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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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Conn. Gives Private Medicaid Insurers the Boot
The “insurance capital of the world” is only the second state to assume the health program’s financial responsibility in the last decade.
January 09, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Supreme Court Takes on Texas Redistricting Maps
The case might determine the balance of power in the U.S. House, with Republicans in a stronger position if the court allows Texas to use electoral districts drawn by the GOP-dominated Legislature.
January 09, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
For every protester I get, there are five or six people who come up … slip you a note and tell you to persevere. They are just as passionate, they are just not as angry about it.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker who may face a recall election spurred by his decision to curb collective bargaining for public employees and make them contribute more toward their health insurance and pensions.
January 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
More than 2,700
The number of people who registered last year for North Carolina’s free, statewide commuter-matching program for drivers interested in joining or starting a carpool or vanpool. SharetheRideNC now has 31,326 registered users.
January 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Mass. Scrambles to Fund Health Coverage for Legal Immigrants After Ruling
The Bay State's highest court ruled that all eligible legal immigrants must get the option of low-cost subsidized health insurance.
January 06, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
16 hours
The amount of time each day that Detroit police stations will soon be closed to the public. They will now be opened from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
January 05, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
A, I wouldn't be good; B, I couldn't possibly win; C, I love what I'm doing.
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper's response to whether he would run for president in 2016, putting months of speculation that he would to rest.
January 05, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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A Library for Helping Limited English Speakers
This online Language Portal holds thousands of government documents designed to help people who speak limited to no English.
January 05, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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N.Y. Governor Sets Aggressive Second-Year Agenda
While outlining an aggressive agenda to boost New York's economy during his second year in office, Gov. Andrew Cuomo advocated several measures to help homeowners, the poor and disabled adults.
January 05, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Utah Legislator to Consider Charging Medicaid Users for Smoking
A Utah state lawmaker wants to make Medicaid users who smoke pay higher co-payments. If enacted, it might be the first law of its kind.
January 04, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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