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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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Signs of Support for Cuomo's Proposed Agency to Fight Disabled Abuse
With just seven weeks to go in the legislative session, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said that he was determined to win passage of legislation overhauling the state’s response to the abuse and neglect of vulnerable residents. There was reason for him to be both optimistic and cautious
May 08, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Santorum Endorses Romney
Rick Santorum endorsed presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney in an email to supporters, writing "the primary campaign certainly made it clear that Gov. Romney and I have some differences. But there are many significant areas in which we agree."
May 08, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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North Carolina Gay Marriage Amendment Divides Young and Old, Rural and Urban
The amendment banning civil unions and same-sex marriage has spurred grass-roots action throughout the state and has helped drive early voters to the polls in record numbers. It has also revealed generational and urban-rural divisions.
May 08, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Tanning Mom's Arrest Prompts Push for New Jersey Teen Tanning-Bed Ban
Authorities last week charged a Nutley woman — her face looking scorched — with taking her 6-year-old daughter inside a salon booth. Meanwhile, lawmakers and health experts said they’re now trying to channel Patricia Krentcil’s notoriety into another cause: jump-starting a stalled bill that would ban anyone under 18 from using a tanning salon.
May 08, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Arizona State Budget Signed by Gov. Brewer
Gov. Jan Brewer has signed into law an $8.6 billion budget for next fiscal year that includes increases for certain education, public-safety and health programs but also puts $450 million into a "rainy-day fund."
May 08, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Locally Grown Food Easiest to Get in Vermont
A new locavore index ranked Vermont as the top state in its commitment to raising and eating locally grown food based on the number of farmers markets and community supported agriculture farms.
May 08, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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California Term-Limits Law in Question on June Ballot
For the third time since Californians embraced some of the strictest term limits in the nation 22 years ago, opponents are imploring voters to loosen them.
May 07, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
17th
Connecticut will become the 17th state to legalize medical marijuana when Gov. Dannel Malloy, as expected, signs H.B. 5389 into law. The District of Columbia also allows the use of pot for medicinal purposes.
May 07, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
If a Democrat were here, he'd look around and say, 'No one should live like this.' Republicans come here and say, 'Everyone should live like this.'
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, at the luxurious home of Papa John's Pizza founder John Schnatter. The house has its own golf course and pool.
May 07, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Medical Marijuana Set to Become Legal in Connecticut
Connecticut is poised to become the 17th state to permit the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes following final legislative approval in the Senate. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said he intends to sign the measure, which would take effect Oct. 1.
May 07, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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