Bill Would Allow Pharmacists To Vaccinate Young Children, Supreme Court To Take Up LGBTQ Discrimination Suits

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In an effort to increase accessibility to vaccinations, two rural lawmakers are proposing a bill that would allow pharmacists to give shots to children younger than the age of 6. We talk with lawmakers about the details of the bill. And the Supreme Court will hear three cases on LGBTQ discrimination protections for workers.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Patrick Testin Guest
  • Tony Kurtz Guest
  • Jerry Thomas Guest