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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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28,000 Register to Vote After Virginia Deadline Extended Because of Website Problems
Almost 28,000 Virginia residents registered to vote after the deadline was extended this week, according to the Virginia Department of Elections.
October 24, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Trump's Message Clashes With GOP's Most Endangered Governor
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is desperate to talk about his economic achievements after a year mired in contentious debate over social issues, including the state’s transgender “bathroom law.”
October 24, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Obama Makes Unprecedented Endorsements Down the Ballot
President Barack Obama will make a late splash into races for state senate and assembly over the next week, endorsing roughly 150 candidates across 20 states.
October 24, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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County Executive's Arrest Could Disturb Region's GOP Machine for Years to Come
The political ramifications of Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano's arrest Thursday on federal corruption charges could start with next month's competitive State Senate elections and stretch into next year's races for nearly all county and Oyster Bay town offices.
October 21, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Children, Rejoice! Chocolate Milk May Return to Menus in America's Largest School District
After a five-year drought, chocolate and strawberry milk are making their way back into public school lunchrooms in Los Angeles.
October 21, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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To Curb Unintended Pregnancy, States Turn to IUDs -- in the Delivery Room
Peggy Wall, a family nurse practitioner at a local community health center, treats many women in their 40s, who already have a family and find themselves confronting an accidental pregnancy.
October 21, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Write-In Votes Aren't Allowed for President in 9 States
It is understandable that some S.C. voters might be considering casting a write-in vote for president this year -- whether for Nikki Haley, Bernie Sanders, Mickey Mouse or their mom.
October 21, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Most States Have No Laws About Guns in Polling Places
Most states have no laws regarding guns in polling places, because for the most part, they haven't really needed to make them. The confluence of firearms and polling places isn't something America has been concerned about on a national scale — until now.
October 21, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Planned Parenthood Wins Battle to Block Mississippi Law
A federal judge has blocked a Mississippi law that banned the state's Medicaid program from spending money with any health care provider that offers abortions.
October 21, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Minimum-Wage Ruling in Kentucky Weakens Localities' Power
The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Thursday that cities such as Louisville and Lexington do not have the authority to raise the minimum wage.
October 20, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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