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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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Housing Policy Deserves a Demotion
GOVERNING Publisher Emeritus Peter Harkness says it may be time for government to get out of the business of promoting homeownership.
October 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Should Government Spend or Invest Money?
In order to ensure long-term economic prosperity, states and localities should focus on investment.
October 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Pensions Threaten to Sink Cities
Pension problems at the state level have been grabbing headlines for some time, but many experts believe the real trouble is at the local level.
October 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Full-Service Government Comes to an End
Whether we like it or not, it’s time to expect less -- lots less -- from government.
October 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Can Redistricting Ever Be Fair?
Several states are setting up independent commissions in the hope of removing bias from the line-drawing process.
October 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Who’s Winning the Amazon Tax Battles?
State legislative fights over Internet sales tax collection have been fierce, with the big Internet retailer playing the heavyweight.
October 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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The Man Behind U.S. Transportation’s Future
Ron Thaniel guides the transportation conversation for the nation’s cities, and he wants to talk about infrastructure.
October 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Ohio County Demolishes Homes to Remove Blight
A land bank knocks down foreclosed homes to stabilize Cleveland-area neighborhoods -- all at the lender’s expense.
October 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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More States Employ Wellness Insurance Programs
Can incentives help state workers shed their unhealthy habits and cut health-care costs?
October 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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States Cut Welfare Benefits -- Again
At a time when people need it the most, states are tightening work requirements, lowering payments and setting time limits for welfare recipients.
October 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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