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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.

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The total number of books challenged in 2022 is set to exceed the record set last year. (Adobe Stock)
Ohio Libraries Observing Banned Books Week

Controversial books are nothing new, but the incidence of book challenges and bans has increased substantially in recent years. This week marks the …

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The Ross County Courthouse served as Ohio's first statehouse in 1803. (Ohio History Connection)
Happy Statehood Day, Ohio!

Ohio's heritage is on display as the Buckeye State marks 219 years since its founding. On March 1, 1803, our first governor, Edward Tiffin, and the …

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The Ohio Poor People's Campaign is challenging poverty and systemic racism. (Becker1999/Flickr)
Ohioans Join National Call for a Moral Agenda

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Faith leaders in Ohio and other states are hopeful a massive action this weekend will be seen as a light in times of darkness…

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The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus is the only museum in the U.S. honoring veterans from all service branches and eras of conflict. (Antony-22/Creative Commons)
Ohio Pearl Harbor Day Event Honors All Who’ve Sacrificed

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Saturday marks the 78th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and in Ohio, hundreds of people are expected at a special …

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Ohioans can learn about organic dairy production during a farm tour series this summer. (OEFFA, Sweet Grass Dairy, Henry Leiter Foto)
Getting Back to the Land; Reflecting on Ohio’s Sustainable Roots

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Certified organic farming in Ohio is a growing business, and an annual opportunity to peek inside some of these sustainable …

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The average partisan gap has increased from 15 percentage points to 36 points in the United States since 1994. (chayka127/Pixabay)
Putting the Civility Back in Civil Discourse

CLEVELAND – Three in four Americans believe the growing tendency to distrust, dislike or even despise those who see the world differently has …

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Elizabeth Henderson, who is speaking at a conference in Ohio, was instrumental in creating food justice certification labeling. (Courtesy of Elizabeth Henderson)
Uniting Social Justice, Food Justice on Farms

DAYTON, Ohio — Healthy food and justice for all need to be united in order to create a food system worth sustaining, according to an organic …

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Mark Williams will give an overview of mechanical and cultural controls used on his organic farm during a summer tour series. (Mark Williams)
Pulling Back the Curtain on Sustainable Agriculture

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than two dozen growers and producers from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan will be pulling back the curtain this …

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Immigrant-owned businesses are helping revive some Ohio neighborhoods. (Kailey Sherrick)<br /><br />
Refugees Breathing New Life into Ohio Neighborhood

COLUMBUS, Ohio - At a time of controversy for refugees in the U.S., a story of acceptance in an Ohio community is coming to light. The narrative of …

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PHOTO: Agritourism events like farm-to-table dinners are helping Ohioans learn more about the role of local foods in a sustainable food system. Photo credit: Ely Brothers.
Farmers and Chefs Partner to Help Ohioans Connect with the Land

WESTERVILLE, Ohio - With an increasing interest in local foods, some Ohio growers and producers are using agritourism to help people connect with the …

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PHOTO: As the AmeriCorps program marks its 20th anniversary, recruitment is beginning for the next terms of service. Photo credit: Ohio Assn. of Foodbanks.
Help Wanted: Poverty Fighters in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A poverty-fighting organization is looking for some new recruits who can provide a helping hand for Ohioans in need. In exchange for …

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PHOTO: There are concerns about how funding for Ohio's National Parks will fare in the next round of budget negotiations on Capitol Hill. Photo credit: Amar Veluri/istockphoto.
Ohio's National Parks Brace for Budget Decision

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The future of some of Ohio's most treasured places remains uncertain as budget negotiations continue in Washington. The …

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