✕

Internet Explorer 11 is not supported

For optimal browsing, we recommend Chrome, Firefox or Safari browsers.
GOVERNING Avatar Logo

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.

Archive
Virginia Lawmakers Call for End to ALEC Conference Funds
The Virginia Progressive Caucus called on their colleagues in the General Assembly to stop using state money to send legislators to conferences hosted by the American Legislative Exchange Council following scrutiny of “Stand Your Ground” laws after the slaying of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida. The group had lobbied for similar laws in other states.
April 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
Highway Bill with Pipeline Mandate Passes House Despite Veto Threat
Defying a White House veto threat, the House passed legislation that extends transportation program funding through September and mandates construction of a controversial oil pipeline from Canada to the Gulf Coast.
April 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
Charter 'Party' School in Miami-Dade to Close
Miami-Dade School Board unanimously voted to close a charter school accused of holding raunchy late-night parties in its cafeteria.
April 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
State Sen. Nan Rich to Run for Florida Governor in 2014
She said she is running for governor after becoming more and more frustrated with how state government is being run. Rich pointed out recent budget cuts to state universities and several years of reductions in K-12 funding that were only partially restored in the budget Scott signed into law Tuesday.
April 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
Autism Coverage Bill Signed into Michigan Law
Insurance companies will have to offer coverage for autism treatments six months from now. Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, whose daughter, Reagan, has been diagnosed with autism, signed the measures into law, while Gov. Rick Snyder is visiting Michigan National Guard troops in Afghanistan.
April 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
Wisconsin Recall Organizer Backs Mayor Barrett for Governor
The founder of the group that gathered the recall signatures against Gov. Scott Walker is endorsing Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
April 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
jesse-kelly
Archive
Jesse Kelly Wins Arizona GOP Primary to Replace Giffords
Voters in southern Arizona's 8th Congressional District chose Republican Jesse Kelly to face former Gabrielle Giffords aide Ron Barber in a special election to replace the wounded ex-congresswoman.
April 18, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
Twice run, twice passed, twice vetoed. How many times is it going to take for people to figure it out? This is making our state a laughing- stock.
Arizona state Sen. Paula Aboud, referring to Gov. Jan Brewer's recent veto (for the second time) of a bill that would have allowed guns on public property including city halls, police stations, county courts and the state Capitol.
April 18, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
956
The number of people who work for LivingSocial, the fast-growing daily deals company that has become one of the biggest private employers in the District of Columbia. Mayor Vincent C. Gray has proposed rewriting tax incentives to keep the company from relocating.
April 18, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
Texas Officials on Eliminating Federal Funds for Women's Health: We Need More Time
Texas officials have asked for more time to phase out federal funding for a women's health program after federal officials said it was illegal for the state to ban Planned Parenthood from participating in it.
April 18, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Load More
gov-footer-logo-2024.png
GT-footer-logo.png
II-footer-logo.png
NAV-footer-logo.png
CDG-footer-logo.png
CDE-footer-logo.png
CPSAI-footer-logo.png
EM-footer-logo.png