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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.

OH: Disabilities

Aaryn's husband Ken, Samantha, Aaryn and Amy, a Wendy's Wonderful Kids recruiter. (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
Ohio mom finds reward in raising adopted daughter with special needs

This month is National Disability Awareness Month, and in Ohio, parents who've adopted kids with special needs say living with a disability isn't …

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By 2030, more than 1 in 5 Americans will be at least 65 years old and by 2050, the number of people aged 60 and older globally is expected to double to more than 2 billion. (Cala Serrano/Adobe Stock)
Older adults and climate advocacy

While scientists say extreme climate changes are happening more frequently, a new study aims to link aging adults to its risks and their potential to …

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One billion people currently need assistive technology products, and more than two billion people around the world are expected to need at least one assistive technology product by 2030, according to the World Health Organization. (Adobe Stock)
Americans With Disabilities Act Website Gets User-Friendly Upgrades

The Americans with Disabilities Act website has gotten a makeover, with updated navigation tools and easy-to-find answers to common questions on …

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Among Ohioans with a functional disability, 12% have mobility challenges. (Adobe Stock)
Group is 'Breaking Silences' for Ohioans with Disabilities

An effort born out of the pandemic to help members of Ohio's disability community is evolving into something much bigger. Maria Matzik, education …

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Around 57% of adults in Ohio are fully vaccinated. (Adobe Stock)
OH Vaccination Program Reaching Homebound Residents

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio's homebound residents interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine have a new option, which can come right to their door…

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Ohioans living in Appalachia report poorer health outcomes than those in other regions of the state. (Dan Keck/Flickr)
Online Storybook Highlights Medicaid in Appalachia

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Some rural Ohioans are part of a multistate project sharing how the Medicaid program has changed their lives. Appalachians for …

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Ohio voters with a disability represent an estimated 17.5% of the electorate. (AdobeStock)
Disability Community: Voter Access More Than Just a Talking Point

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The pandemic has pushed the issue of voter access to the forefront, but for Ohio's disability community, it's more than just …

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About 60% of children who rely on Medicaid coverage have a disability. (Africa Studio/Adobe Stock)
Researchers: Medicaid Block Grants Would Hurt Ohio Kids

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Researchers say national talk of turning Medicaid into a block grant program could threaten health-care coverage for …

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Low-income Ohio families may be eligible to receive a one-time benefit toward a summer cooling bill. (Derek Bridges/Flickr)
Summer Cooling Assistance Still Available in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The dog days of summer are here, and staying safe in the heat means many Ohioans soon will be facing higher electric bills. An …

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A new report finds stereotyping of students with disabilities is widespread on college campuses.<br />(ysunkwon/Flickr)
Sexual Assault of Women with Disabilities Plaguing College Campuses

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

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There are 61 transit systems in Ohio serving an estimated 3 million people each weekday. (Raymond Wambsgam/Flickr)
Ohio Transit Systems Spread Valentine's Day Love

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Some Ohio transit systems have a sweet Valentine's Day gift for their riders. The Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) has …

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If H.R. 620 passes, opponents say businesses would have no incentive to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Mike Mozart/Flickr)
Disability Rights Under Attack, Groups Say

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A bill aimed at strengthening the Americans with Disabilities Act may not be what it seems. The U.S. House could vote this …

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