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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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2 Killed in Amtrak Crash That Could Have Been Avoided
A train switch that was apparently locked in the wrong position is being blamed for a train collision early Sunday that killed two people and injured up to 116 others near Cayce, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
February 05, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Democratic Party Leader in Pennsylvania Ousted Over #MeToo Response
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf has forced out the leader of the state's Democratic Party after newspaper columnist criticized him for not supporting and protecting women from sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace.
February 05, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
I've been thrown out of better places than this.
Don Shooter, after he was expelled from the Arizona House of Representatives on Thursday for years of sexually harassing women. After being forced to give up a handgun he had in his office because, according to the house speaker, "people weren't feeling safe," Shooter was escorted out of the state Capitol by security.
February 02, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
25,000
People in Indiana who lost Medicaid since the state received federal permission to charge monthly premiums. State officials estimate that half of them found coverage elsewhere.
February 02, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Guns-Near-Parks Ban Unconstitutional, Rules Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court took another bite out of the state's gun laws on Thursday, ruling that a provision barring firearms near public parks is unconstitutional.
February 02, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Why an LGBT Group Wants Amazon NOT to Pick Philadelphia for HQ2
A group of LGBT activists launched an ad campaign Thursday to demand that Amazon.com Inc. locate its second headquarters in a state that protects LGBT people from discrimination.
February 02, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Tax Law Lawsuit Gains Momentum as Maryland Vows to Join
Maryland's Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced plans Thursday to file a lawsuit challenging the legality of part the new federal tax law that disproportionately hurts high tax states like Maryland.
February 02, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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After Sexual Harassment Probe, Arizona House Expels Lawmaker
The Arizona House of Representatives voted Thursday to immediately expel Rep. Don Shooter from office for "dishonorable" behavior after an investigation found he sexually harassed women over many years.
February 02, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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25,000 Medicaid Patients in Indiana Have Lost Coverage for Failing to Pay Premiums
As the Trump administration moves to give states more flexibility in running Medicaid, advocates for the poor are keeping a close eye on Indiana to see whether such conservative ideas improve or harm care.
February 02, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Amid Record Heat, Drought May Return to California
January in Southern California is typically marked by rain, chilly temperatures and snow-capped mountains.
February 02, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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