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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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Wisconsin Shifts $90M in Road Funding to Foxconn
A new road project serving the $10 billion Foxconn plant in Racine County could reduce funding for other state roads by as much as $90 million in the current budget, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau.
March 01, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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'We Got Sold Out': Teachers Strike Continues in West Virginia Despite Pay Raise Deal
The statewide public school employees strike that began last Thursday will continue today, despite state-level union leaders' call for workers to return to schools today following a new proposal from the governor.
March 01, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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From Illegal Immigrant to Superintendent for 2 of America's Biggest School Districts
Mayor de Blasio has selected Miami Superintendent Alberto Carvalho -- an illegal immigrant who rose to prominence and became a citizen in the process -- to lead the city's school system.
March 01, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Voters' Poll Outfits Up for Debate at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court grappled Wednesday on where to draw a line when it comes to voters who want to wear a "Make America Great Again" hat, a "#resist" T-shirt, a "Parkland Strong" button or other political messages when they cast ballots.
March 01, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Mississippi's House Minority Leader Running for U.S. Senate
State Rep. David Baria of Bay St. Louis, the House Democratic leader, announced Wednesday he is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Roger Wicker, a Tupelo Republican.
March 01, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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ICE Escalates War of Words With Oakland Mayor
Federal officials and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf traded bitter accusations Wednesday over Schaaf's decision to alert the public about a multiday Northern California immigration sweep that the Trump administration launched to counter local sanctuary laws.
March 01, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
I think the point of the letter was that it’s not always a frat house. Not that it’s never a frat house.
Maryland Del. Ariana B. Kelly, president of the women’s caucus, on why she signed a letter that pushes back against a sexual harassment report by her own caucus that referred to the General Assembly as a "frat house." "The completely unacceptable behavior of a few," the letter states, will not "overshadow our work."
February 28, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Democrat Breaks 40 Years of GOP Control in Connecticut Special Election
Bolstered by an energized base of grassroots activists, Connecticut Democrats on Tuesday picked up a seat in the state House of Representatives that's been held by Republicans for more than 40 years.
February 28, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
$2.9 million
Back taxes that coal companies owned by the billionaire governor of West Virginia owe the state of Kentucky, where some school districts face potential job cuts due to budget shortfalls.
February 28, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Jared Polis
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With Guns in the Spotlight, Candidates for Governor Recalibrate Their Positions
Guns have suddenly emerged as a central issue in this year's races. Navigating the issue will be difficult for both parties.
February 28, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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