Poverty Dispatch - October 20, 2008

IRP compiles and distributes Poverty Dispatches, links to Web-based news items dealing with poverty, welfare reform, and related topics twice a week. Each Dispatch lists links to current news in popular print media. Persons wishing to receive Poverty Dispatches by e-mail should send a request to rsnell@ssc.wisc.edu.

Today's Topics in the News:

• Geographic Boundaries and Anti-poverty Funds - Appalachia
• Toledo Blade Series on the Ohio Economy
• Poverty Measurement
• State Medicaid Programs and Funding
• State Budget Cuts and Social Services - Nevada, South Carolina, Massachusetts
• Kids Count Report - Alabama
• Food Assistance Programs
• State Unemployment Benefits - Missouri
• Home Energy Costs and Assistance Programs - Wisconsin, Massachusetts
• Home Foreclosures and Renters
• School Enrollment Rates and Funding - Michigan
• Prisoner Re-entry and Jobs

Today's Articles:

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Geographic Boundaries and Anti-poverty Funds - Appalachia

Feds expand Appalachia boundaries, spreading funds; some anti-poverty advocates question move. Read Article
By Roger Alford (Associated Press), Chicago Tribune. October 20, 2008.
 

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Toledo Blade Series on the Ohio Economy

Ohioans crashing into poverty in growing numbers. (OHIO) Read Article
By Kate Giammarise and Steve Eder, Toledo Blade. October 20, 2008.
 

Slumping donations, soaring need challenge agencies. (OHIO) Read Article
By Steve Eder and Kate Giammarise, Toledo Blade. October 20, 2008.
 

Job losses, poverty sting Ohio over the last 8 years. (OHIO) Read Article
By Larry P. Vellequette, Toledo Blade. October 19, 2008.
 

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Poverty Measurement

Measure of poverty inaccurate, critics say. Read Article
Toledo Blade. October 20, 2008.
 

Fix outdated poverty measure. (Opinion) Read Article
Jane Zehnder-Merrell, Detroit Free Press. October 17, 2008.
 

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State Medicaid Programs and Funding

Strong growth in Medicaid anticipated. Read Article
By Kevin Freking (Associated Press), Washington Post. October 17, 2008.
 

Congress reacts warily to RI Medicaid overhaul. (RHODE ISLAND) Read Article
By Ray Henry (Associated Press), Washington Post. October 18, 2008.
 

N.H. braces for more Medicaid, welfare costs. (NEW HAMPSHIRE) Read Article
By Josh Rosenson, Foster's Daily Democrat. October 19, 2008.
 

Medicaid Reform: Experts still not sure the changes save money. (FLORIDA) Read Article
By Douglas C. Lyons, South Florida Sun-Sentinel. October 18, 2008.
 

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State Budget Cuts and Social Services - Nevada, South Carolina, Massachusetts

States face new budget shortfalls. Read Article
By Richard Fausset and Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times. October 19, 2008.
 

Cuts would hurt neediest most. (NEVADA) Read Article
By David McGrath Schwartz and Cy Ryan, Las Vegas Sun. October 20, 2008.
 

Cuts hurt many Nevadans. (NEVADA) Read Article
Associated Press, Chico Enterprise Record. October 17, 2008.
 

SC budget fix spares taxes, children. (SOUTH CAROLINA) Read Article
By Jim Davenport (Associated Press), The State. October 18, 2008.
 

Residents to feel budget cuts' bite. (SOUTH CAROLINA) Read Article
By Tim Smith, Greenville News. October 19, 2008.
 

Billion-dollar bombshell hits. (MASSACHUSETTS) Read Article
By John J. Monahan, Worcester Telegram & Gazette. October 16, 2008.
 

Where the cutbacks might hurt the most. (MASSACHUSETTS) Read Article
By Matt Viser, Boston Globe. October 17, 2008.
 

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Kids Count Report - Alabama

State child poverty rate drops. (ALABAMA) Read Article
By Dana Beyerle, Florence Times Daily. October 20, 2008.
 

County's children are faring well. (ALABAMA) Read Article
By Lee Roop, Huntsville Times. October 18, 2008.
 

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Food Assistance Programs

Rules eased for food stamps. Read Article
By Wendy Koch, USA Today. October 19, 2008.
 

Food stamp need rises in Stanislaus. (CALIFORNIA) Read Article
By Tim Moran, Modesto Bee. October 19, 2008.
 

Ministry helping feed needy mid-Michigan families. (MICHIGAN) Read Article
By Mary L. Lawrence and Denise Ford-Mitchell, Saginaw News. October 19, 2008.
 

Food bank's online effort gets help to the hungry. (FLORIDA) Read Article
By Kate Santich, Orlando Sentinel. October 17, 2008.
 

New York's food-stamp benefits going up. (CALIFORNIA) Read Article
By Cara Matthews, Press and Sun-Bulletin. October 16, 2008.
 

Forum hears rare good news on food stamps. (PENNSYLVANIA) Read Article
By Alfred Lubrano, Philadelphia Inquirer. Ocotber 17, 2008.
 

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State Unemployment Benefits - Missouri

State unemployment trust funds drying up. (MISSOURI) Read Article
By Megan McTarsney, Columbia Missourian. October 19, 2008.
 

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Home Energy Costs and Assistance Programs - Wisconsin, Massachusetts

Costs heat up for winter. (WISCONSIN) Read Article
Sheboygan Press. October 19, 2008.
 

State gets increase in home heating funds. (MASSACHUSETTS) Read Article
By Rachel Kolokoff, Worcester Telegram & Gazette. October 18, 2008.
 

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Home Foreclosures and Renters

Mortgage meltdown hits renters. (NEW YORK) Read Article
By Sara Foss, Schenectady Daily Gazette. October 19, 2008.
 

Renters in foreclosed homes get help. Read Article
By Adrian Sainz (Associated Press), Miami Herald. October 16, 2008.
 

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School Enrollment Rates and Funding - Michigan

Declining enrollment hurts Michigan schools. (MICHIGAN) Read Article
By Angie Schmitt, Toledo Blade. October 19, 2008.
 

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Prisoner Re-entry and Jobs

Ex-inmate finds success outside the system.(PHILADELPHIA, PA) Read Article
By Damon C. Williams, Philadelphia Daily News. October 20, 2008.
 

Newark eco-program aims to rebuild lives. (NEWARK, NJ) Read Article
By Diego Cupolo, Star-Ledger. October 19, 2008.
 

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