September/October 1999

Criminal Justice
•  A high incarceration rate may have a negative impact on communities
•  Colorado lawyers soon will be able to file suits online statewide
Economic development 
•  Los Angeles called prototype for cities of the future
•  Portland group proposes freeway caps to reunite neighborhoods and add land
•  Maine's tax breaks, loans get business sector involved in expanding child care
•  Nebraska offers income tax credit to farmers who aid newcomers
•  Internet helps farmers sell to retail farm markets, but access can be expensive
Education
•  Older students pursuing graduate degrees account for most of enrollment increases
•  Rowing program aims to help teen moms become stronger, more confident
•  Intercollegiate sports participation up among women, down among men
•  Wealthy donors turn their attention to public schools
Government administration
•  Chicago program lets carless home buyers qualify for a larger mortgage
Health care
•  New health care "smart" card could be win-win situation for providers and users
•  Dentist makes "house calls" at Silicon Valley companies
Social services
•  Preschool program partners with child care providers to continue to reach kids
Transportation
•  "Traffic shed" concept can be planning tool for rural, exurban areas
•  Barring interstate trucks from state roads cuts traffic in New Jersey
 

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