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PNS Daily Newscast - November 19, 2018.

More than 1,200 missing in the California wildfires. Also on the Monday rundown: A pair of reports on gun violence in the nation; and concerns that proposed changes to 'Green Card' rules favor the wealthy.

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The three dozen women newly elected to the U.S. House last week surpassed the 24 female newcomers elected in 1992, the last time political pundits declared it the �Year of the Woman.� (express.co.uk)

Can Record Political Gains by Women be Sustained?

Monday, November 12, 2018

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Votes are still being counted, but we already know the number of women elected to the U.S. House of Representatives last week ...Read More

Luc Bastien, left, stands with union brothers at 32BJ SEIU after canvassing. (32BJ SEIU)

Immigrants, Non-voters Helped Increase Florida Voter Turnout

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - In a final push to support candidates and issues they care about, a group of immigrant, Latino and Haitian union workers - many ...Read More

Backers say an initiative on the midterm election ballot to raise the minimum wage in Arkansas would benefit the entire state economy. (Pixabay)

Arkansans to Vote on Proposed Minimum-Wage Increase

Monday, November 5, 2018

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For the second time in five years, Arkansas voters will get the chance to increase the state's minimum wage on Election Day ...Read More

North Carolina's model for saving the lives of pregnant mothers includes giving them more options for prenatal and postpartum care. (Twenty20)

House Committee Questions Rise in Pregnancy-Related Deaths

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Congress is asking U.S. healthcare systems why more women are dying from pregnancy-related complications, and North ...Read More

South Dakota's two metropolitan areas are separated by 350 miles, which leaves 80 percent of the state lacking trained medical personnel to handle sexual assault cases. (wmky.org)

SD Recruits Certified Professionals to Help Sexual-Assault Victims

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota currently has only seven individuals who are certified to assist those who report a sexual assault, but a new ...Read More

Women who test positive for gestational diabetes must monitor their blood sugar during pregnancy, but experts say the risks don't stop there. (Twenty20)

TN's High Diabetes Rate Raises Concerns for Pregnant Women

Monday, October 29, 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – National Diabetes Month starts this week, and more than 1 in 10 Tennesseans is diabetic. At 11 percent, the state has one ...Read More

Tennessee women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer or pre-cancerous conditions for these cancers are enrolled for treatment coverage through the state�s TennCare program. (Army Medicine)

Free Breast Cancer Screenings Available to Qualifying Tennesseans

Thursday, October 25, 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – More than 5,000 new cases of breast cancer were reported in Tennessee in 2017, according to the Tennessee Breast Cancer ...Read More

As many as 8 in 10 women experience sexual harassment in their lifetimes, which can lead to clinical depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and long-term physical health problems. (Pixabay)

Calculating Economic Costs of Workplace Sexual Harassment

Thursday, October 25, 2018

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The global MeToo movement has put a spotlight on sexual harassment and assault, and a new report from the Institute for ...Read More

A lack of financial stability often prevent survivors of domestic violence from leaving an abusive situation. (Pixabay)

Domestic Violence: It Can Take More Than Courage to Leave

Monday, October 1, 2018

FRANKFORT, Ky. – It can take more than courage to leave an abusive situation, as money concerns often prevent survivors of domestic violence ...Read More

The Violence Against Women Act has provided greater protections for Native American women on tribal lands. (Marvin Lynchard/U.S. Dept. of Defense)

MT Programs Face Cuts If Violence Against Women Act Expires

Monday, September 24, 2018

HELENA, Mont. – Federal legislation that funds resources for victims of domestic and sexual violence is set to expire at the end of September ...Read More

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