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PNS Daily Newscast - January 23, 2020

LGBTQ groups launch a million-dollar campaign to participate in the 2020 census; and biodiversity at risk in North Carolina.

2020Talks - January 23, 2020

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and former VP Joe Biden butt heads at opposing ends of the Democratic spectrum. And Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is suing former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

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Wetlands are critical to North Carolina's coastal ecosystems. (Adobe Stock)

As Biodiversity Shrinks, Conservationists Shift Focus to Protecting Land

Thursday, January 23, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina's mountains and coasts are teeming with biodiversity that conservationists say is under threat from global warming ...Read More

According to federal data, there are now more women in the U.S. workforce than men, with women occupying 50.04% of positions. (Adobe Stock)

Unsafe Working Conditions for Pregnant Women Tied to Poor Health Outcomes

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. -- A bill in Congress that would ensure pregnant women aren't fired from their jobs for requesting reasonable accommodations in the ...Read More

The North Carolina Department of Commerce projects around 380,000 new jobs will be added to the state by 2026. (Adobe Stock)

Employment Data: NC's Metro Areas on Up and Up

Thursday, January 16, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Unemployment rates decreased in 92 of North Carolina's 100 counties last November, according to data released this month by the ...Read More

More than one in four adults ages 20-64 have untreated dental cavities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New Rule Removes Barriers to Dental Care for Low-Income NC Residents

Thursday, January 16, 2020

CARY, N.C. -- The State Board of Dental Examiners on Thursday is expected to approve a new rule that would loosen restrictions on dental hygienists ...Read More

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 is the federal law that bans discrimination in renting or selling housing. (Adobe Stock)

Could Changes to Fair Housing Rules Weaken Them?

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is accepting public comments on its proposal to change a rule related to fair ...Read More

More than 6 million people voted in the 2016 North Carolina presidential primary elections. (Adobe Stock)

Blocked ID Law May Still Influence NC Primary Turnout

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolinians will not have to show photo identification to vote in the upcoming primary election. A federal judge in Greensboro ...Read More

Nursing schools across the country are struggling to expand their capacity to meet the rising demand nationwide for registered nurses, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (Adobe Stock)

In 2020's “Year of the Nurse,” NC Sees Ongoing Shortage

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The World Health Organization has declared 2020 the "Year of the Nurse" in celebration of Florence Nightingale's 200th birthday ...Read More

Nationwide, the teacher shortage is expected to worsen within the next five years, especially in subjects such as mathematics, science and special education, according to a report by the Economic Policy Institute. (Adobe Stock)

NC Educators Rally for 2020 Pay Raise

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina teachers want to see their pay increase, and they are gathering in Raleigh today to demand lawmakers take action ...Read More

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