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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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Maryland DREAM Act on November Ballot
It will be Maryland’s first referendum on a state law in 20 years. Under the state’s Dream Act, undocumented immigrants who can prove that they have attended Maryland high schools for at least three years and whose parents or guardians have filed taxes would be allowed to begin courses at community colleges at in-state rates.
June 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Arizona Gov. Brewer Orders Police Training for Immigration Law
Anticipating at least a partial Supreme Court victory, Gov. Jan Brewer updated her directive on how police in Arizona must be trained to implement the 2010 state law aimed at illegal immigrants.
June 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Washington Gay-Marriage Law on November Ballot
In February, Washington became the seventh state (plus the District of Columbia) where marriage equality is the law. Under the state’s referendum law, however, the law is put on hold until voters decide its fate.
June 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bill Strikes 'Mentally Retarded' from U.S. Code
The portion of the bill striking "mentally retarded" would apply to the Social Security Act, which includes Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. The new care option under Medicaid would mean better access to home- or community-based treatments for many young people with mental health needs.
June 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Income Tax Cuts Cause Rift among New Jersey Lawmakers
Gov. Chris Christie to Democrats: No tax cut, no deal.
June 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Michigan Gov. Snyder Pledges No Public Cash for Bridge
Spokeswoman Sara Wurfel said Gov. Rick Snyder won't use Michigan taxpayer money for the new public bridge to Canada that's expected to be formally announced Friday.
June 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Utah Seeks to Drug Test All Members of Welfare Households
The state Department of Workforce Services has proposed a rule change that could penalize all household members of welfare recipients who refuse to take drug tests or get drug treatment if they test positive.
June 14, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Detroit's Challenge to Consent Agreement Dismissed by Judge
Ingham County Circuit Court Judge William Collette dismissed a legal challenge to the consent agreement brought by city of Detroit Corporation Counsel Krystal Crittendon.
June 13, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Top 2 Most Expensive Public Universities in Pennsylvania
For the second straight year, a national survey finds Penn State University and the University of Pittsburgh hold an unflattering national distinction: Their tuition and fees are highest and second-highest respectively among public four-year schools.
June 13, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
The [Ku Klux] Klan killed people in this state. ... For the state to sanction them as a civic-minded group would be unacceptable and dangerous.
State Rep. Tyrone Brooks, head of the Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials, who praised the state Department of Transportation for rejecting the Ku Klux Klan's application for the Adopt-a-Highway program.
June 13, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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