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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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NCAA Gives North Carolina a Deadline to Repeal Anti-LGBT Law or Lose More Events
In its most direct statement yet, the NCAA on Thursday warned North Carolina to repeal House Bill 2 soon or lose championship events through 2022.
March 27, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Judge: Regardless of Illinois' Historic Budget Stalemate, Lawmakers Must Get Paid
A Cook County judge on Thursday ruled against the "no budget, no pay" policy backed by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic Comptroller Susana Mendoza, finding that the comptroller can't delay lawmaker paychecks even in the midst of a historic state budget stalemate and Illinois' pile of more than $12.8 billion in unpaid bills.
March 27, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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After Its Voter ID Law Was Ruled Unconstitutional, Arkansas Passes a New One
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed a bill into law Friday aimed at resurrecting many of the requirements of a voter-identification law that was struck down by the Arkansas Supreme Court in 2014.
March 27, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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California Passes Toughest Methane Emission Regulations in U.S.
California air quality officials have approved what are widely considered to be the most rigorous and comprehensive regulations in the country for controlling methane emissions, a move that helps cement the state's status as a standard-bearer for environmental protection.
March 24, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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No Permit? No Problem. You Can Still Carry a Concealed Weapon in North Dakota.
Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed legislation that will allow most adults to carry a hidden firearm without a permit, making North Dakota one of about a dozen "constitutional carry" states.
March 24, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Failed Equal Rights Amendment to U.S. Constitution Gets New Hope From Nevada
The moment felt historic enough that some lawmakers in Nevada's Capitol autographed paper copies of the resolution.
March 24, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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GOP Health Bill Gets Support From 8 GOP Governors
Gov. Sam Brownback endorsed the federal health care legislation backed by House GOP leaders in a letter his office released Thursday after a planned vote on the bill was called off.
March 24, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Utah Governor Signs Nation's Strictest Drunk Driving Law
After heavy lobbying by all sides, Gov. Gary Herbert on Thursday signed a controversial bill to make Utah's laws on drunken driving the toughest in the nation — but anticipates tweaks before it takes effect late next year.
March 24, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Blaming Racism and Sexism, Hawaii Lawmaker Leaves Republican Party
State Rep. Beth Fukumoto, who was ousted as House minority leader by Republican colleagues last month over her criticism of President Donald Trump, announced Wednesday that she is leaving the Republican Party, citing its failure to condemn elements of racism and sexism within its base. She will seek membership in the Democratic Party.
March 24, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New York State Senator, and His Predecessor, Plead Not Guilty to Election Violations
Former New York state Sen. George Maziarz and his hand-picked successor, current state Sen. Robert Ortt, did not back down from proclaiming their innocence in a State Supreme Court courtroom in Albany on Thursday.
March 23, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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