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Ill. Governor Cuts Substance Abuse Funding
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has cut $55 million in funding for addiction treatment as part of a $1.4 billion budget-trimming plan, prompting recovery advocates to hold a rally in downtown Chicago to denounce the cuts and call for the money to be restored. 07/18/2008
Second Round of Minnie Grants
Community volunteerism programs involving children ages 5-14 can apply for Disney MinnieGrants of up to $500 each. 07/18/2008
Battle Over Ohio Tobacco Money Knocks Off Programs
The battle between the state and preventionists over funding for the Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation has resulted in collateral damage, with programs shutting down as their foundation funding runs dry. 07/18/2008
IL: Grants for Behavioral, Primary Healthcare for Kids
The Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation (ILCHF) has issued a call for proposals for grants that encourage collaborations between primary care and mental-health providers to address the health needs of children in the state. 07/18/2008
NGO Connection Unveiled by Microsoft
Microsoft Corp. has established a new online resource for nonprofit organizations called NGO Connection, aimed at helping charitable organizations better utilize technology and network with other groups globally. 07/10/2008
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Long Fight to Regulate Alcopops Faces Key Hearing in Nebraska
A Nebraska youth alcohol-prevention group has been grappling with state lawmakers, regulators and the alcohol industry for years to get alcopops classified as liquor, not beer, and the rollercoaster process will make a key stop on July 31 as the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission will hold a hearing on the classification issue. MORE FEATURES >
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