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(The following statement is from the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s president, Todd Staples. For the full “Energy Builds America” report, visit https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/american-energy/energy-builds-america-jobs-economy-environment-all-50-states.) “This analysis underscores the importance of the oil- and natural-gas-industry, for Texas’ post-pandemic economic recovery. Pre-pandemi...

(The following statement is from the Petroleum Association of Wyoming’s president, Pete Obermueller. For the full “Energy Builds America” report, visit https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/american-energy/energy-builds-america-jobs-economy-environment-all-50-states.) “This analysis underscores the importance of the natural-gas- and oil-industry, for the post-pandemic economic recovery here i...

(The following statement is from the New Mexico Oil & Gas Association’s chairman, Leland Gould. For the full “Energy Builds America” report, visit https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/american-energy/energy-builds-america-jobs-economy-environment-all-50-states.) “This analysis underscores the importance of the natural-gas- and oil-industry, for New Mexico’s post-pandemic economic recovery. P...

(The following statement is from API Ohio’s executive director, Chris Zeigler. For the full “Energy Builds America” report, visit https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/american-energy/energy-builds-america-jobs-economy-environment-all-50-states.) “This analysis underscores the importance of the natural-gas- and oil-industry, for Ohio’s post-pandemic economic recovery. Pre-pandemic, the indust...

(The following statement is from API Colorado’s executive director, Lynn Granger. For the full “Energy Builds America” report, visit https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/american-energy/energy-builds-america-jobs-economy-environment-all-50-states.) “This analysis absolutely underscores the importance of the natural-gas- and oil-industry, for Colorado’s post-pandemic economic recovery. Pre-pa...

With schools closed for the summer, kids and teens 18 and under can still get free meals, through “Summer Break-Spot”—a program run by the “Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer-Services”. Nikki Fried [“freed”]—Florida’s “Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer-Services”… “Children need healthy food, all year long—in order to grow, and to learn. During the school-year, many receive free...

Summer offers plenty of opportunities for scammers—as does the ongoing pandemic. But, with a little vigilance and preparation, Kentuckians can cut down on the threat of becoming a victim. That’s according to Gary Adkins—a volunteer and former “commonwealth prosecutor”, who leads “A-A-R-P Kentucky’s” fraud-prevention efforts… “Many scams involve bogus websites or mobile-apps. In fact, some fake ‘e-...

Americans can make health a priority this summer—while also helping break a “GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™” title-achievement, for the most pledges for a health-campaign in one month, from June 15th to July 15th. Doctor Donna O’Shea is with “United-Healthcare”… “For each person who signs our pledge, ‘United-Healthcare’ will donate one dollar, per pledge, to select ‘Boys and Girls Clubs’, for new sports-...

Many Mississippians lack access, right now, to affordable, high-speed Internet—or are struggling to afford it. But, the “Emergency Broadband Benefit”—a temporary, federal program—could help. That’s according to Kimberly L- Campbell—“A-A-R-P Mississippi’s” state-director… “If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that access to high-speed Internet is a necessity—not a luxury. Without it, Missis...

Esta semana [del 13 al 19 de junio] es la cuarta “Semana Anual de la Protección” de Maryland. Y nuevamente, los grupos de protección al consumidor y los funcionarios estatales están encabezando una campaña de concientización pública—para ayudar a todos los residentes a mejor proteger a los adultos de la tercera edad de la explotación financiera. Adrian Ramos está con “A-A-R-P Maryland”—uno de los...

This week [June 13th to 19th] is Maryland’s fourth-annual “Protect Week”. And again, consumer-protection groups and state-officials are leading a public-awareness campaign—to help all residents better-protect older adults from financial exploitation. Hank Greenberg is the state-director of “A-A-R-P Maryland”—one of the campaign’s members… “The ‘Federal Trade Commission’ says that over 46-thousand...

-- :30 -- ¿Estás confinado a casa? Ahora, la vacuna contra el coronavirus puede llegar a ti. Simplemente visita “a-a-r-p”-punto-o-r-g-diagonal-“vacuna-f-l”, para solicitarla en la comodidad de tu hogar. También, puedes comunicarte al centro de llamadas del estado, al 1-800-963-5337. O, visítanos en “a-a-r-p”-punto-o-r-g-diagonal-“vacuna-f-l”, para aprender cómo solicitar la vacuna en tu hogar. Un...

-- :30 -- Are you homebound? Florida’s bringing “COVID-19”-vaccines to you. Just visit “a-a-r-p”-dot-org-slash-“f-l-vaccine”, to learn how to request vaccinations in the comfort of your home. “A-A-R-P” also has the latest updates about “COVID-19”-vaccines in Florida. Or, you can contact the state’s “Elder Helpline”, at 1-800-96-“ELDER”; that’s 1-800-963-5337. A message from “A-A-R-P Florida”. -- :...

