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PNS Daily Newscast - October 23, 2017 


We begin the week with President Donald Trump urging GOP House members to support the Senate budget bill; a new report tracks a growing “right” to discriminate at both the state and federal level; and we will let you know why Trump budget cuts are being labeled a threat to waterways in the Midwest.

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Nursing home deaths prompt new rules by Florida Governor (Salvador Altimir/Flickr)
Nursing-Home Deaths Spotlight Weakened Laws to Protect Elderly
Monday, September 18, 2017
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Even though a fully functioning hospital was across the street, eight residents died in a sweltering nursing home without air- ...Read More
Colleen Moriarty of Hunger Solutions says in the last couple of years, more Minnesotans lean on food shelves toward the end of the month. (Michael Swan/FlickR)
Minnesota Census Data: Only Seniors Slipping
Friday, September 15, 2017
ST. PAUL, Minn. – U.S. Census data released Thursday had mostly good news for Minnesota, as it continues to recover from the recession ...Read More
Jill Pavlak (right) worked in liquor stores and restaurants to learn how to run her own brewery with her wife, Deb Loch.
Introducing 50 Inspirational Minnesotans Over 50
Thursday, September 14, 2017
ST. PAUL, Minn. – AARP Minnesota and a civic engagement group called Pollen are honoring 50 Minnesotans over age 50. The award smashes the ...Read More
There are more than 800,000 family caregivers in Washington state. (Hauoratrust/Wikimedia Commons)
Conference Explores How to Make Future Elder-Friendly
Thursday, September 14, 2017
SEATTLE – Health care professionals, providers and educators are gathering to brainstorm ideas for making sure the future is more friendly for ...Read More
Scott Bookman with Uncompahgre Medical Center in Norwood says connectivity issues can slow transmission of medical images such as x-rays to remote radiologists, hampering diagnosis and care for patients. (David Cornwell)
State Steps Up to Bring New Electricity to Rural Colo.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
DENVER – Colorado leaders are doubling down on efforts to make sure all parts of the state have high-speed access to the Internet. Tony Neal- ...Read More
Hurricane Irma hit as a Category 4 storm in Florida, and many Granite Staters want to offer help but are being cautioned to check out a charity before they give. (NOAA)
Irma Spawns Scams
Monday, September 11, 2017
CONCORD, N.H. – As Floridians struggle to cope with the devastation from Hurricane Irma, Granite Staters are being warned not to fall for ...Read More
Family caregivers spent an average of $7,000 of their own money supporting loved ones in 2016. (StockSnap/Pixabay)
Bill Would Give Caregivers (Tax) Credit for Caring
Friday, September 1, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. – Nearly 85,000 South Dakotans are unpaid caregivers, sometimes choosing between their jobs and caring for loved ones. Nationwide ...Read More
Doctors urge parents to get the facts as they make decisions about children's immunizations, or their own. (dodgertonskillhause/morguefile)
Family Physicians Urge Parents to Talk Over Vaccinations
Thursday, August 31, 2017
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Back-to-school preparations require more than just pencils and backpacks. Doctors are reminding parents and caregivers to have a ...Read More
Many families find that private nursing-home care for loved ones can be prohibitively expensive, and home-based care costs less. (Morsa/GettyImages)
Long-Term Care for Older Arkansans Can Be Costly, Confusing
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Long-term care for the elderly can be very expensive for most families, and advocates say many Arkansans are confused about how ...Read More
No matter how convincing a caller demanding payment might be, experts say you should never share your credit card number or personal information. (Fox Photo/Getty Images)
Consumer Fraud in Wisconsin: Is Your Identity at Risk?
Monday, August 28, 2017
MADISON, Wis. -- Every year, millions of Americans and tens of thousands of Wisconsinites are victims of consumer fraud. In 2016 alone, 32,000 ...Read More
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