Tag Archives: governments

The Evolving Picture of our Governments

Posted on August 30, 2012 by jennifer
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Tweet Written by: Lisa Blumerman Governments.  What word comes to mind when you think of governments? Perhaps a state capital building, Congress, or a courthouse is what you think of first. How about the tens of thousands of governments that … Continue reading →

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Education Funding: Where do Schools Get Their Money? How do They Spend it?

Posted on June 21, 2012 by jennifer
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Tweet Written by: Lisa Blumerman Our children represent our future — and a good education is essential to theirs. Children use the skills and knowledge they learn in school to establish a firm foundation for their — and in turn … Continue reading →

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The Funding of our State and Local Governments

Posted on October 31, 2011 by briana
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Tweet Written by: Lisa M. Blumerman and Jeffrey L. Barnett, Governments Division, US Census Bureau These days the health of our state and local governments is a topic that is much debated. Are our state and local governments solvent? Will … Continue reading →

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Funding Public Education

Posted on May 25, 2011 by briana
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Tweet Written by: Lisa Blumerman, Chief, Governments Division, US Census Bureau Most students in the United States depend on public schools for their education, so it’s not surprising that the public has a keen interest on how tax dollars are … Continue reading →

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