(The following statement is from the American Petroleum Institute’s president and CEO, Mike Sommers.) “This ‘Memorial Day’-weekend, ‘Triple-A’ predicts that there’ll be 60-percent more travelers on the roads, and in the skies, than last year. While that remains short of pre-pandemic levels, it still means that over 37-million Americans are expected to travel. As our economy recovers from the pande...

The “National Memorial-Day Concert”, on P-B-S, returns for a special presentation—hosted by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise—that features all-star performances and tributes—from Washington, D-C, and around the country. This year’s broadcast honors all of America’s heroes—including both a tribute to nurses from the Vietnam War, and a 20th-anniversary remembrance of “9/11”. Co-host Gary Sinise says… “I...

The “National Memorial-Day Concert”, on P-B-S, returns for a special presentation—hosted by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise—that features all-star performances and tributes—from Washington, D-C, and around the country. This year’s broadcast honors all of America’s heroes—including both a tribute to nurses from the Vietnam War, and a 20th-anniversary remembrance of “9/11”. Co-host Joe Mantegna says… “...

Alabama’s statewide “2-1-1” phone-network now allows residents to register for “COVID-19”-vaccines, in their local communities. Jamie Harding is with “A-A-R-P Alabama”—which provided new funding to the group that runs the state’s “2-1-1”-service, the “United Ways of Alabama”… “From the very start of the vaccine-rollout, it’s been difficult for many older Alabamians to access an appointment-system...

(The following statement is from the Energy Marketers of America’s president, Rob Underwood.) “The ‘Colonial Pipeline’ is back up and running—and our industry is working, around the clock, to mitigate any lingering supply-disruptions. While we have a very efficient supply-system, unfortunately the system can be overwhelmed in the time of panic-buying. This does not help the situation. “For the mos...

“Hi, I’m Elizabeth Beisel: two-time Olympic-medalist, and proud ‘U-S-A Swimming-Foundation Ambassador’. The ‘Make-a-Splash Virtual Tour’—presented by ‘Phillips 66’—is a partnership with the ‘U-S-A Swimming-Foundation’, to educate Americans about water-safety. Together, we hope to raise public awareness of the critical need for all Americans to learn to swim—regardless of age. May is ‘National Wate...

As part of the “Florida Equality-of-Opportunity Initiative”, the “Florida Chamber Foundation” is partnering with the “Florida Prepaid-College Foundation”—to provide scholarships to more than 25-hundred children living in the state’s most-economically-disadvantaged ZIP-Codes. Mark Wilson is the “Florida Chamber’s” president and C-E-O… “The ‘Florida Chamber Foundation’s’ partnership with the ‘Florid...

Various geographic, racial, ethnic, and economic factors have been restricting healthcare-access, for many Pennsylvanians—which, in turn, has made disparities more pronounced during the pandemic. That’s according to a recent study from “A-A-R-P Pennsylvania”, and Drexel University’s “College of Nursing and Health Professions”. Angela Foreshaw-Rouse [as in “mouse”] is with “A-A-R-P Pennsylvania”… “...

The recently enacted “American Rescue Plan” for “COVID-19”-relief includes significant savings, for Pennsylvanians who are seeking coverage through the state’s health-insurance marketplace—called “Pennie”. That’s according to Joanne Grossi [as in “grow”]—“A-A-R-P Pennsylvania’s” state-president… “Previously, only those who earned less than 400-percent of the federal poverty-level were eligible to...

(This material is embargoed until Thursday, April 29th. The updated rankings for all states—plus D.C.—will be available at https://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/your-hospitals-safety-grade/state-rankings.) -- GENERAL/NATIONAL WRAP (:60) -- Some hospitals are better at protecting their patients than others. That’s why the nonprofit watchdog, “The Leapfrog Group”, issues its “Hospital-Safety Grade”, t...

Illinois’ population continues to both age and diversify: Already, more than one-third of the state’s residents are over 50. And, over a third of those older Illinoisans are adults-of-color. That’s why “A-A-R-P Illinois” recently sponsored an online summit, to address the needs and challenges of these communities. Among those who spoke during the summit was Deputy Governor, Sol Flores… “We need to...

Hearing-loss is the third-most-common chronic-condition, among older Americans. Yet, some people are delaying care—partly due to the pandemic. Diane Nens [as in “men’s”], from “United-Healthcare Hearing”, recommends virtual-care options, for testing and treatment… “Hearing-health is connected to overall health. So, improving access to hearing-aids may lower the risk of depression and dementia; red...