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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.

MO: Disabilities

Stroke is ranked as the second leading cause of death worldwide, with an annual mortality rate of about 5.5 million people. (Irina Strelnikova/Adobe Stock)
For World Stroke Day, learn how to spot a stroke

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke - so learning how to spot one can be vital in saving your own life or someone else's…

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The number of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in non-family home settings with six or fewer people grew from 27% in 1999 to 82% in 2018. (karelnoppe/Adobe Stock)
Missourians Segregated Due to Disability May Have Discrimination Claims

In Missouri and around the country, people with disabilities are living in institutions who could successfully live in the community with the right …

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La cantidad de personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo que viven en hogares no familiares con seis o menos personas aumentó del 27 % en 1999 al 82 % en 2018. (karelnoppe/Adobe Stock)
Habitantes segregados con discapacidad pueden reclamar por discriminación

En Missouri y en todo el país, las personas con discapacidades viven en instituciones cuando podrían vivir exitosamente en la comunidad…

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According to the University of Minnesota's Residential Information Systems Project, in 2019, 16,200 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities were living in 112 state-run facilities in 33 states. (M.Dörr & M.Frommherz/Adobe Stock)
ADA, Court Ruling Protect Disabled Missourians' Right to Integrated Living

Many Missourians with developmental and intellectual disabilities live successfully in the community, and disability advocates stress this is their …

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Según el Proyecto de Sistemas de Información Residencial de la Universidad de Minnesota, en 2019, 16 200 personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo vivían en 112 instalaciones estatales en 33 estados. (M.Dörr & M.Frommherz/Adobe Stock)
Sentencia protege derecho a una vida integrada de discapacitados de Missouri

Muchos habitantes de Missouri con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo viven con éxito en la comunidad, y los defensores de las …

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 49% of adults living with a disability experience depression, compared with 15% of the public. (Adobe Stock)
Self-Advocacy Helps MO Residents with Disabilities Live Fuller Lives

Almost one in three in Missouri lives with a disability, which can sometimes make navigating the world a challenge. People First of Missouri has …

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Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, aproximadamente el 49% de los adultos que viven con una discapacidad sufren depresión, frente al 15% de la población general. (Adobe Stock)
Autorrepresentación ayuda a discapacitados de MO a una vida más plena

Al menos uno de cada tres adultos de Missouri vive con algún tipo de discapacidad, lo que a veces puede suponer un reto a la hora de …

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The Kaiser Family Foundation estimates 5 million to 14 million people will lose Medicaid coverage as the public health emergency ends and states and resume the annual renewal process. (suthisak/Adobe Stock)
MO Medicaid Renewals Underway; Recipients Urged to Update Information

Missouri's Department of Social Services anticipates as many as 200,000 Missourians will lose their Medicaid benefits over the course of the next year…

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2022, 30% of workers with a disability were employed part-time, compared with 16% of non-disabled workers. (Adobe Stock)
Legislation Would Help Working Missourians with Disabilities

For Missourians with a disability, earning too much money, or having a spouse earn too much, can mean losing important Medicaid health coverage…

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Según la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales, en 2022, el 30% de los trabajadores con discapacidad trabajaban tiempo parcial, frente al 16% de los trabajadores sin discapacidad. (Adobe Stock)
Dos proyectos de ley ayudarán a los trabajadores con discapacidades de Missouri

Para los residentes de Missouri con discapacidad, ganar demasiado dinero, o tener un cónyuge que gana demasiado, puede significar perder una …

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The Disability Inclusive Climate Action Research Program at McGill University and the International Disability Alliance report
March Trainings to Help People with Disabilities in Emergencies

The first of four training sessions is coming up March 6-7 in Springfield on preparedness to help individuals with disabilities survive a disaster…

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El Programa de Investigación sobre Acción Climática Inclusiva para la Discapacidad de la Universidad McGill y la Alianza Internacional de la Discapacidad informan que
Capacitaciones de marzo para personas discapacitadas en situaciones de emergencia

Los días 6 y 7 de marzo se celebrará en Springfield la primera de cuatro sesiones de formación sobre preparación para ayudar a las…

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