Snow will overspread the area from south to north this afternoon into Sunday evening. A changeover to a wintry mix is expected from southeast to northwest tonight, and will eventually progress as far west as the I-99 / Route 220 corridor, staying snow the whole time for the Laurel Highlands and Allegheny Mountains. A period […]
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By: Lily Bohlke More than half of Missouri families report paying more than $500 a month for child care, and child-care providers have been struggling to keep their doors open. Advocates for children say there are some promising actions the Legislature could take to improve both ends. Craig Stevenson, director of policy and advocacy with Kids […]
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By: Eric Galatas As Nebraska’s GOP leaders work to further restrict and even ban access to abortion services, Sen. Megan Hunt, D-Omaha, has introduced two bills designed to improve women’s access to reproductive health care. Legislative Bill 715 would allow insurers to cover abortion services. Legislative Bill 716 would allow Certified Nurse-Midwives, RNs and physician assistants to perform […]
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By: Nadia Ramlagan January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and state public health officials said it is important to recognize the warning signs and risk factors of exploitation. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are more than 25 types of human trafficking spanning numerous industries, from sex trafficking within escort services […]
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By: Diane Bernard As states continue to grapple with widespread use of messaging apps by government employees, one of the first proposed measures in Maryland’s 2022 General Assembly aims to prevent its governors from using apps that automatically delete messages. Last month, it was uncovered Gov. Larry Hogan regularly uses Wickr, an instant-messaging app some […]
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By: Emily Scott Pennsylvania faces a shortage of psychiatrists that children’s advocates call “alarming,” and they’re concerned about the impact it might have on young people whose needs become more intense and could require medication. A June 2020 report found there aren’t enough psychiatrists to meet the demand for mental-health assistance in the Commonwealth. Pittsburgh-based […]
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By: Emily Scott Pennsylvania state parks are making a move to go plastic-free and reduce waste, starting with their concession stands, to help meet the Commonwealth’s sustainability goals. By the end of this year, more than 15 state park food concessionaires will have updated contracts, including eliminating plastic straws, cutlery and food packaging. The renewed agreements […]
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By: Emily Scott Pennsylvania stands to gain at least $100 million to improve broadband access from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, established last month, will help coordinate the expansion of high-speed internet access throughout the state, by managing the influx of federal funds to support the construction of new towers, […]
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