Article Type: Media Hit

With the cost of a college education increasing, students say textbooks are too much to handle.

Despite new technologies and a 2012 California law promising college students relief from soaring textbook costs, students’ bookstore spending is higher than ever — now about $1,200 for books and supplies.

Members of WashPIRG’s UW chapter stamped the cash of UW students Tuesday afternoon in acknowledgment of the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision.

The cost of new textbooks has increased 82%, three times faster than inflation, over the last decade.

Through the Illinois Public Interest Research Group, students at the University are spearheading efforts to make their peers aware of the changes happening in the health care system.

Gone are the days when college students in New Jersey could meet a state mandate that they have insurance by buying bare-bones plans that offered little coverage but cost under $200.

OSPIRG found technology is helping people find alternative transportation methods, through social networking sites and apps on smartphones.

In a first-of-its-kind study, OSPIRG compiled nation-wide evidence on transportation apps and vehicle sharing programs, such as TriMet Tickets and Getaround, and found that these advanced new tools have made it easier for Americans to drive less.

Wisconsin college students can learn more about their health insurance options under the new Affordable Care Act, thanks to an education campaign.

The Oregon State Public Interest Research Group, a progressive nonprofit, says it wants to help college students navigate the new health insurance market.