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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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18 years old
Age that someone must be in Texas, under a new law set to take effect in September, to get married. In 2016, Virginia was the first state to raise the minimum marriage age to 18.
June 19, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
If they mentioned the word ‘scabies,’ complained about it, or filed a grievance, they would be placed in solitary confinement.
Allegations against a privately operated jail in Nashville, Tenn., where female inmates have filed a class-action lawsuit over the matter. The plaintiffs claim they were not only denied medical treatment but also lost phone privileges if they spoke to anyone about the outbreak.
June 19, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Democratic, GOP Governors Criticize Obamacare Replacement Bill
A group of Republican and Democratic governors are echoing President Donald Trump's criticism of a House GOP health care bill, saying it threatens coverage for the most vulnerable.
June 19, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
Secret Money to Start Free-Flowing Into Charlotte, N.C., Mayor's Race
For supporters of Democratic mayoral candidate Joel Ford -- or opponents of Mayor Jennifer Roberts -- the sales pitch was clear.
June 19, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Florida Institutes Mandatory Minimums for Fentanyl Possession
Gov. Rick Scott signed into law Wednesday a bill pushed by two Southwest Florida lawmakers that cracks down on fentanyl abuse.
June 19, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
Trump's Guidelines for Transgender Students Elicit Confusion
Shortly after President Donald Trump's inauguration, the administration made waves by revoking President Barack Obama's guidance for transgender students.
June 19, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Illinois Has 10 Days to Do What It Hasn't in 3 Years: Pass a Full, Balanced Budget
Illinois lawmakers are about to find out if a 10-day special session will accomplish what three years of regular session days have failed to do -- produce a full budget for the state that is balanced with a combination of spending cuts and tax increases.
June 19, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Philando Castile Verdict: How St. Paul, Minn.'s Mayoral Candidates Reacted
If elected mayor of St. Paul, Tom Goldstein said he'll advocate for changes that could help prevent "injustice" like the "not guilty" verdict reached Friday in the trial of former St. Anthony Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez.
June 19, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Changing His Mind, Milwaukee Sheriff Rejects DHS Job in Trump Administration
Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. has withdrawn his name for an assistant secretary position at the Department of Homeland Security — a job he said a month ago he had accepted.
June 19, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Ginger Spencer, the public works director for Phoenix
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Ginger Spencer: The Woman Paid to Talk Trash [Episode 7]
As public works director for Phoenix, Ginger Spencer is trying to make her city the most sustainable in the world.
June 16, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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