News

Pages

Politics & Government
4:39 pm
Wed May 22, 2013

Assemblyman Backs Away from Plan to Withdraw Funding for Indian Cultural Center

Earlier this spring, state Rep. Dean Kaufert said he wanted to withhold a state grant -- earmarked for a cultural center -- from the Lac du Flambeau Chippewa tribe, because the state’s Chippewa bands planned to increase their spearfishing take.

Read more
Education
2:58 pm
Wed May 22, 2013

What Parents Want in Afterschool Programs

Credit Fort Rucker/Flicker
A new report details what parents look for in afterschool programs for their kids.

  • Lake Effect's Mitch Teich interviews Anneliese Dickman of the Public Policy Forum on afterschool programs.

A new report says convenience trumps quality for parents when it comes to picking an afterschool program.

Read more
Health & Science
2:22 pm
Wed May 22, 2013

Bottle vs. Breast: The New Mommy Wars

Credit James Stewart/Flickr
A new book details how the United States got on the breastfeeding bandwagon - at the expense of moms can only or choose to formula feed.

  • Lake Effect's Stephanie Lecci interviews author and blogger Suzanne Barston about her new book "Bottled Up."

Breastfeeding advocates say "breast is best" - but does the movement leave other moms out in the cold?

Read more
12:47 pm
Wed May 22, 2013

Student Debt from 4-Year Colleges in Wisconsin Among Highest in the Nation

Lead in text: 
Wisconsin ranked 16th in the nation for highest average debt among students who graduated from a 4-year college in 2011, according to a study released by the Institute for College Access and Success.
According to a new report, the burden of student debt shouldered by students of four-year colleges in Wisconsin is among the highest in the nation. In the study of both public and private universities, Wisconsin ranked 16th in average student debt, $26,238, and 10th in the proportion of students graduating with outstanding loans, 67%.
Politics & Government
11:52 am
Wed May 22, 2013

Committee Approves Work Rules for Food Benefits

Credit Photos.com

The Legislature's budget committee has concurred with Gov. Walker, to require able-bodied adults to either work or attend job training sessions, in order to receive food share benefits.

The requirement would pertain to adults with no children and with incomes up to 200% of the poverty level (approx. $23,000 per individual), and demand 20 hours per week of working or training.

Those who don't meet the requirement, could only receive food 'stamps' for three months every three years.

Read more

Pages