Tag Archives: State
 WZZM |
Mayor focuses on children in State of City Address
WWMT Mayor George Heartwell brought up several points of interest during his ninth State of the City Address but his main focus was children. Mayor Heartwell says that nearly 4 out of 10 children live in poverty in Grand Rapids, and he says that statistic … Grand Rapids mayor to use bully pulpit on behalf of kids in State of the City … Heartwell's State of City: kids futures Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell's State of the City: Child-focused groups … |
Category: Children's News
 Live Insurance News |
$ 17M bonus to state for insuring children's health
The Olympian The Washington state Health Care Authority said today it is receiving nearly $ 17 million as a federal bonus payment for having enrolled children in subsidized health-care coverage. This follows similar awards of $ 20.65 million last year and $ 7.85 … States to Get U.S. Bonuses for Covering Uninsured Children La Children's Health Insurance Program gets bonus $ 5.2 million federal bonus for children's health care announced |
Category: Children's News
 PennLive.com |
Children's charity formed by Penn State ex-coach in sex case tells donors to …
Washington Post PHILADELPHIA — A charity for at-risk children founded by a former Penn State assistant football coach now charged with molesting boys asked its donors on Monday to instead give their money to an organization for sexual-assault victims. … SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN FROM ABUSE The Summit: Penn State, Jerry Sandusky and Coverups Harmed Children We owe children something better than post-PSU panic |
Category: Children's News
 Lexington Herald Leader |
Not just Penn State: Children abused every day, often by trusted adults
Lexington Herald Leader Jerry Sandusky, a prominent coach and trusted mentor, now stands accused of raping eight children over the course of a decade. Since his indictment last week, at least two more individuals have come forward to accuse Sandusky of sexual abuse. … Who looks out for the children? Commentary: Courage is needed to protect our children All must defend helpless children |
Category: Children's News
 The State Column |
Testing Anthrax Vaccine on Children? Protection or Potential Harm?
The State Column The federal government may begin testing an anthrax vaccine on children, allowing federal officials to determine its ability to protect children, according to a federal panel that issued the recommendation on Friday. The National Biodefense Science … Anthrax Vaccine Test For Children Not Ready No anthrax vaccine testing on children for now Federal advisers endorse testing anthrax vaccine in children |
Category: Children's News
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U.S. Children Face Low Bar to Pass State Tests
Bloomberg Almost all states give children math and reading proficiency exams using standards that fall short of federal benchmarks, even after eight raised their requirements since 2007, a US Department of … |
Category: Children's News
