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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.

OR: Census

The Oregon Legislature released two different maps, with Plan A above, for how to draw its six congressional districts. (Oregonlegislature.gov)
Short Period for Public Input on OR Voting Maps Begins

PORTLAND, Ore. -- A small window for public input is open to discuss the Oregon Legislature's proposed voting maps. After receiving detailed census …

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The Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton has a capacity of about 1,600 people. (tomas/Adobe Stock)
Despite Past Attempts, OR Not Among States to End Prison Gerrymandering

PORTLAND, Ore. - Local prison populations can affect how voting districts will be drawn. Eleven states, including Washington, have reconsidered …

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Census takers starting in May will be visiting folks who haven't filled out the Census form. (JackF/Adobe Stock)
OR Initiative Pushes for Accurate Census Count of Young Children

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Oregonians have started receiving notices to fill out the 2020 Census and advocacy groups want households to keep one of the most …

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About 10% of Oregon's population lives in neighborhoods considered difficult to count for the next census. (Tada Images/Adobe Stock)
OR Food Banks Stress Importance of Accurate 2020 Census

PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon Food Bank is mobilizing its statewide network to ensure every Oregonian is counted in this year's census. This is the first …

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Nationwide, about 11% of children from birth to age 4 are living with grandparents. (Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock)
Grandparents 'Critical' to Making Sure Grandchildren Counted in Census

Updated 2:00PM to include AGE+ PORTLAND, Ore. - About one in 11 Oregon children from birth to age four lives with a grandparent. With the 2020 …

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About 10% of Oregon's population lives in hard-to-count neighborhoods. (Wokandapix/Pixabay)
Philanthropy Groups Line Up to Ensure Accurate OR Census Count

PORTLAND, Ore. – Philanthropic groups are partnering with the state of Oregon to ensure hard-to-count areas are included in the 2020 census…

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While the state is doing better on child well-being in many respects, Oregon ranks 43rd in the nation in education, according to a new report. (SupportPDX/Flickr)
Report: Education Critical to Improve Well-Being for Ore. Kids

PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon children are doing better by most measures, but the state appears to be slipping in the area of education, according to …

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Maps are being used to plot diversity and segregation around the country. (University of Cincinnati)
Astrophysicist Creates Racial Diversity Map of U.S.

PORTLAND, Ore. – A recent history of the United States' changing racial demographics might be best viewed from space. That's the approach …

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Bend is considering expansion of its urban growth boundary to accommodate the city's rapidly-growing population. (Another Believer/Wikimedia Commons)
Fast-Growing Bend Holds Meeting on Urban Growth Boundary

PORTLAND, Ore. - City managers in Bend held a meeting Thursday that will help shape the city's expanding borders after it is approved by a state …

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PHOTO: A new report says safety-net programs are proving their worth, keeping about 153,000 children above the poverty level in Oregon, although their funding has been cut and continues to be threatened. Photo credit: Erdosain/FeaturePics.com
Updated Poverty Figures Show Need to Mend Oregon's Safety Net

PORTLAND, Ore. - Government safety-net programs are keeping 153,000 children in Oregon above the federal poverty level. That's the finding of a new …

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PHOTO: A scary sight. Melanoma is rare, but still a serious risk for sun-loving Oregonians. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and people are being encouraged to learn more about early detection and prevention measures. Photo credit: Carl Washington, CDC.
Sizing Up Your Summer Skin Cancer Risk

PORTLAND, Ore. - This coming Memorial Day is the first big weekend of the summer, and a good chance to consider your skin cancer risk before heading …

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PHOTO: Are women paid less than the men in your company? About half of U.S. workers are not allowed to discuss their pay with coworkers. PHOTO CREDIT: iStockphoto.com.
Report: She Works Hard(er) for the Money

PORTLAND, Ore. - Today is Equal Pay Day, the point at which the average pay for a woman in the U.S. catches up to the average of what a man made last …

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