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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.

News in Numbers
9.3%
The percent of state revenue growth in the first three months of 2011, compared to a .64% drop in local government revenue. Part of the difference is because states depend on sales and income taxes, which bounce back faster than the property taxes that local governments rely on.
June 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Cities Must Find the Economy's Fix
With Washington paralyzed by its debt and states facing deficits, the pressure is on local governments to raise more revenue or make significant structural changes to reduce costs.
June 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Who's the First to Go?
Public employees are at the front of the firing line, paying the price for widespread voter angst.
June 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Across-The-Board Budget Cuts May Not Bring Real Savings
When states determine to make some kind of cut with regard to agencies, it's important to differentiate between them.
June 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Why Does Open Government Matter?
A new tool helps agencies measure the value of transparency, trust and accountability.
June 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Manufacturing Returns to Cities
Small urban manufacturers offer economic benefits to cities and could flourish with federal policy support.
June 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Tax Credit or Tax Cut?
Political rhetoric comes down to being for or against taxes with little discussion about their effect on economic development.
June 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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A Fundamentally Different-Looking Government
In Oregon, hard legislative choices reflect national structural changes under way.
June 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Ohio Lt. Governor's Job Is a Balancing Act
Mary Taylor is the only deputy to also serve as the state insurance commissioner, a position she balances along with heading up a regulatory reform commission.
June 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Changing the Way Citizens View Their City
Before Baltimore could help its most at-risk populations, it first had to make them see public services in a positive light.
June 29, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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