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Advocates supporting the legalization of medical aid in dying in Delaware are optimistic following the recent passage of House Bill 140. It is now under consideration in the state Senate. If passed, the bill would allow terminally ill patients with less than six months to live to choose medical aid in dying as part of their advanced directives. ...

Michigan farmers are responding to the new Avian Flu "Extraordinary Emergency" order from MDARD, Michigans Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. New safety guidelines must be in place by this Wednesday that affect all dairy and poultry operations in the state. The guidelines include the designation of a biosecurity manager, establishing a perimeter that limits access to livestock, and implementing cleaning and disinfection procedures at those access points. ...

Farmworkers in South Carolina and across the U.S. face scorching heat with little protection at the federal and state level. However, the Farm Labor Organizing Committee is taking steps to enhance worker safety. ...

Last week, Walmart became the latest major retailer to retreat from providing direct health-care service by announcing closures of all its health clinics and virtual health-care operations. However, Floridas health centers say they are ready to fill the gap. Florida is home to most of the soon-to-be-shuttered health centers - 23 of the 51 centers are now winding down operations in the Sunshine State, where they offer various services, including medical, dental, and behavioral health care. ....

Medical-Aid-in-Dying legislation cleared one hurdle in the Delaware General Assembly Thursday.

The Ron Silverio/Heather Block Delaware End of Life Options Act (HB140), permitting medical aid in dying in Delaware was introduced in the Delaware House of Representatives last week by state

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