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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.

ND: Disabilities

In 2015, federal officials began investigating North Dakota for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The state was scrutinized for unnecessary use of institutionalized care, but state officials say they are working to boost community care. (Adobe Stock)
In Wake of Disability Settlement, ND Promotes Community Care

In 2020, North Dakota reached a federal settlement regarding institutionalized care for people with disabilities. As they carve out a newer vision…

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Advocates say people with Down syndrome are engaging in more activities, including sports and exercise, thanks to better intervention programs and forms of therapy. (Adobe Stock)
Down Syndrome: Focus on Accomplishments, Not Assumptions

FARGO, N.D. - People with Down syndrome are having a bigger impact on society, and their advocates in the Dakota region say it's time for the public …

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Some North Dakota employers are being honored this week for welcoming people living with disabilities into their workforce. They say these workers bring a lot to the table, and many have the ability to work from home. (Adobe Stock)
Agency Urges Hiring More ND Workers with Disabilities

MINOT, N.D. - In North Dakota, a state agency worries that people with disabilities are being overlooked in a tight job market, as business …

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Congress overwhelmingly approved a bill that will reform parts of the criminal justice system. (nimz/Twenty20)
Congress Approves Criminal Justice Reform; Win for People with Disabilities

BISMARK, N.D. – The criminal justice reform bill making its way to President Trump's desk will help thousands of people with disabilities re-…

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AARP Caregiving Expert Amy Goyer says family caregivers are often silent heroes. (AARP)
The Joys and Challenges of Caregiving: A Personal Perspective

BISMARCK, N.D. -- There are more than 62,000 unpaid caregivers in North Dakota, whose invaluable contributions allow older relatives to age in place …

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Family caregivers provide more than 58 million hours of service a year in North Dakota. (Brian Walker/Flickr)
Respite Grant: Giving ND Caregivers a Break

BISMARCK, N.D. -- A grant to help family caregivers get some rest is on its way to North Dakota. The state has received the Lifespan Respite Care …

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The Trump administration and the U.S. House have proposed massive cuts to Medicaid. (Elvert Barnes/Flickr)
Families Celebrate Anniversary of Medicaid

BISMARCK, N.D. – This weekend marks the 52nd anniversary of the Medicaid program, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 30, 1965…

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The North Dakota Legislature passed one piece of legislation aimed at helping caregivers this session.(Public.Resource.Org/Flickr)
Mixed Results in ND Legislature for Family Caregivers

BISMARCK, N.D. — Family caregivers in the Peace Garden State went 1-for-2 in bills supporting their work from the North Dakota Legislature…

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North Dakota advocates are urging Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton to make Social Security reform a top priority. (iStockphoto)
AARP ND Pushing for More on Candidates' Social Security Plans

BISMARCK, N.D. -- As the Republican National Convention winds down and the Democrats prepare for theirs, North Dakota advocacy groups are pushing for …

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Advocates for people with disabilities are urging North Dakota election officials to ensure polling places are accessible for the upcoming election. (iStockphoto)
ND Disability Advocates Urge Focus on Voter Accessibility

BISMARCK, N.D. - It's National Disability Voter Registration Week. More than 160,000 North Dakotans are living with a disability, and this week the …

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Low-income North Dakotans, and those with certain medical conditions, can now apply for help paying for air conditioner repairs and other cooling devices. (iStockphoto)
ND Officials Help Most Vulnerable Beat the Heat

BISMARCK, N.D. – It's the dog days of summer, and North Dakota officials say help is available for low-income families, older folks and those …

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May is National Stroke Awareness Month and health experts urge North Dakotans to assess their risks and in particular, watch their blood pressure. (iStockphoto)
Stroke Month: North Dakotans Urged to Assess Their Risks

BISMARCK, N.D. – May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and North Dakota health experts are urging people to be aware of the warning signs…

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