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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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Irma Prompts Miami-Dade to Plan First Major Evacuation in 12 Years
Miami-Dade County plans to order evacuations for Miami Beach and much of the mainland coast in advance of Hurricane Irma's menacing track toward South Florida.
September 06, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Democrats Launch Super PAC to Win Back Statehouses
Democrats have been throttled by Republicans in the all-important battle for state legislative chambers the past decade. Now they're trying to turn the tide with the launch of a new super PAC.
September 06, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Why 55,000 People Just Got Kicked Off Medicaid in Oregon
Oregon has kicked nearly 55,000 people off its Medicaid program, after the state found they no longer qualified or failed to respond to an eligibility check.
September 06, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Court: Texas Can Enforce New Voter ID Law in November
A federal court ruled Tuesday that a weakened Texas voter identification policy used in the 2016 presidential contest can remain in place for upcoming November elections, the latest twist in a years-long court battle over the state's controversial voter ID laws.
September 06, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Where You Can Soon Drive on President Barack H. Obama Highway
California lawmakers Tuesday gave final approval to designating a section of the 134 Freeway as the President Barack H. Obama Highway in honor of the 44th president of the United States.
September 06, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Obamacare Debate Puts State Insurance Commissioners in the Hot Seat
With insurance premiums rising and national efforts at health reform in turmoil, a group of 50 state bureaucrats whom many voters probably can’t name have considerable power over consumers’ health plans: state insurance commissioners.
September 06, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Some States Extend Obamacare Enrollment Beyond Trump's New Deadline
California and several other states will exempt themselves this year from a new Trump administration rule that cuts in half the amount of time consumers have to buy individual health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
September 05, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Iowa Ends Overtime for Many of the Most Overworked State Workers
Iowa has revoked overtime eligibility for about 2,800 state workers, a move critics say could cripple government services if employees leave for the private sector and better jobs.
September 05, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Baby on an employee's desk.
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Can New Perks Make Up for Smaller Pensions?
Many governments hope so, as they add benefits like napping pods and kid-friendly workplaces to keep employees happy.
September 05, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
Governors can have a very effective role in stopping bad policy from happening, but it’s much harder for them to have an equally effective impact on promoting specific change [in Congress].
Matt Salo, executive director of the National Association of Medicaid Directors, speculating on the influence that governors will have in the federal health-care debate. Last week, several governors released a bipartisan plan to stabilize the insurance market.
September 05, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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