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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

OH: Animal Welfare

In a survey, nearly one-in-four Ohio pet owners indicates having difficulty affording a pet. (Stocksnap/Pixabay)
COVID Renews Calls to Bring Down Pet Population

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Animal welfare groups say the coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating the overpopulation crisis for cats and dogs. According to Lisa …

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Many problem puppy mills aren't cited for inhumane conditions because they operate in secrecy. (sommai/Adobe Stock)
Puppy Mills: A Doggone Persistent Problem in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Buckeye State again is ranked high among states on the "Horrible Hundred" list of puppy mills. The seventh annual report from …

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The agriculture industry's stewardship plan comes in response to tougher federal regulations on antibiotics in livestock. (William Alden/Flickr)
Meat Industry Develops Plan to Reduce Antibiotics in Livestock

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The major players in the meat industry have developed what they're calling a "stewardship plan" they say will ensure that they …

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Dogs caged on uncoated wire flooring and other violations were discovered at an undisclosed Ohio kennel, according to a new report. (Ohio Department of Agriculture)
Report Uncovers Horrific Conditions in Ohio Puppy Mills

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ten Ohio dog breeders are named in a new "Horrible Hundred," report examining so-called puppy mills and dog sellers around the …

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Bobcats are considered an apex predator in Ohio. Bruce Washburn/Flickr)
Researchers: Bobcat Trapping a Premature Move

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A proposal to allow trapping of a once-endangered species in Ohio is being called premature by researchers and wildlife groups…

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Ohio's annual broiler chicken production is valued at $277 million. (U.S. Department of Agriculture/Flickr)
USDA Considers Faster Line Speeds for Chicken Processing

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The poultry industry is proposing faster line speeds in factories, but at what cost to workers and consumers? The National …

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Nearly four out of five bunnies given as Easter gifts are abandoned or die in less than a year. (Troy Trolley/Flickr)
A Hare-Brained Idea? Groups Urge Against Easter Bunnies as Pets

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A real, live bunny may seem like a cute, cuddly Easter gift for child, but animal-welfare groups are cautioning Ohioans to stick to …

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A controversial pesticide is said to be linked to the decline in U.S. honeybee populations. (Pixabay)
The Latest Buzz about Honeybee Losses

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Honeybee populations in the United States dropped by 44 percent last year, according to a new national survey of beekeepers…

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Eggs in cartons labeled Animal Welfare Approved meet the highest standards for treatment of egg-laying hens. (Pixabay)
Group Warns Ohioans to Beware of Egg Carton Label Misnomers

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Whether it's for a hunt or a brunch, animal welfare groups are advising Ohioans purchasing eggs this Easter week not to be …

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Ohio's animal protection laws improved over the past year. (JulieCrev/morguefile)
Ohio Making Progress in Animal Protection Laws

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio stepped up a notch in an annual ranking of states with the best policies protecting animals. The report from the Animal League …

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Animal-welfare advocates say private, exotic animal ownership poses public safety risks. Courtesy: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ohio Officials Taking Exotic Animal Care "Seriously"

COLUMBUS, Ohio - With recent seizures of tigers and bears in Ohio, animal-welfare advocates say state officials are taking exotic-animal care …

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A NWF poll finds a large majority of hunters and anglers favor Clean Water Act standards. Credit: Ed Devereaux/Flickr
Ohio Sportsmen and Women: Smaller Streams Need Protections

MARIETTA, Ohio – Some of Ohio's 110,000 miles of streams could lose potential environmental protections as Congress considers rescinding a …

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