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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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Controversial California Bill Promotes Statewide Online College Courses
The legislation calls for development of 50 online classes as potential substitutes for the hard-to-get core courses required for graduation.
March 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bill to Tie Education Funding to Student Test Scores Earns Arizona Governor's Support
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is putting her weight behind a bill that would give more money to schools where students perform well or improve on state tests, but opponents fear the proposal could take money from struggling schools.
March 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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'Anti-Bloomberg Bill' in Mississippi Bars Local Restrictions on Food and Drink
The bill, which is on the desk of Gov. Phil Bryant and is likely to get a swift signature means that cities or counties cannot enact rules about any aspect of the daily dining experience.
March 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Detroit Expected to Get Emergency Financial Manager Today
Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to announce his choice for emergency financial manager, which many expect to be high-powered Washington, D.C., lawyer Kevyn Orr.
March 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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States Weigh How to Compensate the Wrongfully Convicted
Twenty-three states that have no system to compensate the wrongfully convicted.
March 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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No-Tax Pledge Won't Get Ken Cuccinelli's Signature
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli will not sign the famed Americans for Tax Reform pledge against raising taxes, his campaign – a surprise move for a gubernatorial candidate known for his down-the-line conservatism.
March 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Colorado to Join 8 States with Civil Unions for Gay Couples
Colorado lawmakers took a historic vote to approve civil unions for gay couples, delivering on a campaign promise from Democrats who have capitalized on the changing political landscape of a state where voters banned same-sex marriage not long ago. The bill is expected to be signed into law within two weeks.
March 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
New Jersey Appeals Sports Betting Decision
New Jersey officials appealed a federal judge’s decision to block legal sports betting in the state, a move that was expected in a high-stakes case that could end up before the nation’s highest court.
March 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Suburban Blight & the Affordable Housing Conundrum
As urban revival pushes more lower-income earners to the suburbs, many are struggling to provide services and redefine their identity.
March 13, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Arizona Gov. Brewer Unveils Medicaid Expansion Bill
Gov. Jan Brewer unveiled draft legislation detailing her plans for expanding Medicaid, while putting a human face on the contentious issue in hopes of convincing skeptical GOP lawmakers whose votes she needs to get it approved.
March 13, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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