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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.

NE: Disabilities

One goal of President Joe Biden's April 2023
Medicaid waiver programs cover in-home care costs for eligible Nebraskans

Many Nebraskans age 65 and older with health limitations, as well as younger people living with a disability, want to remain in their own homes…

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A white-breasted Nuthatch hangs upside in a photo taken during a Christmas Bird Count. Audubon reported more than 79,000 people participated in the count last year, the third-highest number ever.  (Kyle/Adobe Stock)
'Birdability' hosts accessible Christmas bird counts in NE, nationwide

Bird-watchers across the country are part of the 124th National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count between now and early January. One group helps …

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According to the American Council on Aging, the average
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More NE Long-Term Care Facilities Risk Closure Without Funding

Nebraska's long-term care facilities face staffing shortages and other factors that could lead to more closures if state funding isn't increased…

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Nationally, the residential long-term care industry has lost 235,000 workers since the onset of the global pandemic. (Adobe Stock)
Nursing Home Staffing Shortage Creating Backlogs for Hospitals

A new Economic Policy Institute report links staffing shortages in residential long-term care facilities in Nebraska and across the nation to low pay …

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Loss of rural populations to urban centers has caused many hospitals in Nebraska to reconfigure their budgets. (Adobe Stock)
Keys to Keeping Nebraska's Rural Hospital Doors Open

Without federal intervention, a new report warns, rural hospitals across the United States, including many in Nebraska, could be forced to reduce …

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Eight in 10 Nebraska voters support increasing funding for the respite care program which provides short-term help from a home health aide or adult day-care program so family caregivers can take a break. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Nebraska Lawmakers Urged to Support Family Caregivers

The strain of unpaid family care-giving is pressing down hard on many Nebraska residents, according to new AARP research. Nearly half of people …

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Health experts say to avoid hearing loss, wear protective equipment such as earplugs or enclosed headphones that cancel noise whenever exposed to loud sounds. (Eric Driggers/Flickr)
Hearing Checkups Down During COVID

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Medical hearing and inner-ear experts are encouraging Nebraskans to make an appointment if they are having difficulty hearing or are …

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Many elementary school teachers were not able to provide direct instruction in academic skills more than once per week during school closures, with more than 20% reporting never providing direct instruction in academic skills. (Pixabay)
UNL Report Exposes Gaps in Education During School Closures

LINCOLN, Neb. -- As kids and parents navigate the uncertain territory of being back in school during a pandemic, a new University of Nebraska-Lincoln …

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AARP Nebraska is hopeful that family medical leave and tax credits for caregivers will be considered in upcoming legislative sessions. (Mark Goebel/Flickr)
Legislative Victories Hailed in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. — In a legislative session dominated by fiscal woes, state lawmakers passed several measures that should help improve the lives …

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A new report finds stereotyping of students with disabilities is widespread on college campuses.<br />(Quinndombrowski/Flickr)
Report Examines Disabilities and Sexual Assault on College Campuses

LINCOLN, Neb. – Nearly one in three women with disabilities on college campuses has experienced sexual assault, according to a new report from …

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The disabilities-rights community says it was not consulted on a bill in Congress promising so-called
Groups Call ADA Bill in Congress an Attack on Civil Rights

LINCOLN, Neb. – A bill in Congress aimed at strengthening the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may not be what it seems, according to its …

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Voter turnout among individuals with disabilities is typically lower than for those who do not have a disability. (justgrimes/Flickr)
Elevating Voice of Voters with Disabilities

LINCOLN, Neb. -- People with disabilities represent nearly one-sixth of the total electorate in the United States, and during National Disability …

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