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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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U.S. Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Ruling Against Texas Congressional Map
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday put on hold a lower court ruling that invalidated two of Texas' 36 congressional districts.
August 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Wyoming Governor Regrets Not Expanding Medicaid and Fears the Consequences
Gov. Matt Mead lamented the $100 million that Wyoming left on the table by choosing not to expand Medicaid, and he expressed concern for the state’s hospitals while discussing health care with the Star-Tribune recently.
August 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
15 to 20%
Portion of Texans in areas affected by Harvey that have flood insurance.
August 29, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
If someone comes and they require help and then for some reason [someone] tries to deport them, I will represent them myself.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, who is also an attorney, responding to a reporters' question about the state's ban on "sanctuary cities" and how it could impact immigrants' willingness to call for help during Tropical Storm Harvey. The law is set to take effect Friday, but Turner said Texas should put the "law on the shelf" as rescue efforts continue.
August 29, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Houston Mayor Reassures Immigrants Scared to Seek Rescue From Harvey
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Monday morning sent a clear message to members of Houston’s immigrant community who might fear seeking help during Hurricane Harvey because of their legal status.
August 29, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Businessman Joins Race for Kansas Governor
Mark Hutton, a Wichita businessman and former state representative, is joining a growing Republican field in the race for governor.
August 29, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Abstinence-Only Curriculum Makes Schools Scared to Implement Rape Prevention Law in Tennessee
In response to growing concerns about child sexual abuse, Tennessee lawmakers enacted a law encouraging schools to provide prevention education to teachers and students.
August 29, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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The 2020 Campaign Just Kicked Off in New Hampshire, and L.A.'s Mayor Was Front and Center
Just like that, the 2020 retail campaigning for president began right here in a strip-mall campaign headquarters Monday, when Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti showed up for what he called “the most important race in the country.”
August 29, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Illinois Governor Signs Immigration, Automatic Voter Registration Bills
Gov. Bruce Rauner Monday signed into law one bill that would protect immigrants who are in the country illegally from being detained solely because of their immigration status and another that would automatically register many Illinoisans to vote.
August 29, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Most Harvey Victims Lack Flood Insurance
As Texas grapples with unprecedented flooding due to Tropical Storm Harvey, "catastrophe teams" from insurance companies are moving in to assess damage to hard-hit areas, the Insurance Council of Texas said.
August 29, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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