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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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New York Voters to Fill Senator Kruger's Seat
Three months after State Senator Carl Kruger resigned and pleaded guilty to bribery, voters in south Brooklyn on Tuesday will choose his successor for the 27th District in a special election.
March 20, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Road Funding May be in States' Hands Again, if GOP Has Their Way
Sen. Jim DeMint got a vote last week on his amendment to the Senate-passed bill that would send many transportation policy and funding decisions back to the states. The amendment was the first time in years senators got a serious chance to weigh in on the issue, and 30 senators (all Republicans) supported the long-shot attempt.
March 20, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Recalled Arizona Lawmaker Russell Pearce to Run Again
Former Republican state Senator Russell Pearce announced he will seek a seat in a new legislative district. Pearce — the sponsor of SB 1070, Arizona’s controversial legislation targeting illegal immigration — lost a recall election in November to Republican Jerry Lewis and became the first Arizona legislator to be recalled in the state’s 100-year history.
March 20, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Court-Drawn Congressional Map Adopted in New York
A federal three-judge panel begrudgingly adopted a court-drawn Congressional redistricting plan for New York, locking in lines for this November’s election after the perpetually deadlocked Empire State Legislature failed to fulfill its constitutional responsibility to update a map to reflect changes in population.
March 20, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Florida Teen's Killing Under State, Fed Investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and the FBI will investigate the killing of Miami Gardens teenager Trayvon Martin by a neighborhood watch volunteer. The announcement coincided with a statement from Florida Gov. Rick Scott asking the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to offer “appropriate resources” in the case.
March 20, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bill that Encourages Evolution Debate in School Advances in Tennessee Senate
The Tennessee Senate approved a bill Monday that would encourage teachers and students to debate evolution in the classroom, setting aside complaints that the measure would drag the state back onto the battleground over the teaching of creationism.
March 20, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Tennessee State Rep. McDonald Won't Seek Re-Election
State Rep. Mike McDonald, who is perhaps known best as a champion for conservation and environmental issues. announced that he would not seek re-election to the 44th House District he has served for 18 years. He said he looked forward to opportunities in the private sector and spending more time with family.
March 20, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bing's Financial Counterproposal Would Give Detroit More Power
With time and money running out, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing said his administration has completed a draft counterproposal to Gov. Rick Snyder's proposed consent agreement and is waiting for the City Council to weigh in before presenting the plan to the governor.
March 20, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Statewide Smoking Ban Signed into Law in Indiana
Even as he signed his name to the law, putting a statewide smoking ban in place for restaurants and many other public places, Gov. Mitch Daniels acknowledged that, for some, it doesn't go far enough. For example, bars and casinos, cigar/hookah bars, and home-based businesses are exempt.
March 20, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Pension Forfeiture Law Expanded Under Ohio Bill
Corrupt public officials could lose their pensions if convicted of extortion or perjury under legislation being pushed by freshman State Rep. Mike Dovilla. Under Ohio law for the past several years, public officials convicted of bribery, racketeering or theft in office already are subject to possible pension clawbacks.
March 20, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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