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A different kind of jail: when parents are in prison, kids face their own trials. Now states are stepping in. Mason, Katherine; Williams-Mbengue, Nina Dec 1, 2008 1443
Promoting bigotry, from cradle to grave: the religious right's anti-gay agenda. Shannon, Denise Mar 22, 2006 1710
Drinking too much, too young: trying to find an answer to the persistent habit of binge drinking among young people vexes the nation's policymakers. Boulard, Garry Apr 1, 2005 2874
Helping the poor save. Oct 1, 2004 411
Not for lovers: banning same-sex contracts. Sanchez, Julian Brief Article Aug 1, 2004 247
Will our leaders pass the back-to-school? Elected officials have to provide the support to keep education reforms working. Oct 1, 2003 449
New cancer program combines population screening with public health intervention. May 1, 2003 942
Helping people to live independently means saving money and improving their health. (Fiscal fitness: how States cope). Apr 1, 2003 2248
Condition: critical; our healthcare system leaves millions unserved and it's a national shame. (Where we Stand). Brief Article Apr 1, 2003 362
Rx for Medicaid: with Medicaid costs rising and revenues declining, states are looking at what to do. Folkemer, Donna Brief Article Apr 1, 2003 3938
The tangled web of Medicaid and the states: both may need fixing. Mar 1, 2003 2136
States take a stand on smallpox: do no harm, go slow, stay small. Feb 1, 2003 1786
Hurdles of health care reform: the obstacles are enormous, and so are the stakes. But there are some new ideas for reining in health care costs and keeping Americans healthy. King, Martha P. Jan 1, 2003 3455
Big Medicaid cuts may be coming, state officials say. Jan 1, 2003 1255
Education reform from the top down: the federal government early this year passed the most comprehensive education legislation in recent memory. But there are many questions and few answers about the ramifications for states. Shreve, David Dec 1, 2002 3573
Healing the hole in the heart. Christian, Steve Dec 1, 2002 2682
Is a federal mandate the answer? If so, what was the question? (Advocating for the Gifted). Friedman-Nimz, Reva Sep 22, 2002 5862
Electronic technology and its use with rural gifted students. (Electronic Media). Belcastro, Frank P. Sep 22, 2002 2672
Teaching politicians about education. (Notebook: education information from schools, business, research and professional organizations). Angelo, Jean Marie Brief Article Aug 1, 2002 68
States work to improve child care assistance so parents can go from welfare to work. (On First Reading). Brief Article Apr 1, 2002 559
Clip files / local news from the states: this column features selected short items about state health care policy. Oct 1, 2001 227
Student Testing: The Stakes Are Rising. Samuelsen, Shelby Brief Article Sep 1, 2001 2759
State Legislation 2000 -- Change in Approach. Turpin, James S. Brief Article Jul 1, 2001 663
Grants & Gifts. Brief Article Nov 13, 2000 382
NEWS briefs. Brief Article Oct 16, 2000 861
At least one Missouri legislator is 'bent'. Pollack, Joe Brief Article Oct 1, 2000 772
Testing and Its Enemies: At the schoolhouse barricades. Thernstrom, Abigail Sep 11, 2000 1871
The New Americans. Morse, Ann Jul 1, 2000 1174
Taking Stock of the states. ANDERSON, TERESA May 1, 2000 3705
Social Security Reform Poses Problems for States. Madrid, Gerri Jan 1, 2000 2876
An A+ for adolescent health. Koprowicz, Connie May 1, 1999 3079
Window of opportunity for welfare reform. Apr 1, 1999 726
Getting a job and keeping it. O'Connor, Matthew Apr 1, 1999 557
Moving up the ladder. Reichert, Dana Apr 1, 1999 513
Leaving addiction behind. Steisel, Sheri Apr 1, 1999 603
Rethinking the role of fathers. Reichert, Dana Apr 1, 1999 740
Expanding the safety net. Vasquez, Jenifer Apr 1, 1999 433
States get creative with child support enforcement. Myers, Teresa A. Dec 1, 1998 3189
GRASSROOTS EFFORTS CONTINUE TO PROTECT LIFE. Brennan, Ann E. Brief Article Jun 9, 1998 880
Smaller=better? Bell, Julie Davies Cover Story Jun 1, 1998 3149
A new chapter for charters. Hirsch, Eric Jun 1, 1998 3608
Caring for the caregivers. Grooters, Jennifer Jun 1, 1998 2805
The dual personality of federalism. Tubbesing, Carl Apr 1, 1998 4193
A good time for welfare reform. Tweedie, Jack Jul 1, 1997 1237
Trends in state juvenile justice legislation - 1996. Lyons, Donna; Turpin, James Jun 1, 1997 857
State responses to serious and violent juvenile crimes. Torbet, Patricia M. Jun 1, 1997 1721
Answers to your welfare worries. Steisel, Sheri Jan 1, 1997 5219
Welfare: what now? Tweedie, Jack Jan 1, 1997 2600
What's happening with charter schools? May 1, 1996 437
Abortion under fire. Apr 1, 1996 589
States try to recoup health costs of smoking. Mar 1, 1996 476
The challenges of flexibility. Hovey, Hal Jan 1, 1996 2715
Changing the face of welfare. Tweedie, Jack Cover Story Dec 1, 1995 2059
Program may be good, but let the states choose. Jun 1, 1995 488
When home's not sweet. Smith, Shelley L. Jun 1, 1995 2194
Long-term care - another budget buster? Romig, Candace Mar 1, 1995 3501
Making a life in the community. Wright, Barbara Mar 1, 1995 1751
Hush little baby, don't get sick. Gordon, Dianna Sep 1, 1994 2650
An overview of managed care in state Medicaid programs. Hulshoff, Gary D. May 1, 1994 2147
Family support programs growing: more states offer an increasingly diverse menu of family support services than ever before. Directory Jul 1, 1993 1417
Traumatic brain injury: a public policy analysis from a state perspective. Reynolds, William E. Jun 22, 1993 4775
Workers' compensation: 1986 state enactments. Tinsley, LaVerne C. Jan 1, 1987 3786
State labor legislation enacted in 1986. Nelson, Richard R. Directory Jan 1, 1987 17904

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