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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.

SD: Welfare Reform

For retirement readiness, South Dakota ranks lowest among the states, according to a new survey by Ubiquity Retirement and Savings. (aarp.org)
Social Security COLA: A Win, But Not a Windfall

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The cost of living increase, or COLA, that takes effect in 2019 for people on Social Security will be the most generous in …

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A report from the Congressional Budget Office says 23 million fewer Americans could have health coverage by 2026 under the American Health Care Act. (sasint/Pixabay)
AARP Reps Head to D.C. to Oppose Health-Care Bill

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - AARP representatives from South Dakota and across the country are to converge on the nation's capital next week to meet with …

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Hundreds of thousands of South Dakotans could see a sharp decline in Social Security benefits, if changes to the program aren't made soon. (iStockphoto)
What Would the Candidates Do to Save Social Security?

PIERRE, S.D. — As the November election draws ever closer, South Dakota groups are pushing for more details on the presidential candidates' …

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New numbers show it would take more than 220 years to close the wealth gap between black and white families. (iStockphoto)
Report: Racial Wealth Divide Could Take Decades to Close

PIERRE, S.D. - If current trends continue, a new study said it would take the average African-American family 228 years to accumulate the amount of …

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Thousands of South Dakota prisoners are living with disabilities, and advocates say the state is making positive moves to help returning citizens reintegrate into society. (iStockphoto)
Report on Prisoners with Disabilities Acknowledges SD Leadership

PIERRE, S.D. – A new report shows that 32 percent of inmates in federal prisons and 40 percent of people in jails have at least one disability…

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South Dakota is making improvements in children's well-being, but researchers say the state could do better by its low-income families. (iStockphoto)
Report: South Dakota's Improving Kids' Well-Being; More Work Needed

PIERRE, S. D. – When it comes to children's well-being, South Dakota is doing better than most other states, but researchers say there's still …

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New research shows that states that have expanded Medicaid coverage are seeing financial and health benefits across their health care systems. (iStockphoto)
Study: SD Leaves Money Behind Without Medicaid Expansion

PIERRE, S.D. - Unlike South Dakota, states that have expanded Medicaid coverage are seeing benefits across their health care systems, according to a …

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New numbers show many parents face challenges to accessing financial assistance for child care programs, in South Dakota and across the country. (iStockphoto)
SD Parents Face Challenges to Child Care Assistance

PIERRE, S.D. – Wading through the paperwork involved in getting government help to pay for child care can be overwhelming to already overworked …

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Native American children with special needs in South Dakota are for the most part receiving the same access to care as their non-native counterparts, according to new data. (iStockphoto)
Unique Report Focuses on SD Native Children with Special Needs

PIERRE, S.D. - Native American children with special needs in South Dakota are largely faring as well as their non-native counterparts, according to …

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About 39,000 South Dakota children, or 18 percent, live in homes that may not have enough money to keep food on the table. (iStockphoto)
Report: 18 Percent of SD Kids are Food Insecure

PIERRE, S.D. - More than 105,000 South Dakotans do not have access to enough food, according to new research that includes about 39,000 kids…

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South Dakota lawmakers soon may hold a special session to vote on Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, while federal lawmakers consider a budget plan that could repeal the ACA. (iStockphoto)
Watchdog: House Budget Plan Could Block SD Medicaid Expansion

PIERRE, S.D. – As House lawmakers continue voting on their federal budget this week, a budget watchdog group is comparing several big proposals…

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The CDC suggests more testing is needed even as new numbers show the rate of autism among U.S. children has plateaued. (iStockphoto)
U.S. Autism Rate Holds Steady as CDC Urges More Testing

PIERRE, S.D. - April is National Autism Awareness Month and the numbers are holding steady in the U.S. according to the latest snapshot of autism …

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