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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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Americans Elect Likely to be on Oregon Ballot
Americans Elect, which is tied to several Wall Street financiers, is seeking to mobilize voters around the country to participate in choosing a presidential candidate over the Internet. In an attempt to move beyond partisan politics, the group says its presidential candidate will have to choose a running mate from a different party.
March 20, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Was Utah Governor’s Abstinence-Only Bill Veto Politically Timed?
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s Republican opponents for governor disagree on whether he should have vetoed a sex education bill Friday. But they are unified in their belief that the governor played politics with the timing of the veto, waiting until after the GOP caucuses to reject the measure.
March 20, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Los Angeles OKs Redistricting Maps Despite Race Concerns
Two black local representatives in Los Angeles have accused the city’s Redistricting Commission of violating the federal Voting Rights Act.
March 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
15th
Florida's nationwide transparency ranking, according to the State Integrity Investigation report. The state is typically known for being one of the most transparent, but critics contend that its loose policies regarding lobbyists dragged its ranking down.
March 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
Though we're married, we're two separate individuals who don't always agree on everything.
Colorado state Rep. Nancy Todd, defending her husband's decision to run for her current legislative seat, while she runs for the state Senate. Critics have raised concerns that the couple's possible presence would hinder diversity in the Legislature.
March 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Louisiana Loses Congressional Seat to Census, Supreme Court Rules
The Supreme Court has turned down Louisiana's bid to recover the congressional seat taken from the state as a result of the 2010 Census.
March 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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California Elections Expected to be Difficult for Incumbents, Third-Party Candidates
Incumbents and third-party candidates in California are going to have a tougher time getting re-elected this year thanks to new redistricting lines and new rules.
March 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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GOP Legislatures Try to Limit Local Government's Power
Conservative state lawmakers who rail against federal mandates often find themselves using the same weapon in dealing with their own cities and counties, Stateline.org reports.
March 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Lowest Corruption Risk of Any State Government Goes to New Jersey: Report
A report released by the Center for Public Integrity says New Jersey has the lowest risk of corruption among all 50 states, thanks to laws enacted in response to its tainted past. Overall, 45 states received average, below average or failing grades.
March 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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High School Graduation Rate Rises in U.S.
More high school students across the country are graduating on time but dropouts continue to be a significant national problem, creating a drag on the economy, according to a report to be issued Monday by a nonprofit group headed by former secretary of state Colin L. Powell.
March 19, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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