The Child Care Dilemma: Quality
More than just a safe place for kids to spend their day while guardians are at work or school, early childhood education may contribute to future success and well-being, especially for children growing up in low-income households. The fourth of a five-part series on child care as a public policy question, this CSG research brief highlights child care quality in the states, including initiatives to measure and improve quality, and the development of a skilled early childhood education workforce. …
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A Day in the Life of Wisconsin State
Sen. Fred Risser
Wisconsin state Sen. Fred Risser has seen--and won--many Election Days in his lifetime. For 60 years, the World War II veteran has tackled issues ranging from public safety and justice, to education and elections in the Wisconsin Capitol. And it appears that there is no slowing down for this practicing attorney and great-grandfather. Here is a (busy) day in the life of Wisconsin state Sen. Fred Risser. …
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Facebook Campaign Increases Voter Registration in the States
 On Sept. 23, Facebook, the social media giant and member of the CSG Associates program, pushed out a banner message to its American users reminding them to register to vote. The message read "Are you registered to vote? Register now to make sure you have a voice in the election." This is not the first time Facebook has gotten involved in civic engagement, it has been reminding people to vote since the 2008 election. …
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