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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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How A County Reduces Homeless and Jail Populations
Unlike most shelters, this one offers a place for people with mental illness and substance use problems to avoid jail and better their situations.
August 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Mini Nukes Could Help Meet Electricity Demands
The Tennessee Valley Authority, a public utility in the Southeast, is testing small nuclear reactors as a source for cheaper, cleaner energy.
August 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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State Health IT Coordinators Brace for Health-Care Reform
Overhauling how the health-care industry uses technology is already a difficult job. Meeting the new requirements under the health reform act is an even greater challenge for states.
August 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Municipalities Challenge Census Numbers
Dozens of cities and counties insist that not all their residents were counted. They may be fighting a losing battle.
August 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Counties Sue Fannie and Freddie for Back Taxes
Michigan municipalities want to clear up the confusion over the two mortgage giants’ status. Are they government agencies or private companies?
August 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Critics Try to Knock Down Eisenhower Memorial Before It Goes Up
The design for the 34th president’s monument is too trendy and cold, critics say.
August 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Were Connecticut Workers Duped?
State union leaders blamed a conservative organization for intentionally spreading misinformation about a labor agreement -- one that was voted down by workers.
August 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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States and Localities Can’t Afford Big Government Projects
The fiscal situation will likely make huge capital projects like the space shuttle program and Boston’s Big Dig a thing of the past.
August 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Overcoming the Fear of Facebook
Governments must interact using both traditional websites and social media.
August 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Small Energy-Efficiency Investments Add Up
States and cities are finding that even the simplest tasks, like switching to LED streetlight bulbs, can result in significant savings.
August 26, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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