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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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David Walker’s Plan to Fix America
After stepping down as head of the Government Accountability Office, David Walker started drawing the nation’s roadmap to fiscal sustainability that’s also applicable to states and cities.
June 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Medical Tourism Saves Government Money
Even when you include airfare and meals, having public employees travel abroad for health care -- which a growing number of public entities are offering as an option -- can be significantly cheaper.
June 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Reducing Pet Populations in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has begun to shift funds away from impounding and euthanizing cats and dogs toward a free spaying and neutering program.
June 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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More Trees Equals Less Crime
In Baltimore, a new study showed that a 10 percent increase in tree cover yielded at least a 12 percent decrease in crime.
June 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Does Drug Testing Welfare Recipients Save Money?
Seven states have enacted drug testing for welfare applicants in an effort to cut costs and combat fraud -- but it’s not clear the move does either.
June 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Los Angeles Transit Needs Taxpayers' Money to Rebuild
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is asking voters to pay a half-cent sales tax longer so he can finish his plans to improve the highway and subway systems quicker.
June 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Social Issues Overshadow Tennessee Legislative Session
Tennessee made a bid (again) to become the nation’s most socially conservative state by voting on bills regarding school prayer, sex education, climate change and abortion.
June 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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The Public’s Problem with Performance Measurements
The average citizen isn’t interested in government-tracked measurements. But if it’s results-based data that directly affects their lives, they might be.
June 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Chicago Brings Participatory Budgeting to the U.S.
Participatory budgeting, which started in Latin America, lets citizens determine spending priorities.
June 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Rick Snyder Takes a Venture Capitalist’s Approach to Governing Michigan
The governor is redirecting economic development incentives. Will it work?
June 28, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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