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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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States Increase Cost Controls to Manage Medicaid Growth
With a record 73 million people enrolled in Medicaid, most states next year will tighten controls on spending to battle swelling budgets in the public health insurance program for low-income and disabled Americans, according to a report released Thursday.
October 14, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In U.S., Accidental Shootings Kill Children Every Other Day
Hours earlier, he was a happy 4-year-old who loved Ironman and the Hulk and all the Avengers.
October 14, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Florida's Voter Registration Deadline Extended Again
A federal judge on Wednesday extended Florida's voter registration deadline through next Tuesday because of widespread disruption caused by Hurricane Matthew that could result in people not being able to register in time to vote.
October 14, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Feds Will Track Police Incidents, But They're Up to Local Departments to Report
The FBI will launch a pilot project early next year to begin collecting use-of-force statistics nationwide and create the first online national database on both deadly and nonfatal interactions the public has with law enforcement.
October 14, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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'Bridgegate' Judge Finds Probable Cause for Christie Investigation to Continue
A judge in Fort Lee, N.J., has found probable cause that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie committed official misconduct as part of the George Washington Bridge lane-closure scandal.
October 13, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Judge Lambastes Wisconsin Over Voter ID Failures
Ripping the Division of Motor Vehicles for giving out inaccurate information, a federal judge said Wednesday he would order Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's administration to make changes to how it treats people who seek voting credentials but was unlikely to suspend the voter ID law.
October 13, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Amid Protesters' Arrests, Portland City Council Approves Police Contract
Tumult ensued on the steps of Portland City Hall as police pepper-sprayed and arrested protesters in the aftermath of an unruly demonstration Wednesday over a newly approved contract for rank-and-file officers.
October 13, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Wisconsin State Senator Dies of Apparent Suicide
State Sen. Rick Gudex of Fond du Lac died early Wednesday of apparent suicide at 48, leaving Democrats and his fellow Republicans alike mourning his sudden loss.
October 13, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Wife of Utah Governor Candidate to Be Prosecuted for Medical Pot
A Utah prosecutor plans to file a misdemeanor drug charge next week against the wife of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Weinholtz for allegedly mailing marijuana to the couple's home for use in treating her arthritis pain.
October 13, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Indiana Unions Launch Campaign to Defeat Pence's Replacement
The Indiana State AFL-CIO kicked off a Protect Hoosier Jobs tour at Laborers' Local 41 headquarters on Tuesday, aimed at defeating what it calls the "Pence-Holcomb agenda."
October 13, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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