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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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This Arizona Candidate Killed His Mom. Now He Supports 'Good Guys' With Guns.
A big crowd gathered in a Tucson church last week, ready to hear candidates' plans for gun-control legislation from people vying to become lawmakers at the state Capitol.
July 17, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Drug Relapse Is Reason for Arrest, Rules Massachusetts Court
In a case that has attracted national attention, Massachusetts' highest court ruled Monday that judges in the state have the authority to order people to remain drug free as a condition of probation and under some circumstances order a defendant jailed for violating the drug-free requirement.
July 17, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Missouri Is the Latest State to Crack Down on Child Marriage
Gov. Mike Parson signed on Friday legislation that institutes a minimum age of marriage in Missouri, capping an effort among lawmakers and advocates to crack down on child marriage in the state.
July 17, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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With Medicaid Work Requirements in Effect, 7,000 Could Lose Coverage in Arkansas
More than 7,000 people on Arkansas’ Medicaid expansion didn’t meet a requirement that they report at least 80 hours of work in June and face the threat of losing their coverage if they fail to comply sometime before the end of this year, state officials said Friday.
July 17, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Gun Control Bills Signed by Illinois GOP Governor
Gov. Bruce Rauner turned his attention to gun issues Monday, signing two bills aimed at combating gun violence, but saying he will veto a measure to regulate gun dealers.
July 17, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New York to Investigate Kushner Cos. for Tenant Harassment Violations
The Cuomo administration will launch an investigation into tenant harassment allegations by the real estate company formerly headed by President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.
July 17, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Citing Trump-Putin Meeting, Local Ohio GOP Leader Resigns
A county Republican Party chairman from Southeast Ohio resigned on Monday, citing President Donald Trump's meeting earlier in the day with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
July 17, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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NYPD to DOJ: We're Not Waiting Anymore for Justice for Eric Garner
The New York Police Department on Monday said that after four years it is done waiting and will place Officer Daniel Pantaleo on trial in the chokehold death of Eric Garner.
July 16, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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'Rejection of Politics as Usual': California Democrats Endorse Sen. Feinstein's Opponent
Top California Democratic Party officials jolted four-term incumbent Sen. Dianne Feinstein with a vote to endorse her November election opponent, fellow Democrat state Sen. Kevin de León.
July 16, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Russian Investor's Ties to Maryland Elections Under Investigation
Maryland officials are investigating a Russian investor's ties to a local software vendor that maintains part of the State Board of Elections' voter registration system, legislative leaders said Friday.
July 16, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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