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New Group Studies International Social Services Programs
Posted By: J.B. Wogan | February 26, 2013
The U.S.-based firm Mathematica Policy Research will evaluate the success of programs aimed at helping the world's most vulnerable children.
Categories: View , Health and Human Services
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When Cheaper Isn't Better
Posted By: Bob Graves | February 25, 2013
Governments are beginning to look at energy and other life-cycle costs in their purchasing. It's about more than saving money.
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States Work to Smooth Transition from Medicaid to Health Exchanges
Posted By: Dylan Scott | February 25, 2013
When income changes move millions of Americans from public to private insurance next year, states want to make the switch simple.
Categories: View , Health and Human Services
1 Comments

How Data Can Improve Afterschool Programs for At-Risk Youth
Posted By: Dylan Scott | February 25, 2013
As cities strive to improve afterschool programs, they're using data to figure out which kids to serve and how to serve them better.
Categories: View , Education
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Advancing the Debate: Why Give Illegal Immigrants In-State Tuition?
Posted By: J.B. Wogan | February 25, 2013
Oregon may become the next state to grant in-state tuition to young illegal immigrants. We review the arguments for and against state tuition equity laws, which 13 states currently have and at least a dozen are considering.
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Oregon Moves Closer to Bed-Bug Privacy Law
Posted By: Ryan Holeywell | February 22, 2013
In a sign of just how serious the bed bug problem has become in some parts of the country, the legislature is close to making an unusual deal with the state's exterminators.
Categories: View , Health and Human Services

With Sequestration Looming, Governors Make Their Case in D.C.
Posted By: Ryan Holeywell | February 22, 2013
Programs for the poor are of particular concern.
Categories: FedWatch , Aid to States, Cities and Counties
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Advancing the Debate: Should Pennsylvania’s Lottery Go Private?
Posted By: J.B. Wogan | February 20, 2013
Pennsylvania's attorney rejected a contract to privatize the state lottery. The governor is scrambling to find a solution. Local newspapers give their take on the controversy.
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How to Market a Health Insurance Exchange
Posted By: Dylan Scott | February 13, 2013
Many Americans still don’t know about the online health insurance marketplaces that are being created under the Affordable Care Act. The District of Columbia is trying to figure out how to change that.
Categories: View , Health and Human Services
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Phoenix Hospitals Tax Themselves to Cash In on Federal Funds
Posted By: Dylan Scott | February 12, 2013
The city expects to bring in hundreds of millions in federal dollars through the initiative.
Categories: View , Health and Human Services

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