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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 New Jersey Weathered Superstorm Sandy
Thanks to a little bit of luck and a lot of preparation, the state’s important computer systems and network withstood the storm.
April 26, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Feds' Medicaid Announcement Could be Game-Changer in Arizona
Federal health officials dealt a blow to opponents of Medicaid expansion, saying they’re unlikely to fund a slimmed-down version of the state’s indigent-health-care program as the political battle over the issue intensified.
April 26, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Washington May Shift Public Workers onto Health Exchange
Washington state appears to be the first major government to seriously explore the possibility of pushing public employees into the exchange, but it probably won't be the last.
April 26, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Court Says Marijuana Use is Grounds for Firing in Colorado
Medical and recreational marijuana may be legal in Colorado, but employers in the state can lawfully fire workers who test positive for the drug, even if it was used off duty, according to a court ruling.
April 26, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Philly to Cover Gender-Confirmation Surgery for Transgender Public Employees
In a move that the LGBT community called "historic," City Council approved a bill yesterday that would require the city's health plan to pay for transgender city workers to complete "gender-confirmation surgery."
April 26, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Gun-Control Package in New Jersey Senate May Not Get Consideration
Senate President Stephen Sweeney’s push to stiffen the state’s gun laws got off to a rocky start as the Assembly majority leader warned the package of measures was dead on arrival because it wasn’t tough enough, and a national group of mayors abruptly put off its endorsement.
April 26, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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The 5 States Facing Gay Marriage Battles Next
As Rhode Island is set to become the 10th state to allow gay and lesbian couples to marry, gay marriage supporters are shifting their focus to other states.
April 26, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Prison Gang Scandal Leaves Maryland Lawmakers Asking How, Why
Maryland lawmakers called for a sweeping inquiry into the state prison system, amid allegations that a gang effectively took over the Baltimore City Detention Center, orchestrating crimes from behind bars and impregnating female correctional officers who helped smuggle in contraband.
April 26, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Vote on Online Sales Tax Bill Delayed
A final vote was delayed until May after senators return from a weeklong vacation.
April 26, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Christie Vetoes Bill to Create Oversight of Sandy Aid
Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a bill requiring oversight of billions of dollars in federal aid for Hurricane Sandy, despite Democratic objections, calling the measure redundant and wasteful.
April 26, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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