Monday, March 30, 2009
Five Things You Need To Know This Week, March 30, 2009
Five Things You Need To Know This Week, March 30, 20091. In the nation...
On Wednesday, April 1, a key element of the economic recovery package — an increase in food stamp benefits — will kick in, providing a big economic boost to communities across the country and helping struggling families put food on the table. The Center on Budget Policy and Priorities (CBPP) explains that benefits will go up by 13.6 percent, or roughly $20-$24 per person per month for most families, and that all food stamp households will benefit. Between December 2007 and December 2008, food stamp enrollment nationally increased by more than 4 million, or about 15 percent; Ohio saw a 12 percent increase. CBPP notes that experts agree that food stamps are one of the most effective forms of economic stimulus available. Click here for more information.
2. In the state...
If you live in a property-wealthy school district hoping for a funding windfall, or in a poor, rural district worried about the pain of the state budget ax, pay close attention to the Statehouse in the next few weeks. Many changes to Gov. Ted Strickland's school-funding plan are in the works.
http://www.dispatchpolitics.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/03/29/NEW_SCHOOL_FUNDING.ART_ART_03-29-09_A1_QGDCRGJ.html?sid=101
3. In the region...
In a continuing rite of spring, Summit, Medina, Wayne and Stark counties will collect old refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and other household appliances in April. The collections allow residents to rid themselves of appliances that contain refrigerants that could otherwise require a recycling fee.
http://www.ohio.com/news/42068567.html
For information about recycling in Cuyahoga:
http://www.cuyahogaswd.org/pdf/GuideRecPrograms.pdf
4. At Community Solutions
This week, we will launch the beginnings of a new and improved Website and unveil an exciting new product—our online subscription service to the Northeast Ohio Media Guide. Visit http://www.communitysolutions.com/ on Friday (April 3) to take a look and subscribe to the new Media Guide service, which replaces the 50+-year biennial publication.
5. Miscellaneous
On Saturday (April 4), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will rock Cleveland’s Public Hall for the first time since 1997. Admission to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will be FREE all day. Find the week’s schedule of activities here:
http://www.rockhall.com/induction2009/events
Got an event coming up? Submit your event, free of charge, to our online Community Calendar: kseeman@CommunitySolutions.com.
On Wednesday, April 1, a key element of the economic recovery package — an increase in food stamp benefits — will kick in, providing a big economic boost to communities across the country and helping struggling families put food on the table. The Center on Budget Policy and Priorities (CBPP) explains that benefits will go up by 13.6 percent, or roughly $20-$24 per person per month for most families, and that all food stamp households will benefit. Between December 2007 and December 2008, food stamp enrollment nationally increased by more than 4 million, or about 15 percent; Ohio saw a 12 percent increase. CBPP notes that experts agree that food stamps are one of the most effective forms of economic stimulus available. Click here for more information.
2. In the state...
If you live in a property-wealthy school district hoping for a funding windfall, or in a poor, rural district worried about the pain of the state budget ax, pay close attention to the Statehouse in the next few weeks. Many changes to Gov. Ted Strickland's school-funding plan are in the works.
http://www.dispatchpolitics.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/03/29/NEW_SCHOOL_FUNDING.ART_ART_03-29-09_A1_QGDCRGJ.html?sid=101
3. In the region...
In a continuing rite of spring, Summit, Medina, Wayne and Stark counties will collect old refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and other household appliances in April. The collections allow residents to rid themselves of appliances that contain refrigerants that could otherwise require a recycling fee.
http://www.ohio.com/news/42068567.html
For information about recycling in Cuyahoga:
http://www.cuyahogaswd.org/pdf/GuideRecPrograms.pdf
4. At Community Solutions
This week, we will launch the beginnings of a new and improved Website and unveil an exciting new product—our online subscription service to the Northeast Ohio Media Guide. Visit http://www.communitysolutions.com/ on Friday (April 3) to take a look and subscribe to the new Media Guide service, which replaces the 50+-year biennial publication.
5. Miscellaneous
On Saturday (April 4), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will rock Cleveland’s Public Hall for the first time since 1997. Admission to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will be FREE all day. Find the week’s schedule of activities here:
http://www.rockhall.com/induction2009/events
Got an event coming up? Submit your event, free of charge, to our online Community Calendar: kseeman@CommunitySolutions.com.
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