – More than 43 million Americans are suffering from mental illness, but less than half, or 43 percent, receive treatment ...Read More
In Maine, about 13 percent of the population provides caregiving to a family member. (Vimeo/Creative Commons)
Maine Bill Aims to Pay Family Caregivers of Medicaid Users
Thursday, February 7, 2019
AUGUSTA, Maine – A bill in the Maine Legislature is aimed at paying spouses who provide caregiving services for partners on Medicaid. H.P ...Read More
Fewer than 25 percent of New York City subway stations are considered wheelchair-accessible. (Dariya Dee/Twenty20)
NYC Subway Death Spotlights Lack of Accessibility
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
NEW YORK - People with disabilities are rallying today at the site where a young mother died when she fell down subway stairs. Malaysia Goodman fell ...Read More
More than 270,000 children with disabilities attend Pennsylvania schools. (akshayapatra/pixabay)
Educators Urge Wolf to Up Funding for Special Education
Monday, January 7, 2019
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Education advocates want Gov. Tom Wolf to include increased funding in the next state budget for some of the state's most ...Read More
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