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2004 Finalist: CORe—Corrections Organized for Re-entry This program helps prisoners transition from prison into society by encouraging offenders to use their time in custody to learn marketable skills, develop new behaviors, address character deficiencies and begin planning for a positive future. 2003 Finalist: Computers for Louisiana’s Kids This multipurpose initiative takes donated computers – thereby reducing the amount of electronic waste in public landfills – refurbishes them and distributes them to needy schools. Prison inmates and high school students learn how to refurbish the machines, which gives them marketable skills. Have an innovative program in your state? Apply for an Innovations award! |
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State News Trivia
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Michigan Looks to Enhanced Driver's License
This month's cover story in Stateline Midwest examines Michigan's drive for a new enhanced driver's license, as well as why cross-border trade and tourism are so important in the Midwest.
Reducing the Carbon Footprint
The September issue of Firstline Midwest takes a look at new laws, strategies and initiatives in the region designed to reduce the "carbon footprint" of states by curbing the release of greenhouse gas emissions.
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