Archive: April 20, 2017
People's Energy Plan for Kentucky Proposed
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Saying a transition to clean energy is an opportunity for Kentucky, not a burden, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth has released its Empower Kentucky Plan, the organization's blueprint for the state's energy future. The grassroots citizens group began working on the plan near ...Read More
NM Roundhouse Legal Battle Stokes Hopes for Education
SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico's Legislative Council hasn't ruled out the possibility of suing Gov. Susana Martinez ahead of a potential special session of the Legislature. And family advocates are watching closely, hoping for a resolution that helps education in the state. Lawmakers passed a b ...Read More
Report: Millions of "Masked" Dollars Go to Affluent Schools
BALTIMORE – A new report looks at how much money is being raised by Parent Teacher Associations across the country, and reveals that schools in wealthy districts benefit the most. The Center for American Progress (CAP) examined the top 50 PTAs in the nation, which raised $43 million in the 2 ...Read More
Oil Giant ExxonMobil: Profits Suffer as Energy Markets Shift
RICHMOND, Va. – Oil giant ExxonMobil is in a sharp decline that some are calling irreversible – in part due to deep changes in world energy markets. Once among the largest companies in the world, Exxon's revenue peaked at nearly $500 billion, but last year, it was less than half that. ...Read More
Trump Budget Targets After-School Programs, Could Hurt Working Families
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Members of Congress return to the Capitol next week for budget negotiations, and what they decide could have a big impact on children and what they do after school. Under the Trump budget proposal, funding for 21st Century Community Learning Center grants, which help fund ...Read More
Report: Regulations Improving Colorado's Air
DENVER -- Air quality in Colorado is getting better, according to the American Lung Association's latest report card. Last year, Denver was ranked eighth most ozone-polluted city nationally. Now it's the 11th. Fort Collins also dropped from tenth to 15th. Dawn Mullally, director of air qua ...Read More
Bill in Ore. House Fights Workplace Harassment, Assault
SALEM, Ore. -- A bill in the state House is looking to tackle a major issue in Oregon: sexual harassment and assault in the workplace. Currently in the House Judiciary Committee, House Bill 3279 would protect employees in the janitorial industry, where incidences of harassment are especially high. ...Read More
More Support for Family Caregivers in PA
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Family caregivers in Pennsylvania now can get critical assistance from hospitals to help loved ones who have medical needs stay at home. The CARE Act, signed into law a year ago, is now in effect. According to Estella Hyde, lead volunteer for AARP of Pennsylvania, for the ...Read More