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Trump's pick to lead DEA withdraws from consideration; Report: NYS hospitals' operating margins impact patient care; Summit County, CO aims to remain economically viable in warming climate; SD Gov. sets aside 2026 budget funds for new education savings accounts.

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GOP Senators voice reservations about Kash Patel, Trump's FBI pick. President Biden continues to face scrutiny over pardoning his son. And GOP House members gear up for tough budget fights, possibly targeting important programs.

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Residents in Colorado's rural communities face challenges to recycling, climate change and Oregon's megadrought are worrying firefighters, and a farm advocacy group says corporate greed is behind high food prices in Montana.

Nia Hamm

Nia Hamm adds PNS to her freelance roster along with News 12 Network covering the New York/New Jersey tri-state area, as well as CBS News Radio. She is excited to be a part of the PNS team and provide in-depth coverage of stories that are often over-looked by traditional media outlets. Nia has nearly a decade of experience reporting, writing, producing, shooting and editing in the newsrooms of major media organizations. Her passion for media and news extends beyond the newsroom into her daily life; when she isn't working, Nia enjoys working on issues she cares deeply about as well as spending time with family and friends.


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ALBANY, N.Y. - The Flint, Michigan, water crisis is helping to shed light on water contamination cases across the nation, including in Hoosick Falls…

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Advocates Push NY State for Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants

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Undocumented Immigrant to NY Attorney: Vargas Case Signals Hope

NEW YORK - As the first undocumented immigrant admitted to the New York State Bar, Cesar Vargas is a permanent part of history. But the immigration …

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NY Farming Group Opposes Cuomo's Minimum Wage Hike Proposal

ALBANY, N.Y. – Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal to raise New York's minimum wage to $15 an hour is praised by many. But the New York Farm Bureau …

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New York to Revamp Training for Child Welfare Caseworkers

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. - The state of New York plans to revamp the way it trains child welfare caseworkers. The Office of Children and Family Services …

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More Cases of Human Trafficking Reported in N.Y., U.S.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – More cases of human trafficking are being reported – and that could be a good thing. A new study by Polaris, an anti-…

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Gov't Panel Issues Guidelines for Screening Pregnant Women, Mothers For Depression

MELVILLE, N.Y. – Both pregnant women and women who recently have given birth should be screened for depression. That's the recommendation by …

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NYC Grocery-Worker Law to Protect Employees Draws Critics

NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is expected to sign a new bill protecting supermarket workers. The Grocery Worker Retention Act …

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Study: Income Inequality Greater Than Before the Great Recession

NEW YORK - Income inequality in the United States is higher today than before the Great Recession - and it continues to rise, according to …

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Keeping NY Seniors Connected is Key in Treating Depression

NEW YORK – Depression is the most common mental health problem that older adults face, according to the Centers for Disease Control and …

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