‘Middle housing’ gets a boost from Spokane City Council Tuesday, November 21 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – To promote more affordable homes – from cottages to townhouses – along with increased ownership, Spokane City Council members on Monday approved expansive code... Read More.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorses DeSantis, giving him a needed boost Tuesday, November 7 by ABC News(DES MOINES, Iowa) -- Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorsed Ron DeSantis Monday night at a rally in downtown Des Moines, injecting the Florida governor’s presidential campaign with a boost he hopes will narrow a poll deficit in a state on which he has banked... Read More.
Tulsa massacre survivor, residents push to boost Black community’s prominence, a century after killings Wednesday, October 18 by ABC News(TULSA, Okla.) -- More than 100 years after many of Tulsa's Black residents were killed and their businesses were destroyed by white rioters, the community, including a woman who survived the massacre, is still finding ways to rebuild and seek justice.Between May 31 and June... Read More.
Quentin Tarantino visits Israeli troops to boost morale amid Hamas fight Wednesday, October 18 by ABC NewsAmid the Israeli counteroffensive to the deadly Hamas terror attacks, Oscar winner and Tel Aviv resident Quentin Tarantino has visited Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) bases to boost morale for the ongoing fight.According to posts on X, formerly known as Twitter,... Read More.
Nursing homes must boost staffing levels under new Biden plan Friday, September 1 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Nursing homes that accept Medicaid and Medicare must adhere to new federally required staffing levels in order to keep receiving taxpayer money, according to a rule announced Friday by the Biden administration that would apply to some 15,000 centers.It’s an unprecedented move... Read More.
ALS Association says it got a donation boost following Sandra Bullock’s loss of partner Bryan Randall Friday, August 25 by ABC NewsSandra Bullock's recent loss of her longtime romantic partner, Bryan Randall, to ALS has led to a boost in donations to the ALS Association, the organization tells ABC Audio.After Randall's death at 57 on August 5, his family released a statement that said in... Read More.
Proposed Biden rule pushing insurers to boost mental health coverage expected soon, adviser says Tuesday, August 1 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden recently announced his administration's plans to push private insurance companies to offer the same coverage for mental health services as they do for physical health services, improving upon a well-known hole in America's health care system, according to the White... Read More.
Republicans launch new effort to boost early voting, breaking with Trump’s past criticism Wednesday, June 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Republican National Committee on Wednesday launched an effort to increase early-vote turnout in 2024, seeking to curtail a Democratic advantage and to put more distance between the GOP and former President Donald Trump's past criticism of mail and early ballots.RNC Chairwoman Ronna... Read More.
US Avenger an ‘important boost’ for Ukrainian air defense, top commander says Thursday, May 18 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- U.S. Avenger air defense systems, which are mounted on Humvees and are highly mobile, are now being used to protect major Ukrainian cities and to protect Ukraine's ground forces near the frontline, according to a senior Ukrainian official.One of Ukraine's most... Read More.
Federal Grants for Everett and Bellingham Shipbuilders Deliver Jobs, Boost Northwest Washington’s Marine Economy Thursday, May 4 by Marcee MaylinToday, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) congratulated two Northwest Washington small businesses that were awarded federal grants under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) Assistance to Small Shipyards Grant Program, which helps shipyards modernize, increase productivity and create jobs.MARAD awarded $1,168,613 to Everett... Read More.
Fleetwood Mac gets boost from TV Friday, March 31 by ABC NewsIf you think you’ve been hearing a lot of Fleetwood Mac songs on TV lately, you aren’t imagining things.AdAge reports that since the beginning of 2022, music by the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers has been featured across 16 different TV shows and... Read More.
Baby formula milk companies ‘exploit’ parents’ fears to boost sales, analysis alleges Tuesday, February 7 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Many baby formula milk companies allegedly exploit parents' emotions and "manipulate" scientific data to boost sales, according to a major new analysis published in The Lancet.The analysis, led by Professor Nigel Rollins of the World Health Organization, said urgent clampdowns are... Read More.