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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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Trump's Freeze on EPA Grants Leaves States Scrambling in the Dark
The Trump administration has instructed the Environmental Protection Agency to stop issuing grants and contracts, throwing agency programs into a state of uncertainty as budgets and priorities are reviewed.
January 25, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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State of Emergency Declared for Counties Up and Down California
After another round of heavy rains soaked parts of California, Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency late Monday for several counties dealing with an estimated tens of million dollars in damage from flooding, erosion and mud flows.
January 24, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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After Collapsing During Speech, Minnesota Governor Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
January 24, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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To Reshape EPA, Trump Taps 2 Washington State Legislators
Two longtime Republican state legislators from Washington state have been tapped by President Trump to help reshape the Environmental Protection Agency.
January 24, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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GOP Senators Unveil Replacement Plan That Would Let States Keep Obamacare
Two Republican senators on Monday unveiled the outlines of an ObamaCare replacement plan that they hope would be able to attract some Democratic support.
January 24, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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On Last Day, Obama Administration Announced Civil Rights Review of Maryland Transportation
On President Barack Obama's last full day in office, the U.S. Department of Transportation said it would conduct a sweeping review of Maryland's transportation policies to determine whether they violate federal civil rights rules.
January 24, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Philadelphia Takes Unprecedented Action to Bridge the Gender Pay Gap
Philadelphia is the first city in the nation that prohibits employers from asking about a job applicant's prior earnings.
January 24, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Economic Slowdown Will Force Budget 'Adjustments,' Said Hawaii Governor
Gov. David Ige touted his achievements during his first two years as governor in his State-of-the-State speech to lawmakers today, but warned the state economy has slowed, and "adjustments" will be required in his proposed two-year $28.5 billion budget.
January 24, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Minnesota Governor Collapses During His State of the State Address
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton slurred his words and appeared to faint near the end of a 45-minute State of the State speech Monday night at the Capitol. Those nearby, including Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, caught him as he lurched forward, struck his forehead on the lectern and then sank toward the floor in the House chambers in St. Paul.
January 24, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Ruling Upends Alabama's Unconstitutional Legislative Districts
It's back to the drawing board for the Alabama Legislature.
January 23, 2017
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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