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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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Oregon lawmakers could make changes to Measure 110 during their short, month-long session this year.(Only 4K Ultra HD/Adobe Stock)
Advocates push back on legislative efforts to recriminalize drug possession

As the Oregon legislative session opens, lawmakers could make changes to a voter-passed measure that decriminalized small amounts of drugs and opened …

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Los legisladores de Oregon podrían realizar cambios a la Medida 110 durante su sesión de un mes de duración este año. (Only 4K Ultra HD/Adobe Stock)
Defensores rechazan esfuerzos legislativos para recriminalizar posesión de drogas

Al iniciarse la sesión legislativa de Oregon, los legisladores podrían introducir cambios en una medida aprobada por los votantes que …

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Victims of sexual extortion schemes are advised to report it the FBI or local law enforcement immediately. (Cavan/Adobe Stock)
Teen boys increasingly targeted in ‘sextortion’ crimes, FBI warns

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the FBI says financially motivated sextortion -- often targeting teen boys -- went up 20% from …

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The 2020 wildfire season was one of the most destructive in Oregon's history. (mdurson/Adobe Stock)
Longer wildfire seasons have mental-health impacts in rural America

By John Upton and Kaitlyn Trudeau for Climate Central and Claire Carlson for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Oregon News Serv…

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Caregiving duties differ based on the medical conditions of the person being cared for. (Chinnapong/Adobe Stock)
Family caregivers reminded to take care of themselves

November is National Family Caregivers Month and a few tips can help people with these duties. Executive Director of the Oregon organization Aging …

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A bill to repeal Oregon's residency requirement for its aid-in-dying law received bipartisan support. (CameraCraft/Adobe Stock)
OR Repeals Residency Requirement for Aid-in-Dying Law

Legislation that eliminates the residency requirement for Oregon's aid-in-dying law is awaiting the governor's signature. House Bill 2279 repeals …

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A new report on child well-being ranks Oregon 16th in its family and community category. (Steve/Adobe Stock)
Report: OR Lags in Providing Education for Young People

Oregon ranks in the middle of the pack in a new report on child well-being. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual Kids Count Data Book ranks the …

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Black Americans are the most likely to suffer from insufficient sleep. (ChadBridwell/Adobe Stock)
Get More Zzz's, Health Experts Say During Sleep Awareness Month

March is Sleep Awareness Month and health experts say Americans are not getting enough of it. United Health Foundation data found more than 32% of …

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More than 130,000 Oregonians are providing caregiving to someone with Alzheimer's, according to the Alzheimer's association. (Waseem Ali Khan/Adobe Stock)
Praise for Caregivers During Alzheimer's Awareness Month

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and, importantly, it also coincides with National Family Caregivers Month. The progressive …

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Oregon has one of the highest prevalences of mental illness among adults in the country. (freshidea/Adobe Stock)
OR Nurses Call for Investments in Mental Heath System

The need for investments in Oregon's mental health care system is urgent, some nurses in the state say. According to a study from the nonprofit …

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The percentage of children with health insurance in Oregon is higher than the national average.(Bob/Adobe Stock)
OR 'Middle of Pack' in Child Well-Being State Rankings

Oregon sits at 26th in a new ranking of states based on child well-being. The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its annual Kids Count data …

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The pandemic has exacerbated stress and anxiety among college students. (mtrlin/Adobe Stock)
Advice for Parents: Explore Mental Health Supports at Kid's College

Many parents in Oregon and around the country will soon be bidding their children farewell as they head off to college for the first time, and a …

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