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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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Maryland House OKs Strict Gun Bill
The House of Delegates voted to give Maryland one of the toughest gun laws in the nation, passing a bill that would ban the sale of assault-type weapons, set a 10-bullet limit on magazines and require fingerprints and a license to buy a handgun.
April 04, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Sequester Squeezes Massachusetts Judiciary
Nationwide, the judiciary’s budget has been cut nearly $350 million for the 2013 fiscal year, leading to the layoffs or involuntary furloughs of 2,000 employees, according to the court system.
April 04, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Despite Rise in Drilling, Shale Revenue Dropped in Pennsylvania
Although energy companies have drilled more natural gas wells in Pennsylvania, towns will see fewer dollars from them this year.
April 04, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Virginia Lawmakers Give Final OK to Landmark Transportation-Funding Plan
The Virginia General Assembly, reconvening Wednesday for a one-day session to consider legislation vetoed or amended by Gov. Robert F. McDonnell, gave its final approval to a landmark transportation-funding plan that the governor said would raise nearly $6 billion over five years.
April 04, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Partially State-Funded Preschool Wins Final Approval in Mississippi
Mississippi government would directly fund a limited preschool program for the first time under a bill on its way to Gov. Phil Bryant.
April 04, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Tennessee Gov. Haslam Drops School Voucher Plan
Gov. Bill Haslam abruptly withdrew his proposal for school vouchers after he and the bill’s sponsor in the state Senate failed to get guarantees from fellow Republicans that they would not try to expand the measure.
April 04, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Voter ID Bill Sent to North Dakota Governor
North Dakota voters may have to present identification before they can cast a ballot at the next election.
April 04, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Boston Mayor's Race Heats Up as Longtime DA Joins
Suffolk District Attorney Daniel F. Conley dove into the Boston mayor’s race with a massive fund-raising advantage and the muscle of almost 20 years in elected office.
April 04, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Retirement Predictions, Sin Taxes' Side Effects and the Impact of Class Sizes
Plus: a great resource for child welfare workers and more management news
April 03, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Welfare Drug-Testing Bill on Kansas Governor's Desk
The bill allows the state to require drug tests whenever there is a reasonable suspicion that someone getting welfare or unemployment benefits is using drugs.
April 03, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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