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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

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Corporate partners sign contracts to offer a graduate assistantship and pay the students. In turn, MSU pays the graduate assistant's tuition, fees and salary, so the assistantship is directly tied to the academic experience. (pressmaster/Adobe Stock)

Monday, March 18, 2024

MSU 'assistantships' give grad students an employment edge

By Victoria Lim for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Missouri News Service reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Service Col…

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The 340B Drug Pricing Program, a part of the 1992 Public Health Service Act, provides outpatient drugs at deep discounts to safety net providers. (Gorodenkoff/Adobe Stock)
Missouri community healthcare centers face 340B uncertainty

While large hospitals and pharmaceutical manufacturers battle over drug costs, Missouri community health centers see themselves as collateral damage…

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Some 1.8 million wreaths were placed at the tombstones of fallen veterans during Wreaths Across America ceremonies in 2018. (U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command)
Wreaths Across America: Missourians Step Up to Honor Fallen Vets

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – During the busy holiday season, hundreds of Missourians will pause to remember fallen veterans as part of a national …

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It's always a good idea to find out whether a charity is legitimate before you click the button to send that end-of-year donation. (Pixabay)
End of Year: The Time to Donate, But to Whom?

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – There are more than one-and-a-half million charitable organizations in the U.S., so it can be tough to figure out which …

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PHOTO: The rush is on to make charitable donations before the end of the year, but Missourians still need to find time to make smart choices so those donations will do the most good. Photo courtesy of stockphotosforfree.com.
Make Those Last Minute Charitable Donations Count

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - With the clock now racing toward the end of the year, the rush is on to make those last-minute charitable donations before …

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PHOTO: A warning for home-buyers in Missouri – “fees” and “points” rise, impacting consumer's pocketbooks because of federal legislation.  Photo credit: Deborah C. Smith.
Congress: Rolling Back Home-Buyers' Protections?

ST. LOUIS - Many homeowners this year are thankful for signs of a recovering housing market and new rules limiting uncontrolled fees linked to the …

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PHOTO: The Salvation Army Serving Christian and Greene Counties is among the many charities kicking off annual holiday giving campaigns in the hopes of raising funds to support their mission through 2014. Photo courtesy of the Salvation Army.
Missourians Encouraged to Open Hearts and Wallets This Holiday Season

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - This week officially starts the holiday season, and for many that means time with family, friends, and shopping for gifts…

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Don't Get Scammed in Year-End Giving

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - There may be tax advantages for giving to charity, and many people donate big chunks of money to their favorite causes at …

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Disaster Relief: Donate Wisely to Joplin Survivors

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - While the work continues in Joplin to identify the victims of last week's tornado, relief agencies are busy helping survivors…

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'Tis The Season To Reduce E-Waste

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Consumers scored heavily discounted electronics over the weekend. But disposing of old gadgets such as televisions, gaming …

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Holiday Season a Critical Time for MO Food Banks

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The holiday season is the most crucial time of year for Missouri's food banks, especially with the state's high rates of …

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Day Of Service Helping Feed Missourians

COLUMBIA, Mo. - As part of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance, the Missouri Community Service Commission is asking people to …

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