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PNS Daily Newscast - March 5, 2021
New rules should speed large-scale clean-energy projects in NY; Texas' Gov. Abbott tries to shift COVID blame to release of "immigrants."
2021Talks - March 5, 2021
A marathon Senate session begins to pass COVID relief; Sanders plans a $15 minimum wage amendment; and work continues to approve Biden's cabinet choices.
Archive: January 21, 2021
Click to downloadAUGUSTA, Maine -- Groups who advocate for the rights of people in prison are criticizing the Mills administration for refusing to include incarcerated Mainers in Phase 1B of the vaccine rollout. In February, older Mainers and those with underlying health conditions such as diabetes and chronic lung ...Read More
RALEIGH, N.C. -- As a new administration began its work, faith leaders said there is opportunity for religious communities to tamper down on extremism and work toward peace and unity. Many supporters at the Capitol insurrection appeared to be fueled by religious fervor, displaying signs with Christ ...Read More
PIERRE, S.D. -- Shortly after taking office Wednesday, President Joe Biden signed several orders, including one that revokes the presidential permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline. The project goes through South Dakota, and while tribal leaders applaud Biden's move, they hope he doesn't stop ther ...Read More
LONGMONT, Colo. -- As the nation moves to ramp up clean-energy production, Jack's Solar Garden, a locally owned farm just south of Longmont, could provide a model for family-scale operations across the U.S. The farm has boosted revenues after planting 3,200 solar panels, enough to power more than 3 ...Read More
CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- The Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce is ready to get to work with eighteen newly-appointed members, including landowners, sportsmen and women, conservationists, legislators and government leaders from across the state. Their charge is to present recommendations that will be used to supp ...Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Joe Biden presidency is now under way, following chaotic attempts to overturn his victory. A Minnesota group warns despite the transition, state-level efforts continue to undermine voter access amid discredited claims. Polls indicate many Republicans still don't acknowledge ...Read More
NEW YORK -- Doctors warn delays of cancer screenings and preventive health care while sheltered in place during the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to serious health consequences later. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows more than 3.7 million New Yorkers said they have delayed medical care because ...Read More
ST. GEORGE, Utah -- A public-private partnership has obtained a parcel of Utah wilderness to protect the critical habitat of the threatened Mojave Desert tortoise. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Washington County and the Utah Chapter of The Nature Conservancy joined forces to purchase 53 ...Read More
