PNS Daily Newscast - January 2, 2025

Powerful winds in the forecast as firefighters battle major LA County wildfires; Trump supporters go 'all in' for Pete Hegseth with money, coordination; Hoosiers on alert as Trump's OMB pick sparks policy concerns; Ohio cities embrace clean energy innovation; CA trans advocates focus on economic opportunity.

Firefighters rush to contain L.A. blazes ahead of stronger winds; Concerns voiced as IA lawmakers could slash child labor laws; FL League of Women Voters helps returning citizens restore voting rights; Another Trump nominee under the microscope in PA.

Eyes on US Supreme Court as NY's highest court rejects Trump's bid to postpone sentencing in hush money case; Advocates: NYS needs real solutions to improve child care; Farm workers rally as deportations threaten NC families, economy.

At least 5 killed in CA Palisades and Eaton fires spread across 26,000 acres, so far 0% contained; Rightward shifts in solid blue MA ignite Democratic 'listening tour;' Researcher warns about Christian nationalism's influence on reproductive rights; North Alabama warming centers prepare for winter storm.

'It's like an inferno.' Pacific Palisades fire explodes as thousands flee; Banks, lenders to no longer consider medical debt under new rules; CT educators celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act; and US Labor Department wants MD workers to claim their wages.

Judge denies Trump's plea to delay Friday's sentencing on his hush money conviction. IA progressive advocates warn of 'dangerous' Trump appointments; Judicial shakeup ahead as Indiana reviews court resources; Climate Emotions Wheel aims to address mental health in climate education.

Blizzard Warnings Ongoing From Major Winter Storm As It Hauls Snow, Ice Toward Midwest and Mid-Atlantic; USPS could have a devastating effect on rural KY; Native health care, voting rights top issues to watch during MT's 2025 legislative session; Operation Good: Tackling violence with a community-first approach in Jackson.

White House has seen no evidence of foreign direction in New Orleans attack; MI's $1B EV push falls short on jobs; experts urge patience; Report: Only half of the phone companies use required anti-robocall technology; Livestock undercover: How good people do bad things to animals.

Biden tells families of victims in deadly attack in New Orleans that the "nation grieves with you" A weaker CA lemon law; Outdoor recreation continues to fuel GDP; With college application change, MN aims to reduce higher-ed barrier; NY's Climate Change Superfund Act takes effect.

A county in NC pummeled by Hurricane Helene suffers another blow; new MN laws target junk fees, pricey concert tickets; WI ends year on a high note in clean energy; and taking stock of MT's outlook on conservation progress.