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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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Nevada Races to Pass Online Gaming Bill Before New Jersey
The new law allows Nevada to move ahead with online poker in the absence of federal action and to join in interstate compacts that would expand the customer base for Nevada casinos.
February 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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What Graduate Degree Program is Best for You?
How to decide between an MPA and an MPP degree.
February 21, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
Chris [Christie] is a friend. The things he says to the media, I’m not sure that would fly down here.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, who said that many different personalities and leadership styles work in government.
February 21, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
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The rise in armed robberies of drug stores between 2006 and 2010, according to Drug Enforcement Administration estimates.
February 21, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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NCAA Sues Gov. Corbett over Law to Keep Penn State Fines in Pennsylvania
The NCAA asserts that it is unconstitutional for a state government to pass a law that interferes with a contract, one that in this case arises from sanctions imposed on the school as a result of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual-abuse case.
February 21, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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California AG Pursues Criminal Review of Parks Dept.
According to a report from the attorney general's office, some parks officials had deliberately hidden about $20 million of the $54-million surplus discovered in the department's accounts.
February 21, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Epic Technology Failures
There are many, but tracking software -- which various government agencies make use of every day -- is one of the biggest.
February 21, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Foster Parents Allowed to Unionize Under Oregon Bill
Foster parents would be considered public employees allowed to form, join and participate in unions.
February 21, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Scott Walker's Budget Freezes Local Aid
Paring income taxes for the middle class and keeping property taxes frozen, Gov. Scott Walker unveiled a two-year $68 billion budget that would not increase state aid to local governments and provide only a modest hike to public schools, instead funneling tax dollars into public universities, private voucher schools and upkeep of the state's health programs.
February 21, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Monthlong New York City Bus Drivers Strike Ends
The drivers decided to halt their strike, with their concerns still on the table, and to try their luck with the person who will replace Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, who had refused to accept the union’s demands.
February 21, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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