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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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Christie Vetoes Minimum Wage Hike
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday vetoed legislation that would have nearly doubled New Jersey's minimum wage to $15 an hour in five years, calling the proposal a "radical increase" that would hurt businesses and consumers.
August 31, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Kentucky Pension System Invests <i>More</i> in Hedge Fund That Lost Money
One of the biggest investments held by the $14.9 billion Kentucky Retirement Systems is a hedge fund that's also one of its worst performers -- and yet the financially troubled agency is doubling down.
August 31, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Texas Sues County for Banning Guns in Courthouses
One way or another, the legality of Waller County's courthouse gun ban is heading to court.
August 31, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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How Cities Subsidize the National Rifle Association
After the shooting deaths of five Dallas police officers in June, Mayor Mike Rawlings and his police chief criticized the state's open-carry law, which was recently expanded to allow people to visibly carry handguns in a hip or shoulder holster.
August 31, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Maine Governor Addresses Resignation Rumors
Gov. Paul LePage took a step Tuesday toward atoning for his recent actions, but he also sent sharply conflicting signals about how he plans to respond to mounting pressure from Democrats and members of his own party.
August 30, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Taylor Swift Reports for Jury Duty
We bet Taylor Swift was over the moon when she got her jury duty summons in the mail.
August 30, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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After 2 Failed Presidential Runs, Rick Perry Joins 'Dancing With the Stars'
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry's is taking the Texas two-step to Dancing with the Stars, according to ET Online.
August 30, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In Montana Governor's Race, Ex-Employee Endorses Her Ex-Bosses' Opponent
A former top executive of RightNow Technologies, the Bozeman company founded by Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte, said her pick for governor is incumbent Democrat, Steve Bullock.
August 30, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Trump Fights D.C. for a Lower Tax Bill at His New Hotel
The city of Washington, D.C. is fighting Donald Trump's legal drive to cut his tax bills for the luxury hotel he's set to open in the Old Post Office Building next month.
August 30, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Illinois Governor Vetoes Bills That Would Help Low-Income Families and Caregivers
Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday used his veto powers on several bills aimed at increasing help for the state's most vulnerable, rejecting measures that would increase wages for workers who care for people with developmental disabilities and expand a child care program for low-income families.
August 30, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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