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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - October 11, 2024
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Hurricane Milton brought a thousand-year rain event to Tampa Bay; 2.2 million are still without power; Ohio voters have more in common than you might think; New legislative scorecard highlights leaders on children's issues; Feds set deadline to replace lead water pipes; schools excluded new legislative scorecard highlights leaders on children's issues.

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2024Talks - October 11, 2024
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Civil rights groups push for a voter registration deadline extension in Georgia, federal workers helping in hurricane recovery face misinformation and threats of violence, and Brown University rejects student divestment demands.

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The Yonder Report - October 10, 2024
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Hurricane Helene has some rural North Carolina towns worried larger communities might get more attention, mixed feelings about ranked choice voting on the Oregon ballot next month, and New York farmers earn money feeding school kids.

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The mental health advocacy group Inseparable has published a checklist to promote mental health in schools, advocating annual well-checks for all students. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Delaware schools emphasize mental-health assessments for students

With mental health challenges on the rise among youths, Delaware officials said school-based services have become essential in addressing issues…

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Research shows lower high school graduation rates for children with high absenteeism starting as early as kindergarten. (photo courtesy Max Herman, Chalkbeat)
Family routines, structure boost confidence among school-age kids

Delaware's school children are both eager and anxious as they head back to classrooms this month and there are tried and true tips for a smooth transi…

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With the End-of-Life Options Act, Delaware would join ten other states and Washington, D.C., that have authorized medical aid in dying. (Adobe Stock)
DE Legislature approves End-of-Life Options Act for terminally ill patients

The Delaware General Assembly has approved legislation to allow terminally ill adults access to prescription drugs so if they are suffering, they can …

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The Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation showed 22% of Delaware children living in households with a high housing cost burden in 2022, an improvement from 28% in 2019. (luckybusiness)
DE kids rank lower in education, higher in economic well-being

Delaware is ranked 31st in the nation for the overall health and welfare of children but its education ranking is much lower at 45th, according to …

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Delaware House Bill 140, the Ron Silverio/Heather Block End-of-Life Options Act, was introduced by Rep. Paul Baumbach, D-Newark. The bill has a record-high 16 co-sponsors, including all members of the Democratic legislative leadership. (motortion/Adobe Stock)
Delaware advances medical aid-in-dying bill

Advocates supporting the legalization of medical aid in dying in Delaware are optimistic following the recent passage of House Bill 140. It is now …

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The White House says it plans to boost investments in child care, since costs have increased 26% in the last decade, and skyrocketed 200% in the last three decades. (Adobe Stock)
Report: DE Needs Increased Education Investments for Kids

A new annual report suggests Delaware needs further investments in areas affecting children and young families, particularly in education. This …

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