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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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To Attract Self-Driving Car Companies, Iowa Invests in 3-D Maps
In an effort to attract self-driving car researchers to the state, the Iowa Department of Transportation has hired a tech company to create detailed and real-time maps of road conditions on Interstate 380.
October 13, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Desperate for Support, Wind Energy Company Offers to Pay Voters
To many residents in this tiny town in southern Vermont, the last-minute offer of cash was a blatant attempt to buy their votes.
October 13, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Feds Fault San Francisco Police for Racial Bias and Secrecy
A six-month investigation of the San Francisco Police Department by the U.S. Justice Department, prompted by the killing of Mario Woods and other fatal police shootings, concludes that the department does a poor job of tracking and investigating officers' use of force, has ineffective antibias training and shields its disciplinary process from public view.
October 13, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
The Colorado State Capitol, where the House of Representatives convenes.
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November Likely to Lessen GOP's Advantage in Legislatures
According to our state-by-state projections, Democrats have their best chance since 2010 to take back control of some chambers.
October 12, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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How Vermont's Gubernatorial Hopefuls Plan to Increase Affordable Housing
Phil Scott and Sue Minter have made affordability a central part of their gubernatorial campaigns.
October 12, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Will Utah Governor's Initial Support for Trump Hurt His Re-Election?
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Weinholtz said Tuesday that Donald Trump has a long history of mistreating women and that Gov. Gary Herbert only dropped his support for the Republican candidate to save himself from political fallout.
October 12, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Feisty Debate Showcases Wide Differences Between North Carolina's Candidates for Governor
In a hard-hitting and wide-ranging debate, Republican Pat McCrory and Attorney General Roy Cooper sparred over House Bill 2, their own records and the two major presidential candidates.
October 12, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In Unusual Move, Kansas Plans on Partisan Gridlock Next Year
Kansas lawmakers have set aside money for 10 extra days in their legislative session next year, expecting it to run 100 days.
October 12, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Jury Deadlocks in Trial of Albuquerque Cops Who Killed a Homeless Man
Jurors deliberating in the murder trial of two officers who shot and killed homeless camper James Boyd were not able to agree on a verdict.
October 12, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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San Antontio Police Will Be Punished for Trump Video
More than a dozen police officers violated city policy Tuesday when they appeared in a short video tweeted by GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump, officials said.
October 12, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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