SALEM — Lawmakers representing Oregon’s Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) caucus are lauding the accomplishments they’ve made in Salem during this year’s legislative session, with headline-grabbing bills seeking
He rushes across city to deliver expiring vaccines
ELLIE SILVERMAN, The Philadelphia Inquirer
April 24, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) Tarik Khan rushed to his car, carrying 10 syringes full of the coronavirus vaccine. He had only six hours to get them into the arms of some of Philadelphia’s most vulnerable residents.
The family nurse practitioner climbed behind the wheel and turned the ignition. The gas light flashed on already, a delay getting shots to people who are homebound and depending on him.
Vaccine vials are opened every day, but sometimes, people don’t show up for appointments. That vaccine must still be administered within hours or it expires, creating Khan’s unusual lottery.
Political influence has grown dramatically in recent years
Candidates, advocacy groups look to boost turnout on Jan. 5 December 31, 2020 10:30 AM By Emily Wilkins
The voters who were decisive in the only competitive congressional district Democrats flipped in November are set to play an integral role in Georgiaâs two Senate runoff elections next week.
With control of the chamber on the line, Democrats and Republicans have poured resources into targeting the booming Asian American population in Gwinnett and Forsyth counties, where their growing activism has created a force in statewide politics.
Their mobilization helped Rep.-elect Carolyn Bourdeaux (D) win the open 7th District seat last month and President-elect Joe Biden narrowly carry the state, and it will again be critical on Jan. 5.
ALBIA, Iowa – Kness Pest Defense s Ketch-All Multiple Catch Mousetrap has been awarded the 2020 Retailers Choice Award by the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA). Each year, this award is bestowed on standout products that are showcased at the National Hardware Show. The Retailers Choice Committee selected the Ketch-All for the Most Innovative Item category.
This is a great honor to have our product chosen for this award, said Dan Crew, general manager of Kness. We strive to make the most innovative pest control solutions, and the Ketch-All is the perfect example of the company s commitment to that mission.
The award is seen as a result of the unwavering efforts put forth by Kness employees. The award gives recognition of their hard work and dedication. The Kness team works hard to provide our customers with a quality product, whether it is on the production floor or through customer service, said Crew.