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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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States considering creating a public registry of people convicted of abusing animals. Supporters argue the lists would not only keep pets from their custody but also raise red flags about people who may commit other violent crimes. Tennessee and a few municipalities already have one.
February 27, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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West Virginia's Billionaire Governor Owes Kentucky Millions in Back Taxes
Coal companies linked to the billionaire governor of West Virginia owe $2.9 million in delinquent property taxes in Kentucky, shorting schools and local government programs of money at a time many are struggling with tight finances.
February 27, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Paul Ryan on Arming Teachers: Let's Leave That to Local Governments
The federal response to Florida's school massacre remained captive to competing political imperatives Tuesday, as House Republicans declined to sign onto President Trump's proposal to arm and reward teachers willing to carry weapons, even as they made clear their aim is to oppose further restrictions on guns.
February 27, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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California Supreme Court Limits Juveniles' Prison Sentences
A divided California Supreme Court took another step Monday to reduce lengthy prison sentences for juveniles tried as adults, ruling that terms of 50 years or more for violent sex crimes violate constitutional standards based on youths' lack of maturity and their prospect of future rehabilitation.
February 27, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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After Nassar Scandal, Education Department Launches MSU Investigation
The federal government is sending another wave of investigators to Michigan State University to look into the university's handling of the Larry Nassar case, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced Monday.
February 27, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Federal Limits on Gun Research Spur States to Step In
As deaths from mass shootings have mounted across the United States, some states are moving to collect hard data to guide their decisions about guns — even as the federal government has retreated from such research in the face of pressure from pro-gun groups.
February 27, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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First Marijuana Lounge Wins Approval in Denver
A Denver coffee shop received city approval Monday for the nation’s first business license to allow marijuana use by patrons under a 2016 voter-approved initiative.
February 27, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Trump Won't Talk to AGs About Guns After All
President Donald Trump said he wanted to meet with state attorneys general to hear their ideas about gun laws — he brought in two anti-gun-regulation Republicans, and the White House says that’s enough.
February 27, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Eric Holder's Group Sues Scott Walker for Not Holding Special Elections
The National Redistricting Foundation sued Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin on Monday for not holding special elections for two state Legislature seats.
February 27, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Despite Botched Execution Claims, Supreme Court Rejects Texas Drug Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned down a legal claim over the secrecy surrounding Texas' lethal injection practices and the possibility that aging death drugs could cause suffering.
February 27, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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