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NV lawmakers look to promote less restrictive alternatives to adult guardianship

1 day ago | publicnewsservice.org | Alex Gonzalez

A Nevada bill would make changes to adult guardianship by prioritizing less restrictive approaches. Sen. Melanie Scheible, D-Las Vegas, the bill's sponsor, explained Nevada law promotes "supportive decision-making," a contract between a protected person and a supportive partner. She said the approach allows people to keep a level of independence and power when making important legal, financial and health care decisions.
Legislation could bring new histories to AZ classrooms

1 day ago | publicnewsservice.org | Alex Gonzalez

Senate Bill 1301, which is being cosponsored by Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, and Sen. Brian Fernandez, D-Yuma, said the state has no curriculum requirements to include the histories. Astria Wong, executive director of the advocacy group Make Us Visible, said the initiative would help Arizona's student population see themselves in their lessons and argued it could even help lower bullying incidents. She noted her organization helped develop the curriculum.
Tariffs hit OR plastic alternatives market

1 day ago | publicnewsservice.org | Isobel Charle

Tariffs are disrupting supply chains from China, making it harder for reusable alternatives to compete with single-use plastics. Jeffrey Delkin, president of Bambu, an Oregon-based company which has been making plastic-free home goods for 20 years, said the Trump administration's 145% tariffs forced the company to lay off their staff in China and make their U.S. staff part-time. Though Chinese tariffs will now drop to 30% for 90 days, Delkin noted it is still a huge jump from the usual 3.5%.
Aranceles afectan a mercados de alternativas al pl stico de OR

1 day ago | publicnewsservice.org | Isobel Charle

Aranceles afectan a mercados de alternativas al plástico de ORTariffs hit OR plastic alternatives marketNew tool helps OR consumers protect personal data onlineWV coal miners sue over NIOSH cuts impacting black-lung screenings Your browser does not support audio. PlayYour browser does not support audio. PlayYour browser does not support audio. PlayYour browser does not support audio.
Ohio's Gavin coal plant among top polluters in new mapping tool

1 day ago | publicnewsservice.org | Farah Siddiqi

A new Sierra Club dashboard highlighted how Southeastern Ohio coal plants could face sharp increases in pollution if several federal environmental rules are rolled back. The Gavin coal plant near the West Virginia border is among those included in the report. The interactive tool shows how five Environmental Protection Agency rules, covering air and water pollution, affect emissions at remaining coal plants.
As House Republicans examine Medicaid cuts, AZ advocates urge otherwise

2 days ago | publicnewsservice.org | Alex Gonzalez

U.S. House Republicans are looking to cut Medicaid spending, imposing new restrictions on beneficiaries, and Arizona advocates are urging Congress to prevent the proposed changes. The bill would subject recipients to work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee will examine cuts to the program today. While the bill does not include some of the more drastic cuts, some argued much is still at stake.
Ohio has ties to Appalachian Trail’s uncertain future

2 days ago | publicnewsservice.org | Farah Siddiqi

The trail runs through the broader Appalachian region, including parts of southern Ohio and is a popular destination for thousands of Ohio hikers. Conservation groups warned recent layoffs at the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service could slow maintenance and repair work on the 2,200-mile trail. Hawk Metheny, vice president of trail management for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, said Federal funds remain tied up in Congress, leaving local volunteers to carry the weight.
New tool helps OR consumers protect personal data online

2 days ago | publicnewsservice.org | Isobel Charle

A new tool aims to equip Oregonians with the knowledge they need to take control of their personal data and protect their privacy online. Oregon Consumer Justice created the guide after the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act took effect last summer, empowering residents to control how businesses collect and use their personal data. The guide explained how to request records of collected and sold personal information.
Homeless advocates say Common Sense Institute report misses the mark

2 days ago | publicnewsservice.org | Eric Galatas

A new report on homelessness in Colorado released by the Common Sense Institute has come under fire for muddying the waters for lawmakers and other stakeholders working to get people off the streets and back on their feet. The report claimed an Intervention First model, where people only get housing if they agree to addiction treatment and workforce training, is more effective than the Housing First with Supportive Services approach, which it said has failed to decrease homelessness.
Salem 'snack-in' calls for food benefits for all OR children

3 days ago | publicnewsservice.org | Isobel Charle

Families gathered at the Oregon State Capitol for what they called a "snack-in" last week to call attention to child hunger across Oregon. The bill would extend food benefits to all children under the age of six living in the state, including immigrants and refugees. Rachael Lucille, network communication strategist with Oregon Food Bank, said state lawmakers need to respond to rising hunger and possible cuts to food stamps by the Trump administration.