Newscasts
PNS Daily Newscast - June 17, 2021
A perfect storm is putting a strain on blood-bank supplies; Congress approves Juneteenth as a national holiday.
2021Talks - June 17, 2021
VP Harris meets with Texas lawmakers; Congress passes Juneteenth bill; Senate holds hearing on Women's Health Protection Act; and advocates rally for paid leave.
Environment
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EAST LAKE, N.C. - There are plenty of deer, wild turkey and other game species in eastern North Carolina's red wolf recovery area, according to new research.
Wildlife scientists say while red wolves coexist with other game species, there's more work to do to build up their population, so they have a better chance of survival ...Read More
Thursday, June 17, 2021
SEATTLE - With the addition of food-storage lockers to the Colville National Forest, campers will be able to deter grizzly bears - and in turn, avoid conflict with the vulnerable species.
Groups have teamed up with the 1.5 million-acre forest in northeast Washington to install 20 steel boxes for food ...Read More
Health and Wellness
Thursday, June 17, 2021
WATERVILLE, Maine - Maine is facing another outbreak of browntail moths, an invasive caterpillar species with tiny hairs that are poisonous to humans.
Contact with a browntail moth can cause rashes or even respiratory issues in some people.
Jim Britt - communications director with the Maine Department of Agriculture ...Read More
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa groups that assist survivors of domestic violence and other crimes are struggling as a key federal funding source almost evaporates. They're concerned little help will be available if Congress doesn't intervene, especially for people in marginalized areas ...Read More
Social Issues
Thursday, June 17, 2021
MADISON, Wis. - Public-school advocates say they're alarmed about the education spending levels being floated in the Wisconsin Legislature - and one nonpartisan group says badly needed COVID-relief funds are at risk.
The Joint Finance Committee could wrap up its budget-writing process as early as today, ahead of votes later this month ...Read More
Thursday, June 17, 2021
BOISE, Idaho - A new campaign aims to ensure every kid in Idaho has health-care coverage. Health groups have launched Idaho Kids Covered to close the gap for children who don't have insurance.
Voters passed an initiative in 2018 expanding Medicaid coverage for more low-income Idaho families. More Idahoans have enrolled in the program ...Read More
