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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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Virginia Transportation Plan Awaits Gov. McDonnell's Signature
The passage of the deal hands Gov. Robert F. McDonnell a qualified victory on an issue that has vexed the state for a generation but that also puts him at odds with the conservative wing of his party.
February 25, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Increases in Mental-Health Spending Sought in Wake of Newtown
In the wake of the massacre in Newtown, Conn., lawmakers from both parties, along with notoriously tight-belted governors, are pushing to restore some of the estimated $4.3 billion in mental-health spending that was slashed from state budgets between 2009 and 2012.
February 25, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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White House Details Sequestration Cuts by State
With the automatic cuts set to begin Friday, the White House issued reports Sunday on how the looming $85 billion in automatic budget cuts will affect each of the 50 states.
February 25, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
Eviscerate the leadership and weaken their ability to govern.
Part of a confidential memo sent by Blueprint North Carolina, a partnership of advocacy and policy groups, that outlines a plan for liberals to attack Republican Gov. Pat McCrory. Blueprint's website says it is a nonpartisan nonprofit.
February 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
$3,218
The average federal tax refund in Connecticut, which was the most of any other state in 2011. View refund data for every state.
February 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Gov. Rick Scott’s New Ideology? 'Getting Re-Elected,' Some Say
The controversial former healthcare executive launched his political career on fighting the Affordable Care Act, only to jump on board and call for a dramatic expansion of Medicaid in Florida.
February 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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On Immigration, Labor and Business Strike Some Compromises
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO have agreed on a set of recommendations to deliver to Congress on how to revamp the nation's visa programs that bring in low-skilled workers.
February 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Kentucky Gov: Actress Ashley Judd is a "Serious Candidate" for Senate
Ashley Judd, a Democrat, is considering a run against Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
February 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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22 Gun Bills Pass New Jersey Assembly Despite Republicans' Objection
The bills have a long way to go, though. They have to be approved by the full Senate and signed by Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican, who sounded a skeptical note.
February 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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States Consider Requiring Gun Insurance
Lawmakers in at least half a dozen states, including California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania, have proposed legislation this year that would require gun owners to buy liability insurance.
February 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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