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Six skiers rescued, nine others still missing after group is caught in Sierra avalanche; Can a Millionaires Tax help fix WA's affordability 'crisis?' Facing doctor shortage, lawmakers in MI explore who can fill the gap; Federal cuts renew push for MA medical debt protections.

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Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies. The Utah GOP gathers signatures for a ballot measure to repeal a ban on gerrymandering and North Carolina political parties reach a truce over voter registration.

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An Illinois university is trying to fill gaps in the nationwide pharmacy shortage, Alabama plans to address its high infant mortality rate using robots in maternal care and neighbors helping neighbors is behind a successful New England weatherization program.

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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - February 18, 2026 


Six skiers rescued, nine others still missing after group is caught in Sierra avalanche; Can a Millionaires Tax help fix WA's affordability 'crisis?' Facing doctor shortage, lawmakers in MI explore who can fill the gap; Federal cuts renew push for MA medical debt protections.


2026Talks - February 18, 2026 


Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies. The Utah GOP gathers signatures for a ballot measure to repeal a ban on gerrymandering and North Carolina political parties reach a truce over voter registration.

The Yonder Report - February 19, 2026 


An Illinois university is trying to fill gaps in the nationwide pharmacy shortage, Alabama plans to address its high infant mortality rate using robots in maternal care and neighbors helping neighbors is behind a successful New England weatherization program.

 


 


 


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