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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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$8.5 billion
Incentives Maryland is offering Amazon if the company builds its second headquarters in the state. That's more than any other jurisdiction is publicly offering and $3.5 billion more than the governor originally advertised.
April 06, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Sends Scott Walker Campaign Case Back to Lower Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday it would stay away for now from lingering litigation over a now-closed investigation into Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign, leaving a Brown County judge to sort out the legal fight.
April 06, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Every State But 1 Now Offers Civil Protection to Dating Violence Victims
A new Ohio law expands civil protection orders to dating partners, bringing Ohio in line with every other state except Georgia.
April 06, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Before Amazon Makes HQ2 Decision, Maryland Ups Its Offer to Biggest in Nation
Maryland lawmakers approved $6.5 billion in tax incentives for Amazon on Wednesday, pushing through the largest economic development package in state history on the hope the internet retail giant will build a new headquarters here.
April 06, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Ex-Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty Wants His Old Job Back
Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced he is running for governor Thursday, attempting a restoration after eight years out of office that saw his DFL successor move the state in a more progressive direction at odds with Pawlenty's tenure.
April 06, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Arkansas AG Backs Trump's Proposal to Execute Drug Dealers
Echoing a recent call by President Donald Trump, both U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton and Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Wednesday that they were open to the idea of executing drug dealers as a method of combating the opioid crisis.
April 06, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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As Teacher Strike Lasts a Week, Will Oklahoma Lawmakers End It?
As thousands of teachers converged for another day of protest at the state Capitol on Thursday, Ginger Henley stood along Lincoln Boulevard, eliciting honks from passing motorists who obliged with her banner that read "Honk for funding Oklahoma education."
April 06, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Citing Native American Barriers, Judge Orders North Dakota to Change Voter ID Law
An attorney challenging North Dakota's voter ID law welcomed a federal judge's ruling Wednesday, April 4, that expands Native Americans' options at the polls but eliminates voter affidavits.
April 06, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bump Stock Ban Fails in Tennessee Despite GOP Governor's Support
A proposal to ban bump stocks in Tennessee failed in both the state House and Senate on Tuesday.
April 06, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Oklahoma Senate Leader to Striking Teachers: Don't Expect More Education Funding
As the chants of thousands of education supporters echoed through the halls outside his office, Senate Majority Floor Leader Greg Treat said Thursday that the Oklahoma Senate will not drastically change education spending, casting uncertainty over the Legislature's ability to end a days-long teacher strike.
April 05, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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