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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.

FL: Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Polling by the Hart Research Associates shows 85% of voters support federal law ensuring the right to reproductive health care, including abortion, annual screenings and birth control. (Adobe Stock)
Proposal Would Guarantee Access to Abortion Across U.S.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Lawmakers in Congress have reintroduced a bill they say would ensure access to safe abortions across the country, just as …

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In April, the Florida House passed a bill to ban abortions based on disability, but the measure didn't move past committee. (Adobe Stock)
Report: Lifting Abortion Restrictions Would Benefit Women, Economy

TAMPA, Fla. - Ending reproductive-health restrictions is beneficial for women and the economy, according to an online tool from the Institute for …

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Leading medical groups, including the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics, all oppose parental-consent laws. (Pixabay)
Advocates Blast Florida's Refiled Parental-Consent Abortion Bill

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Youth advocates are planning to hold a press conference and rally in Florida's capitol today to speak out against a …

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Advocates say Florida women seeking critical health care services may find themselves caught in a political battle. Credit: Steve Debenport/iStockPhoto.com
Congressional Controversy over Planned Parenthood Taking Toll On FL Women

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - While Congress continues to debate the future of funding for Planned Parenthood, women's health advocates say months of …

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PHOTO: It's a highly effective way of preventing unintended pregnancies, but researchers say some pharmacy staff are creating a barrier to Plan B One-Step for teens by doling out misinformation on its availability. Photo courtesy Teva Women's Health.
Some FL Pharmacies Dispensing Contraception Misinformation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Emergency contraception is supposed to be available over-the-counter for teen girls, but research shows many still face barriers …

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GRAPH: The CDC says the teen birth rate dropped to an historic low in 2012. Courtesy CDC.
Teen Birth Rates Down, But is Every FL Teen Getting Facts?

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Teen birth rates in Florida and around the nation have dropped to historic lows, according to new Centers for Disease Control and …

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The FDA requires young women to show cashiers ID to buy Plan B - Federal Judge ordered it available to all by today.   Courtesy of: Women's Capital Corp.
It's Deadline Day for Plan B: What's a Pharmacist to Do?

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today is the day all age restrictions on the "Plan B" emergency contraceptives were supposed to be lifted. A federal judge …

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PHOTO: At the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Pew pollsters have found entrenched attitudes on abortion. Courtesy of Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.
Abortion Rights Law Turns 40: Most Americans Want to Keep it Legal

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Supreme Court case that legalized abortion in the United States, Roe versus Wade, turns 40 this week and a new poll by the …

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PHOTO: Image of doctor with clipboard
Next Phase of Health Care Reform Kicks In

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - For women, the Affordable Care Act may be the greatest advance in health care in a generation. That view is offered by Tracy …

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Planned Parenthood supporters in north Florida
Impact of Supreme Court Decision on Women's Health in FL

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Almost one million women in Florida will gain access to health insurance as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)…

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