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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.

WY: Disabilities

Business leaders have reported workers with disabilities bring a strong sense of positivity and ownership of their work. (Adobe Stock)
Diversifying the workforce can change companies for the better

By Ramona Schindelheim for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Wyoming News Service reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Servic…

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Vertical Harvest operates on one-tenth of an acre, yet grows produce at a rate equivalent to a traditional five acre soil farm. (Vertical Harvest)
Other-Abled Workers Fuel Vertical Farm in Jackson

JACKSON, Wyo. – An indoor vertical farm in Jackson that produces and sells roughly 100,000 pounds of fresh produce annually is powered by a …

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In 2019, the state Legislature increased funding for Wyoming Senior Centers by $225,000. (Knox County Gov/Flickr)
Wyoming Family Caregivers Provide $980 Million in Unpaid Care

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Some 74,000 unpaid caregivers in Wyoming provide an estimated 62 million hours of care each year, valued at $980 million…

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Seniors, children and people with disabilities receive almost 70 percent of food stamp benefits. (Getty Images)
Study: Gap Between Rich, Poor to Widen Under Trump’s Proposals

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Trump administration's tax proposals would not benefit all taxpayers or states equally, according to new analysis from the …

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The average tax break for millionaires in Wyoming under a health care bill passed by the U.S. House is projected to be $108,000 a year. (Getty Images)
Millionaires Oppose Health Bill's Tax Cuts for 1 Percent

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Resistance to efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is heating up after the U.S. Senate made public its …

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Proposed cuts to Medicaid would largely impact the elderly, people with disabilities, pregnant women and children, according to a new analysis. (Getty Images)
AHCA's Tax Breaks for Wealthy Come with High Costs

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming's millionaires could see an average tax cut of more than $108,000 a year if the American Health Care Act (AHCA) …

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People affected by Parkinson's disease have used Deep Brain Stimulation to alleviate some of the disease's symptoms. (Pixabay)
Science Closing in on Parkinson Cure

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Actor Michael J. Fox put a face on a disease that plagues about a million people in the United States. Parkinson's is a …

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AARP has launched an effort to get all candidates seeking national office to commit to safeguarding Social Security. (LarryHW/iStockphoto)
AARP Brings Fight for Social Security to Cleveland

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Reforming entitlement programs is a contentious topic, and most public officials don't want to go near what some call the …

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The Wyoming House will consider a bill that could help patients avoid expensive nursing homes by offering more training to their family caregivers. (Victor 69/iStockphoto)
Legislators on Track to Help In-Home Caregivers

CHEYENNE, Wy. - The state Legislature's House Health Labor and Social Services Committee advanced a bill Monday night that could help patients avoid …

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A new report criticizes Wyoming's policy for solitary confinement of juveniles. markrhiggins/iStock
Wyoming Criticized for Solitary-Confinement Policy

CHEYENNE, Wy. - Wyoming is one of 10 states that allows indefinite solitary confinement for children in the juvenile-justice system, according to a …

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PHOTO: The Kum and Go convenience store chain is making modifications at its locations in Wyoming to comply with the ADA, and make it easier for people with disabilities to
Gas Station Chain Makes Changes After Veteran Encounters Mobility Problems

CASPER, Wyo. - As Wyomingites hit the road for the holidays, some may notice changes at the gas station chain Kum and Go in Casper, Evansville and …

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PHOTO: According to a new scorecard from AARP, Wyoming is ranked as one of the best states in the nation when it comes to meeting the long-term care needs of older residents. Photo credit: Microsoft Images.
WYO Pride in Long-term Care Scorecard

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - According to a new scorecard released by AARP, Wyoming is one of the best states in the nation when it comes to meeting the long-…

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