Elizabeth Daigneau

Recent Articles

• Idaho Tracks Its Transportation Performance
• Jan 27, 2011
• A new website helps taxpayers, legislators and transportation partners track the Idaho Transportation Department's progress in nine performance areas.

• Geothermal: The Other Alternative Energy Source
• Jan 1, 2011
• Geothermal energy isn’t perfect. But in Colorado, its list of drawbacks is very short. The state's Capitol building is getting a new heating and cooling system -- powered by geothermal energy.
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• 8 Issues to Watch in 2011
• Dec 23, 2010
• These topics will capture the attention of state legislators in 2011.
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• New Mexico's Mold-Breaking New Governor
• Dec 1, 2010
• Susana Martinez’s win in New Mexico’s gubernatorial election means she’ll be the nation’s first Latina governor.

• States Look to Boost Hunting Interest
• Nov 1, 2010
• U.S. sportsmen are declining. Will a new generation materialize to fuel conservation efforts?

• LEED Introduces Green Guidelines for Sustainable Landscapes
• Oct 1, 2010
• A new rating system seeks to make sustainable landscapes standard.
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• Banning Bottled Water
• Jul 30, 2010
• Can laws against using public money to purchase bottled water save our tap water?
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• Southern Inefficiency
• Jun 1, 2010
• With its growing population, the South must determine how to reduce energy consumption.
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• Parks and Re-Cessation
• May 1, 2010
• Closing state parks may be a politically palatable option, but is it the smart financial choice?
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• Losing Its Luster
• Mar 31, 2010
• Green-minded consumers looking for certified energy-saving alternatives can find the Energy Star logo on products such as refrigerators, freezers, light bulbs, TVs and windows, to...

• Property Blitz
• Mar 22, 2010
• Selling any kind of property in this economic climate is a challenge. That's why a recent property sales blitz by Missouri's Department of Transportation is...

• Governors' Race Ratings Roundup
• Mar 19, 2010
• In case you missed anything, here are links to all my Governors' Race Ratings posts over the past week: Alabama - Connecticut Florida - Kansas ...

• The Librarian Social Worker
• Mar 18, 2010
• Public libraries have long been a daytime sanctuary for the homeless. Now, they're starting to see even more of the down-and-out among the bookshelves. As...
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• The Power of Play
• Mar 15, 2010
• With so much emphasis on test scores these days, recess has become an unintended casualty at most schools. It is estimated that up to 40 percent...

• Fun With Public Data
• Mar 11, 2010
• This week, Google went live with an experimental tool that allows people to explore various public data sets - from unemployment in the U.S....