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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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Google Maps Launch Live Transit Updates in 3 Regions
The new service showing when a bus or train is delayed and when it should arrive was launched for New York City, Washington, D.C., and the Utah Transit Authority.
March 28, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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With Vouchers, States Shift Aid from Schools to Families
Instead of simply financing a traditional system of neighborhood schools, legislators and some governors are headed toward funneling public money directly to families, who would be free to choose the kind of schooling they believe is best for their children.
March 28, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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High-Speed Rail's Strongest Supporters Now Express Reservations
Some longtime backers of the project are objecting to political compromises that they say undermine legal safeguards for the massive investment.
March 28, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Right-to-Work Law Takes Effect in Michigan
One of the most hard-fought changes in Michigan history -- right-to-work legislation -- takes effect today, but its effects are largely unknown and not expected to be immediate.
March 28, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Wisconsin Governor on Gay Marriage: Let States Decide
As the nation's highest court considers two gay marriage cases, Gov. Scott Walker backed Wisconsin's ban on gay marriage but also said the issue should be left to states to decide.
March 28, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Is Mayor Scott Smith Arizona’s Next Governor?
The moderate Republican is resigning as mayor and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors to run for governor.
March 27, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Should Local Government Be Run Like Silicon Valley?
Cities are contracting with Code for America -- what some call “the Peace Corps for geeks” -- in an effort to seed Silicon Valley virtues in local government.
March 27, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Will Insurance Ever Cover a Cancer Test That Saves Money, Lives?
A test that could curb deaths from the leading cancer killer is fighting for approval.
March 27, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Whatever Happened to the Office of Urban Affairs?
Created four years ago, the federal office was supposed to engage cities and metro areas in all major policy decisions. Today, the Obama administration has “little to show for its efforts.”
March 27, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Death Penalty Ban Killed in Colorado
A House committee killed a bill that sought to abolish the death penalty, exactly one week after Gov. John Hickenlooper expressed concerns that Coloradans weren't ready to part ways with the execution chamber.
March 27, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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