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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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School Schedules Get a Makeover Across the Country
Tourism and budget cuts have dictated, and in some cases shortened, the school year in a number of states. But a growing movement thinks students need more time in school, according to Stateline.org.
June 01, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Pew Report: Cities Lose Property Tax, State Aid
For the first time since 1980, property tax revenue and state aid to cities across the United States are shrinking simultaneously, the Pew Charitable Trusts said in a report.
June 01, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Florida Law Limiting Voter Registration Drives Blocked by Judge
A federal judge temporarily blocked parts of Florida's new election law that places restrictions on voter registration drives, saying the provisions were harsh and impractical and imposed requirements that served little - if any - purpose.
June 01, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New York Lawmakers, Residents React to Big-Gulp Ban
Reaction to the proposed ban — the first in the nation — to prohibit the sale of any cup or bottle of sweetened drink larger than 16 fluid ounces came from many fronts, falling along two general tracks. The idea was either sound health policy rooted in research, or a perfect illustration of a supersize government gone too far.
June 01, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Christie's 2nd Selection for New Jersey Supreme Court Rejected
A New Jersey Senate panel rejected the second of two men nominated by Gov. Chris Christie to the state’s highest court, dealing another blow to the governor’s attempt to reshape what he has criticized as an overly liberal and activist institution.
June 01, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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How Affordable Care Act Could Hit Massachusetts
If most of the ACA is implemented in 2014, there’s real concern in the Bay State about the viability of the Massachusetts Health Connector, the state’s health insurance exchange.
June 01, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Sex-Selective Abortion Ban Dies in U.S. House
The House defeated a bill today to ban sex-selective abortion, a controversial measure opposed by President Barack Obama and abortion rights activists.
June 01, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Amazon to Collect Sales Tax in New Jersey
Online retail giant Amazon.com will invest $130 million in New Jersey, build two warehouses, and bring 1,500 full-time jobs to the state, Gov. Christie announced.
June 01, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Justice Dept. Orders Florida to Stop Purging Non-Citizens from Voter Rolls
The Justice Department told Florida election officials that they must stop their non-citizen voters purge. Florida argues it is not violating any law.
June 01, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Michigan Medical Marijuana Law Protects Users, Court Rules
Individuals who use medical marijuana -- even those without state-issued medical marijuana cards -- to treat certain health problems can tell a jury they are allowed to use the drug under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, under a Michigan Supreme Court ruling.
June 01, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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