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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.

IN: Animal Welfare

A similar bill failed to pass last year. Opponents of the revived legislation say it's a win for puppy mills and pet-store owners. (Adobe Stock)
Proposed IN law would bar cities from banning pet-store puppy sales

Some Hoosiers want Indiana lawmakers to rethink proposed legislation that would usurp existing local laws that prohibit retailers from selling puppies…

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According to Facts.net, Scottish Terriers live between 11 and 13 years on average. Former presidents  Franklin D. Roosevelt and George W. Bush had them as beloved pets. (Adobe Stock)
IN researchers hope canine cancer study could help humans

Pets are often considered beloved family members, and like any loved one, their health is a priority. Research from Purdue University has found a …

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According to the group Veterinarians.org, using FBI figures, Indiana ranked 7th among states in 2021 for the number of animal cruelty cases, with 627 incidents.(Adobe Stock)
Indiana Shelter Stresses Animal Kindness

Hoosiers are enjoying the arrival of summer, but it is not the only important event on the calendar this week. For more than 30 years, the third …

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The temperature inside a parked car can soar to 100 degrees in just minutes on a 78-degree day.<br />(22lanika/Adobe Stock)
Dozens of Pets Die in Hot Weather Every Year

INDIANAPOLIS — Before sweltering summer temperatures set in, animal-advocacy groups are cautioning Hoosiers about the dangers of heat to pets…

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Dogs with eye problems and dental disease were discovered in 2016 at an undisclosed Indiana breeding facility, according to a new report. (USDA)
Hoosier Puppy Mills Named Among "Horrible Hundred"

INDIANAPOLIS – Four Indiana dog breeders are named in a new "Horrible Hundred," report examining so-called puppy mills and dog sellers around th…

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Patterns can make birds in flight take notice so they won't hit the glass. (abcbirds.org)
"Bird Friendly" Legislation Pending in D.C.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Millions of birds die every year because they can't tell reflections from reality, which means they smash full speed into …

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Hoosiers are speaking up about confined feeding operation rules. (hecweb.org)
Hoosiers Speak Out Against Factory Farm Bill

INDIANAPOLIS – A bill that environmentalists say would weaken Indiana's laws regulating Confined Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFOs, is being …

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Animal shelters across the nation are participating in an adoption drive this weekend called Clear the Shelters. (Herb Carter)
Indiana Animal Shelter Fetches Facebook's Attention

MUNCIE, Ind. – Facebook is taking the Pokemon Go craze all the way to the bank, or in this case all the way to the animal shelter. Facebook …

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Study is underway on a drug that could extend the lives of dogs. (Virginia Carter)
Study: Extending Dogs' Lives

INDIANAPOLIS – Researchers are studying a drug that could extend the lives of dogs, and some day maybe even humans. They maintain the drug …

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A new report calls for banning or restricting the use of antibiotics in farm animals. (Virginia Carter)
Report: Banning Antibiotics Will Curb Spread of Infections

INDIANAPOLIS - A new report recommends reducing the use of antibiotics in agriculture in order to slow the growth of harmful bacterial infections…

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A new bill puts no limits on how much
"Canned Hunting" Bill Likely To Become Law This Week

INDIANAPOLIS - Senate Bill 109, the so-called "Canned Hunting" bill, was sent to Gov. Mike Pence last week. He can sign it or take no action…

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The smooth green snake is a tiny nonvenomous snake found in Indiana. It's getting extra attention from conservation groups in the Midwest because its habitat is threatened. (Chicago Wilderness)
Conservation Groups Helping Midwest Animal Species

INDIANAPOLIS – Twelve animal species that call the Midwest home are being championed by Chicago Wilderness, which is made up of more than 200 …

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