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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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More Than 1 in 10 D.C. Schools to Close
Fifteen D.C. public schools will close as part of a plan Chancellor Kaya Henderson put forth, a retrenchment amid budget pressures, low enrollment and growing competition from public charter schools.
January 18, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Gov. O’Malley to Propose Expanding Early Voting in Maryland
Gov. Martin O’Malley plans to propose expanding early voting days in Maryland and, for the first time, allowing residents to register on the same day that they cast ballots — moves certain to rankle Republicans.
January 18, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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U.S. Judge Throws Out Right-to-Work Suit Seeking to Overturn Indiana Law
A federal judge threw out a union’s lawsuit seeking to overturn Indiana’s “right to work” law, saying such a challenge should remain at the state level.
January 18, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Sheriffs, Rural Lawmakers Take Issue with Obama's Gun Proposals
From Oregon to Mississippi, President Barack Obama's proposed ban on new assault weapons and large-capacity magazines struck a nerve among rural lawmen and lawmakers, many of whom vowed to ignore any restrictions – and even try to stop federal officials from enforcing gun policy in their jurisdictions.
January 18, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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North Carolina AG Urges DMV to Approve Illegal Immigrants' Driver's Licenses
Young illegal immigrants participating in the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program should be eligible for driving privileges in North Carolina, said the state Attorney General.
January 18, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Young Illegal Immigrants Now Eligible for Driver's Licenses in Oregon
Immigrants who came to the United States illegally as children may obtain Oregon driver’s licenses if they participate in a federal program approved by President Barack Obama.
January 18, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Virtual Interns Help Solve an Agency’s Workforce Needs
Instead of losing college students when they return to school, one agency has turned to technology to keep those interns year-round.
January 17, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
If you ask folks here, ‘would you rather see the state act or would you want to put your faith in Congress?’ it wouldn’t be a tough call any year.
Andrew Romanoff, the former Colorado House speaker and a potential 2014 congressional candidate, who says people prefer state action on gun laws, especially after watching how the fiscal cliff debate played out in Congress.
January 17, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
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The number of states that don't have laws protecting "lifestyle discrimination" in the workplace; some of them have state or local government bans on hiring public employees who use tobacco products.
January 17, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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5 of Nevada Gov. Sandoval's Goals That May Face Scrutiny
GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval has done his best to avoid a combative legislative session, but that doesn't mean his agenda he detailed in his State of the State address will be met with open arms by the Democratic Legislature.
January 17, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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