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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.

Who Said That
They were the most agonizing and difficult decisions I have made as governor. I have regretted those choices ever since.
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber, referring to the two executions he permitted in the late 90s. He announced last week that he's banning future executions from taking place while he's in office.
November 23, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
14
The number of governors that have traveled to China this year -- up from 8 in 2010 -- in search of economic allies. Virginia even opened an office this year in Shanghai.
November 23, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
It’s a little perverse, a little like science fiction, but we realized that we have the technology to grow grass and trees underground.
James Ramsey, the architect who developed “remote skylight” technology that could channel enough natural light for plants to thrive in an old underground trolley terminal that he wants to convert into a New York City park.
November 22, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
28 years ago
The last time Washington state saw a sales-tax increase. Gov. Chris Gregoire has proposed asking voters for a temporary half-penny boost in the tax to fund education, public safety and social services.
November 22, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
N.Y. Credits Military Experience for Jobs, Education
The Cuomo administration strives to make military experience transfer into college credit and job certifications.
November 21, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
We want Scott Walker to know he's got people that believe in him.
Joan Hintz, who held up a t-shirt that said "Scott Walker is my hero" at a rally of 25,000 people protesting the Wisconsin governor's policies and promoting a signature drive to recall him.
November 21, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
Utah May Offer Health Insurance in Exchange for Community Service
Utah health officials are mulling over the idea of giving health insurance to cash-strapped people in exchange for community service.
November 18, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
2.3%
The percent of Chicago public employees who owe the city money -- down from 7 percent five weeks ago when Mayor Rahm Emanuel threatened to fire or suspend workers who didn’t settle their debts. The city has so far collected $1.1 million.
November 18, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
It may be necessary, but it's certainly not fair.
Rhode Island House Deputy Minority Leader John Savage, referring to the recently approved overhaul of the state's pension system that will affect retirees as well as new hires. The pension crisis that Rhode Island has been facing is one of the worst in the nation.
November 18, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
24
The number of states that have substantially scaled back their support for public media in recent years. Four states have completely cut funding for public TV and radio stations.
November 17, 2011
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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