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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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Wildfire Forces Thousands of California Campers to Flee
The fire broke out about Monday afternoon in Los Padres National Forest about 15 miles north of Santa Barbara, and hours later had grown to 1,000 acres — or 1.5 square miles — amid winds of about 20 mph, U.S. Forest Service officials said. It was 5 percent contained.
May 28, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Amid Drug Allegations, 2 Senior Staffers Quit Toronto Mayor's Office
The resignations occurred the same day it was reported that Toronto homicide police interviewed a member of the mayor’s office about the whereabouts of the alleged video that shows the mayor smoking crack cocaine.
May 28, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Illinois Bans New Online Charter Schools for 1 Year
Illinois has put a one-year moratorium on new online charter schools outside Chicago at the urging of a handful of west suburban school districts.
May 28, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Politics Set Aside for Obama's Jersey Shore Visit Today
President Barack Obama and Gov. Chris Christie will reunite in a tour of the coastline Tuesday, seven months after a similar meeting resulted in the shunning of Christie by conservatives across the nation.
May 28, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Rhode Island to Allow Colleges to Arm Campus Police
The final decision will be left up to each institution in consultation with its faculty and staff.
May 24, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Truckload of Concerns After Illinois Lawmakers Raise Speed Limit
Illinois drivers soon could roll along rural interstates at 70 mph after House lawmakers approved a higher speed limit on nonurban highways despite safety concerns and a possible veto showdown with the governor.
May 24, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New Gay-Rights Battleground: Virginia
A state that once leaned solidly to the center-right has become the newest focal point in the national debate over same-sex relationships.
May 24, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Homeowner Bill of Rights to Become Law in Minnesota
Minnesota homeowners facing foreclosure will soon get added protections under a bill Gov. Mark Dayton is expected to sign into law.
May 24, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Medical Marijuana Would be Easier for Children to Get Under New Jersey Bill
Right now, state law says sick children need the approval of a psychiatrist, a pediatrician, and the doctor treating the child's illness if the pediatrician is not in charge in order to qualify for medical marijuana.
May 24, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Arizona Gov. Brewer Vetoing Bills Until Lawmakers OK Medicaid Expansion
The five vetoes, follow-through on Brewer’s promise to block legislation until her top priorities move forward, capped a tense day that saw some lawmakers receive threats over their support for the plan to provide health care for more of the state’s poor.
May 24, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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