By Susan Arbetter New York State PUBLISHED 6:59 PM ET Jan. 20, 2021 PUBLISHED 6:59 PM EST Jan. 20, 2021
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Climate activists have high hopes for the Biden administration, but they also have high expectations, and say the window for bold action is narrow.
Mark Dunlea, founder and executive director of the Green Education and Legal Fund of New York, told
Capital Tonight that he’s optimistic the new Biden administration will be proactive on climate issues. I would say there’s some cause for optimism, he said.
Dunlea says there are two parts to the climate fight. One is building out renewables, Dunlea explained. That is where President Biden and Majority Leader Schumer have bought in. The second is cutting emissions, and as Governor Andrew Cuomo loves to point out, Germany built a lot of renewables but did not
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FRANKFORT, Ky. Few demonstrators came out to the Kentucky Capitol Wednesday, where members of the Kentucky National Guard and Kentucky State Police provided increased security.
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Increased security at Kentucky Capitol for inauguration
Less than a handful of protesters showed up today
The demonstration was peaceful
The heightened security measures, including enhanced law enforcement patrol and restricted car traffic, were in response to warnings about the possibility of violence at state Capitol buildings around the country. There were threats about violence and incidents as a result of President Joe Biden s inauguration.
Three demonstrators showed up with signs, including Ron King of Winchester.
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For many in long-term care, the COVID-19 vaccine is seen as a light at the end of the tunnel. But it’s still not clear how long it will be before visitation policies at facilities can return to normal.
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Florida’s long-term care facilities remain essentially locked down despite vaccinations
Visitation is expected to increase “over time”
“We thought she would get the vaccine and within a couple of months, things would go back to normal,” said Michelle Vanderwall, whose 84-year-old mother is in a Florida nursing home.
But Vanderwall said facility administrators let her know that wouldn’t be happening anytime soon. Her disappointment is shared by many, including those who reached out to Spectrum News for answers.
Bill Would Outlaw Displaying Firearms at Public Demonstrations in Texas By Craig Huber Austin
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AUSTIN, Texas – On Sunday gun-rights activists gathered outside of the Texas State Capitol in Austin in support of the Second Amendment. Many of the protesters were armed, and the demonstration ended peacefully.
However, if legislation proposed by Texas state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, D-Austin, were to pass, the carrying of firearms in a scenario like the one described above would be illegal in the state.
Here’s a look at the gathering here so far outside the Texas State Capitol. pic.twitter.com/CR52mIN1WO