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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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Colo. Ballot Measure to Test Voters' Willingness to Raise Taxes
This year’s most high-profile tax measure on the ballot goes to a vote next week. The outcome will provide clues to the public’s mood about raising taxes.
October 28, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
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The number of months that regional school superintendents in Illinois have worked without pay because the governor wants the money to come from the districts rather than the state. A bill that would shift the funding responsibility failed in the House.
October 28, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
While my heart is there, my pocketbook is empty.
Washington state Gov. Chris Gregoire, on her new proposal to make more than $1.5 billion in cuts to health care, social services, prisons and education.
October 28, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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More Cities Will Get 'Smarter' in 2012
IBM will give $50 million in grants and expert advice to cities that want to solve their problems using data-based solutions.
October 27, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
Sometimes there is a risk associated with taking a position, but that's all part of leadership.
GOP presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman, who said his rival Mitt Romney failed to show leadership when he offered contradictory opinions on an Ohio ballot issue to repeal a law restricting public unions' right to bargain.
October 27, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
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The number of Connecticut lawmakers that voted against the jobs bill that passed the General Assembly with nearly unanimous support.
October 27, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Foreclosure Probe Explained: What State AGs Want from Big Banks
A year ago, all 50 states launched an investigation into some of the nation’s biggest banks, accusing them of using illegal practices to cheat homeowners and worsen the foreclosure crisis.
October 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Governments Testing Use of Personal Devices for Work
New technologies are making it safer for government employees to access sensitive data on their personal computers and smartphones.
October 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Performance Auditors Lose Influence in Tight Times
Groups that assess the value of government programs inevitably make some enemies. That’s one reason the programs are always first on the chopping block.
October 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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State, Local Finances in a Global Economy
State and local fiscal fortunes are now linked to the ups and downs of markets on every continent.
October 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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