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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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Christie Signs Uber, Lyft Regulations for New Jersey
Gov. Chris Christie signed into law on Friday a measure that for the first time establishes statewide regulations for ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft.
February 13, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Does Trump Have the Authority to 'Send in the Feds' to Chicago or Elsewhere?
A few days after moving into the White House, President Donald Trump put the third-largest city in the country on notice.
February 13, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Trump Administration Drops Defense of Obama's Transgender Policy
The Trump administration has found a nationwide injunction it can live with.
February 13, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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'This Is Not a Drill': Looming Dam Failure Forces Massive Evacuations in Northern California
Tens of thousands of residents in Northern California were ordered to immediately evacuate Sunday afternoon after erosion at the emergency spillway at Lake Oroville threatened to flood downstream towns.
February 13, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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What Made Obamacare Succeed In Some States (Hint: It’s Not Politics)
Ask anyone about their health care and you are likely to hear about ailments, doctors, maybe costs and insurance hassles.
February 13, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Oregon Strengthens Its Immigrant Sanctuary Status
Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday issued an executive order that forbids all state agencies and employees from helping federal immigration officials locate or apprehend undocumented immigrants.
February 03, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Override Governor to Hike Their Pay, But Many Refuse the Raise
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey's office said Thursday she isn't taking the pay raise that comes as part of a package state lawmakers approved earlier in the day.
February 03, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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After Veto, Renewable Energy Bill Brought Back to Life by Maryland Lawmakers
State lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Thursday to override Gov. Larry Hogan's veto of a bill to increase the use of renewable energy in the state.
February 03, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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1 Guard Dead After Hostage Situation Ends in Delaware Prison
A guard at a Delaware prison was killed sometime during a nearly 24-hour standoff that began Wednesday between prisoners and police, authorities said today.
February 03, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Voters Passed an Ethics Law. 3 Months Later, the State Repealed It.
Gov. Dennis Daugaard on Thursday signed House Bill 1069, effectively repealing a voter-approved campaign finance and ethics law set into statute as Initiated Measure 22.
February 03, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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