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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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How States Could Force Trump to Release His Tax Returns
For the past two years, the search for Donald Trump’s unseen tax returns has been something of a quest for the Holy Grail, an elusive trophy that could unlock the mysteries of our political universe.
March 31, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Pence Casts Tie-Breaking Vote to Let States Defund Abortion Providers
Senate Republicans needed Vice President Mike Pence to dash to the Capitol twice on Thursday to cast tie-breaking votes to pass legislation that will make it easier for states to restrict federal funds for Planned Parenthood and other providers of family planning services.
March 31, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Racing Against the NCAA's Clock, North Carolina Passes New Transgender Bathroom Law
North Carolina's General Assembly on Thursday approved a compromise bill that repeals House Bill 2 but restricts anti-discrimination ordinances in cities and counties.
March 31, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Medicaid Expansion Dies in Kansas, But Legislature Could Bring It Back to Life
Gov. Sam Brownback vetoed legislation that would have expanded Medicaid to cover 150,000 low-income Kansans, setting up another showdown between the Republican governor and a state legislature that shifted toward the political center in the last election.
March 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Tennessee's Execution Method Upheld by State's Supreme Court
The state Supreme Court's message Wednesday to murderers condemned to die was simple: It doesn't have to be pain-free or quick and you don't get a second shot at life if the first attempt doesn't do the job.
March 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Arkansas Governor Signs Nation's Strictest Ban on Gender-Based Abortions
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday signed into law a measure that would impose fines and prison time on doctors who perform abortions that are based solely on whether the mother wants to have a boy or girl.
March 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Texas AG's Fraud Trial Delayed, Moved to New County
The judge in the securities fraud case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has ruled that the trial should be moved out of Collin County and delayed.
March 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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The First -- and Still Only -- African-American Elected to a County Office in Minnesota [Episode 3]
Since taking office more than a decade ago, Toni Carter has made her mark on Ramsey County.
March 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Why Texas Is Doing Trade With Disputed Israeli Settlements
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, the cowboy hat-wearing Republican who often draws attention for posting controversial messages on social media.
March 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Seattle, Labeled an Immigrant Sanctuary, Sues Trump
Seattle is suing President Donald Trump over his executive order cracking down on so-called "sanctuary cities" for how they handle people living in the United States illegally.
March 30, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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