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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 Demotes Gov. Christie
President-elect Donald Trump named Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, the vice president-elect, to head their transition team, abruptly replacing New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Friday amid increasing signs that the effort to prepare the next White House is off to a rocky start.
November 14, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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On Tuesday, Texas' Largest County Turned Blue
Ending a streak of thin electoral margins, Harris County — the biggest battleground in ruby red Texas with a population larger than 25 other states — turned solidly blue on Tuesday with the largest presidential margin of victory in more than a decade.
November 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Drought Prompts State of Emergency in Tennessee
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has declared a state of emergency In response to the continuing drought Thursday evening.
November 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Philadelphia Mayor Assures Immigrants It Will Remain a 'Sanctuary City'
Philadelphia remains a "sanctuary city," despite a threat to its future status from President-elect Donald Trump, Mayor Kenney said Thursday.
November 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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U.S. Judge Orders State to Deliver Bottled Water to Flint Residents
A federal judge has ordered state officials to deliver bottled water to Flint residents who can't easily go to distribution stations to pick up their own water and don't have properly installed and maintained water filters.
November 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Anti-Trump Protests Turn Destructive in Portland
A third consecutive day of anti-Trump demonstrations turned violent Thursday night, as protesters began with a march and chanting but eventually smashed cars at a dealership and rampaged through the Pearl District shattering business windows.
November 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Trump Win Shakes Up 2017 Virginia Governor's Race
As most of America was still absorbing the news that Donald Trump had won the presidency, Republican Corey Stewart had already declared it rocket fuel for his 2017 bid for Virginia governor.
November 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Missed Our Post-Elections Webinar? Listen to It Here.
We broke down results of state and local races and ballot measures around the country -- and what they mean for the future.
November 10, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Chicago Public Schools Bond Rating Takes Another Hit
Financial analysts at one Wall Street rating agency on Wednesday dropped Chicago Public Schools credit rating again, less than a week before the district is expected to sell hundreds of millions of dollars in long-term bonds.
November 10, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New Jersey Assumes Control of Atlantic City's Government
In a blow to Atlantic City elected officials, New Jersey's Local Finance Board voted 5-0 Wednesday to grant its director, Timothy Cunningham, far-reaching governing powers over the beleaguered city.
November 10, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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