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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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'North Carolina’s New [Transgender] Law Does Nothing': Vermont Mayor Bans Travel There
Mayor Miro Weinberger is prohibiting official travel by Burlington employees to North Carolina unless essential until further notice, despite a change to that state's controversial bathroom bill.
April 13, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Ohio Becomes One of Last States to Mandate Autism Coverage
Ohio on Wednesday drew attention to the fact that it has joined 47 other states in mandating that private health insurers cover screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism disorders.
April 13, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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As Medicaid Expansion Experiences a Revival, New Data Show It Pays Off
Although the GOP-controlled Congress is pledging its continued interest — despite stalls and snags — to dismantle Obamacare, some “red state” legislatures are changing course and showing a newfound interest in embracing the health law’s Medicaid expansion.
April 13, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Maryland Hopes to Lure Manufacturers With Tax Breaks
Manufacturers creating new jobs in Maryland could receive tax breaks under a bill Gov. Larry Hogan signed into law Tuesday, the product of a hard-won compromise that came together in the final hours of this year's legislative session.
April 13, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Days After Declaring Itself an Immigrant Sanctuary, Michigan's Capital City Changes Its Mind
The Lansing City Council backed out of its decision to declare itself a sanctuary city Wednesday evening, holding a vote to rescind the barely week-old resolution.
April 13, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New York's First Muslim Supreme Court Justice Found Dead in River
A highly respected judge -- and the first black woman and the first Muslim to serve on New York State's highest court -- was found dead Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
April 13, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Budget Deal Gives More Power to New York's Governor
One of the most far-reaching elements of the late state budget passed Sunday will give Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo unprecedented power to cut the spending plan if the State Legislature fails to agree on how to address potential federal aid cuts.
April 11, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Florida Sheriff's Video Warning Heroin Dealers to 'Run' Goes Viral
There's a new sheriff in town, and he is out with a stern videotaped message for Lake County heroin dealers: "We are coming for you. Run."
April 11, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Donald Trump Jr. on His Rumored Run for Governor: Not Next Year But 'Maybe Someday'
Donald Trump Jr., rumored to be eyeing a move to follow his father's footsteps into politics, will not be a candidate for governor of New York next year but is not ruling out a possible run for office in the future.
April 11, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Meet Kay Ivey, Alabama's New Governor
Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey became the 54th governor of Alabama on Monday evening, after Robert Bentley pleaded guilty to campaign finance crimes and resigned.
April 11, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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