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PNS Daily Newscast - September 20, 2024
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U.S. gender wage gap grows for first time in a decade; Trump has embraced NC's Mark Robinson, calling him 'Martin Luther King on steroids'; Volunteers sought as early voting kicks off in MN; Women's political contributions in congressional races fall short of men's.

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2024Talks - September 20, 2024
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Rising threats of political violence, a Federal Reserve rate cut, crypto industry campaign contributions and reproductive rights are shaping today's political landscape.

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The Yonder Report - September 19, 2024
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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

IA: Disabilities

The objective of the Health Connector program is to ensure enhanced and equal access to healthcare options for all residents, according to Dallas County officials. (Dallas County Health Department)
Iowa transportation program aims to reduce missed health appointments

County health officials in rural Iowa are using a new app to connect people to their doctors and cut down on missed appointments. The Health …

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Graduates of the 2024 Youth Leadership Academy. (Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council)
Iowa mints new disability advocacy leaders

Thirteen students, ranging in age from 14 to 21, have just graduated from the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council Youth Leadership Academy…

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Los graduados de 2024 de la Youth Leadership Academy del IDDC. (IDDC)
Iowa gradúa a nuevos líderes de defensa de discapacidades

Trece estudiantes, con edades comprendidas entre 14 y 21 años, acaban de graduarse del Youth Leadership Academy del Iowa Developmental …

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Garret Frey recibió el premio Life Time Advocacy Award del Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Iowa en 2023. (Cortesía de Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council)<br /><br />
Habitante de Iowa con discapacidad obtiene apoyo federal

La Oficina de Derechos Civiles de Estados Unidos ha emitido una resolución que garantiza que un hombre discapacitado de Iowa pueda vivir en su ca…

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Garret Frey was honored with the Lifetime Advocacy Award from the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council in 2023. (Courtesy of Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council)
Iowan with disability wins federal support

The U.S. Office for Civil Rights has issued a ruling ensuring that an Iowa man with disabilities is able to live in his home and receive round-the-…

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Ben Grauer y su prometida, Danica Bird, con su perro Clark, planean casarse este otoño. HF 2589 aumentaría los límites de ingresos permitidos y activos generales para las personas con discapacidades y al mismo tiempo les permitiría conservar los beneficios de Medicaid. (Ben Grauer)
Defensores de discapacitados en Iowa presionan por aumentar límites de ingresos

Se está pidiendo a los legisladores de Iowa que introduzcan cambios en las leyes de ingresos para las personas con discapacidades. Sus …

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Iowa lawmakers are considering legislation that would raise income and asset limits for people with disabilities who still need to qualify for Medicaid benefits. (Adobe Stock)
Advocates for Iowans with disabilities push for higher income limits

Iowa lawmakers are being asked to make changes to the income laws for people with disabilities. Disabilities advocates are hold an event at the …

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U.S. Bureau of Labor data show more than 38% of the disability community ages 16-64 were employed in November 2023, in contrast to 75% of adults without disabilities who were employed. (Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council)
Iowans with disabilities ask lawmakers to protect special-ed funding

The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council has a wish list for the new legislative session. The group has just released its public-policy agenda…

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Los datos de la Oficina de Trabajo de EE.UU. muestran que más del 38% de la comunidad de discapacitados de entre 16 y 64 años tenían empleo en noviembre de 2023, en contraste con el 75% de los adultos sin discapacidades que tenían empleo. (Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council)
Discapacitados de Iowa piden a legisladores proteger financiación de educación especial

El Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Iowa tiene una lista de deseos para la nueva sesión legislativa. El grupo acaba de publicar su …

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The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council is a big part of
'Civics in Action' exhibit honors Iowans with disabilities

The State Historical Society of Iowa has opened a new exhibit in its Des Moines museum. "Civics in Action" focuses on Iowans who've made …

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El Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Iowa es una parte importante de
Exposición 'Cívica en Acción' homenajea a habitantes de Iowa con discapacidades

La Sociedad Histórica del Estado de Iowa ha abierto una nueva exposición en su museo de Des Moines. "Cívica en Acción" se centra …

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Robert Fisher of Adel, Iowa, prevailed in his efforts to have an electronic button installed to operate the door at the local U.S. Post Office. (Robert Fisher/Iowa Council on Developmental Disabilities)
One Person's Battle Against the Post Office Prevails

A man in Adel who is part of Iowa's community of people with disabilities has been successful in having an electronic door installed at the U.S…

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