Wisconsin Welfare Reform under Thompson in History
The piece chronicles Wisconsin Governor Thompson's 1986 welfare policy shift from generous benefits to experimental programs. It details Learnfare, Children First, Bridefare, two tier payments, and privatization attempts, leading to Wisconsin Works in 1997. It notes declines in caseloads amid debate over program evaluation and attribution of success.
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Thompson
Wisconsin
Jason Turner
John Pawasarat
University of Wisconsin
Larry Mead
New York University
Clinton
Turner
Wisconsin Works
Panasarat
Jacobson
Gas marketers exit continues as Summit withholds supply
Partridge said Summit failed to deliver gas to Columbia for about 3,850 customers who signed with it, prompting transfers back to Columbia with its price. This marks the third marketer exit in four months. Energy Max and D&L Marketing previously withdrew and were sued over customer losses. Consumers’ counsel weighs a suit against Summit while Columbia touts choice program savings and urges quick enrollment to beat winter rates.
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Partridge
Summit
Columbia
Energy Max
Youngstown
D&l Marketing
Ohio Consumers’ Counsel
Robert Tongren
Tongren
Carol Fox
Clinton to extend aid as winter energy prices rise
President Clinton announced extra federal aid from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program totaling over 850 million to help poor families cope with higher heating costs this winter. The White House aims to shield Northeast and Midwest states most, with all states receiving some relief.
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Midwest
Clinton
White House
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Energy
Energy and Transportation
Coast Guard
Pacific Coast
Energy Department
Bill Richardson
California
Small Business Administration
Strategic Reserve
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
MADD urges teens to choose wiser about alcohol
Government data reveal about 10 million Americans under 21 drank last month, with 4.4 million binge drinkers and 1.7 million heavy drinkers. Underage drinking persists across demographics. two thirds of teens who drink can buy alcohol. Alcohol and drug use correlate with teen deaths and injuries.
Valu FuRi Valu Furi 430 C Elyria Lorain
Local items listing Valu Fury and Value Furie at 430 C in Elyria Lorain. Community shoppers note price points and store location details for the listings.
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Railroad
St. Grafton
el An
Elyria
S. Abbe
W. Ridge
Sheffield/Avon
N. Abbe
N. Ridgeville
Center Ridge
Walker
Butternut Ridge Rd
Oberlin
Snapper & Echo
Colorado Ave
Lorain
Academy
Huron St
LaGrange
Railroad St
Grafton
Erie St
Your
Bill Baker's Inc
East Ave
Northern Ohio Imaging Center
W. River Rd
Valu Furi
Kendra Construction
Jaycox Rd
Avon Lake
Tours Serv
Lorain County General Health District
S. Murray Ridge RD
Lorain County
Neurosurgical Services, Inc
Lincoln Blvd
Thi Street
Oho
Elyria North
Hideville
Columbia Station
Karen A
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