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Caroline Cournoyer

Senior Web Editor

Caroline Cournoyer -- Senior Web Editor. Caroline covered federal policy and politics for CongressNow, the former legislative wire service for Roll Call, has written for Education Week's Teacher Magazine, and learned the ins and outs of state and local government while working as an assistant editor at WTOP Radio.

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Counties: An Outdated Concept or the Future?
Hit harder by the economic downturn than either cities or states, counties are feeling pressure from all sides, leading many to reexamine county functions altogether.
July 25, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bus Rapid Transit Gaining Traction Despite Concerns
Localities from San Francisco to Jacksonville, Fla., are embracing bus rapid transit -- even if not everyone in the transportation community is sold on the idea.
July 25, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Colleges Beef Up Sustainability Degree Programs
Nearly 60 percent of all new academic programs or training opportunities in 2011 focused on green careers, which are in demand now more than ever.
July 25, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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How Food Stamps Reduced Louisiana's Uninsured Children’s Rate
Louisiana was the first state to embrace “express lane eligibility."
July 25, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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High School Majors Help Some States Cut Dropout Rate
Requiring freshman to “specialize” in particular subjects helped Florida significantly increase its graduation rate and decrease its dropout rate. Georgia is hoping for similar results.
July 25, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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IT Lessons from Roseville’s “Footloose” Moment
A rapidly spreading rumor about the California city last year offers a cautionary tale for public officials who think social media has little to do with the business of governing.
July 25, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Gainsharing Falls Victim to Tight Times
The concept of sharing unspent dollars with other employees and agencies saves governments money but is often ignored when budgets are the smallest.
July 25, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Whooping Cough’s Comeback Raises Questions
How states’ decisions to not require vaccinations and general budget cuts to public health have impacted the nation’s ability to prevent, track and treat disease outbreaks.
July 25, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bikers, Walkers Need Cities to Protect Them
Without laws protecting pedestrians and bikers, the goal of having truly livable cities in America remains out of reach.
July 25, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Social Media and Public Finance: The Odd Couple
Public finance departments are significantly less likely than government in general to use social media or see its value in engaging with constituents. It might be time for this to change.
July 25, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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