17 Mar 2003 Uncategorized FAITHFUL SHELTER A VA policy change has slashed the number of homeless vet shelter programs getting federal funds–unless they’re faith-based. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
17 Mar 2003 Uncategorized TREATMENT SAVINGS New York could save more than $164 million a year with the Assembly’s version of drug sentencing reform. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
17 Mar 2003 Uncategorized PLANTING POWER The Assembly passed its version of a power plant siting bill this week. ByK. Wright0 minRead time
17 Mar 2003 Uncategorized UNABLE TO LEAVE Disabled welfare recipients aren’t making it into work, and advocates say TANF rules are the problem. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
17 Mar 2003 Uncategorized CHANGE IS COMING On April 1st, low-income immigrants will slowly begin regaining the access to food stamps. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
17 Mar 2003 Uncategorized 10K PER KID New York State spent $10,922 per pupil on elementary and secondary school education in 2001. ByK. Wright0 minRead time
17 Mar 2003 Uncategorized VETO MANIA Bloomberg gave the Council the veto everyone expected last week when he rejected its basic ed welfare bill. ByK. Wright0 minRead time
10 Mar 2003 Uncategorized UNEQUAL UNEMPLOYMENT Gender inequality in the workplace extends into unemployment insurance benefits. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
10 Mar 2003 Uncategorized INJURY REPORT New York ranks near the bottom on workplace safety and employees missing days because of the resulting injuries. ByK. Wright0 minRead time
10 Mar 2003 Uncategorized COMING SOON–ROUND TWO The battle over if and how to extend federal emergency unemployment benefits is about to re-engage. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
