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KY child overdose cases highlighted during National Safety Month

4 days ago | publicnewsservice.org | Brett Peveto

Kentucky has seen a steady increase in pediatric overdoses and ingestion cases in recent years, with research showing the number of cases doubled between 2019 and 2023. The number of fatal pediatric ingestion cases in the state tripled over the same period, with 80% of those considered potentially preventable. Dr. Jennie Green, a child abuse pediatrician in the Division of Pediatric Forensic Medicine at the University of Kentucky, said safe storage is essential.
Report: OK ranks 46th nationally in child well-being

2 weeks ago | publicnewsservice.org | Brett Peveto

Today, the Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its annual Kids Count Data Book, and the report shows Oklahoma ranks low in measures of child well-being. The Data Book measures 16 data points across four areas - economic well-being, education, health, and family & community. Dave Hamby, communications director at the Oklahoma Policy Institute, said the report illustrates the state government needs to do more.
House budget bill would streamline environmental permitting in Wisconsin

3 weeks ago | wxpr.org | Brett Peveto

The budget bill passed by the U.S. House and now under consideration in the Senate would reform environmental permitting in Wisconsin and nationwide, potentially streamlining the process and reducing litigation exposure. Under the National Environmental Policy Act, large projects with the potential to affect the environment must complete environmental assessments or impact statements, including all federal agencies and affects private development projects that need federal permits.
House budget bill would streamline environmental permitting in Wisconsin

1 month ago | civicmedia.us | Brett Peveto |Lucas Hunt |James Kelly |Adam Hess

Source: Jimmie Kaska | Civic MediaOne study of reviews shows solar energy projects face the highest litigation rate. By Brett Peveto/Public News ServiceMay 27, 2025, 11:49 AM CST(Public News Service) – The budget bill passed by the U.S. House and now under consideration in the Senate would reform environmental permitting in Wisconsin and nationwide, potentially streamlining the process and reducing litigation exposure.
House budget bill would streamline environmental permitting in WI

1 month ago | publicnewsservice.org | Brett Peveto

The budget bill passed by the U.S. House and now under consideration in the Senate would reform environmental permitting in Wisconsin and nationwide, potentially streamlining the process and reducing litigation exposure. Under the National Environmental Policy Act, large projects with the potential to affect the environment must complete environmental assessments or impact statements, including all federal agencies and affects private development projects that need federal permits.
Oregon groups rally against proposed nuclear reactor

1 month ago | kiowacountypress.net | Brett Peveto

Click play to listen to this article. As Oregon legislators consider the possibility of allowing a nuclear reactor in Umatilla County, opponents rallied at the State Capitol this week to voice their concerns. In 1980, Oregon voters approved Measure 7, a statewide ban on building new nuclear reactors. But House Bill 2410 would exempt Umatilla County from the ban and allow local voters to decide on building a small modular reactor.
Oregon groups rally against proposed nuclear reactor

1 month ago | publicnewsservice.org | Brett Peveto

As Oregon legislators consider the possibility of allowing a nuclear reactor in Umatilla County, opponents rallied at the State Capitol this week to voice their concerns. In 1980, Oregon voters approved Measure 7, a statewide ban on building new nuclear reactors. But House Bill 2410 would exempt Umatilla County from the ban and allow local voters to decide on building a small modular reactor.
North Atlantic right whale highlighted on Endangered Species Day

1 month ago | publicnewsservice.org | Brett Peveto

Right whales' habitat is off the Eastern Seaboard, where they stay close to the coast. They are slow moving and feed near the surface, and those factors, plus their high blubber content, once made them an ideal target for whalers. They were hunted to the brink of extinction before commercial whaling was banned in 1937. Jane Davenport, senior attorney at the Biodiversity Law Center for the nonprofit conservation group Defenders of Wildlife, said they remain critically endangered.
CT lawmakers push child tax credit forward

1 month ago | publicnewsservice.org | Brett Peveto

With the end of the state legislative session in sight, Connecticut lawmakers are moving closer to establishing a permanent child tax credit. The 2025 legislative session has seen several child tax credit bills circulate, offering differing levels of rebate. The current proposal has moved out of committee as part of the state budget bill and would establish a $150 per child credit, capped at $450.
Medicaid cuts projected to eliminate health insurance coverage for millions

1 month ago | publicnewsservice.org | Brett Peveto

With federal budget priorities coming into focus this week, New Jersey advocates are sounding the alarm over cuts to Medicaid. The Congressional Budget Office indicated the proposed House budget reconciliation bill would cut $880 billion from the deficit by 2034. Rep.