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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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Virginia Mayor Arrested in Meth-for-Sex Sting Resigns
A three-term northern Virginia mayor will resign after being arrested on drug charges, reports CBS affiliate WUSA-TV in Washington, D.C.
August 09, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Despite Ban, Kentucky Teachers Still Use Dangerous Restraint Method
The state's education commissioner has ordered Kentucky public school superintendents to immediately stop using a form of Aikido training to restrain students.
August 09, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Zika Fears Prompt Delaware to Pay for Poor People's Mosquito Repellent
Responding to the "serious public health threat" of the Zika virus, Medicaid will now pay for over-the-counter mosquito repellents when prescribed by a health professional, the state announced Friday.
August 09, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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George P. Bush, a Trump Holdout, Urges Support for Nominee
Land Commissioner George P. Bush, who has not endorsed Donald Trump, is now asking Texas Republicans to support the party's presidential nominee.
August 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Zika Tests Florida Governor's Leadership
A hurricane hasn't hit Florida on Gov. Rick Scott's watch, but he finds himself trying to guide the state through a more insidious and nearly invisible public health threat.
August 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Release of Chicago Shooting Video Reflects Change in Policy, Not Policing
As Chicago officials continue to try to repair the political damage and distrust sown by past police abuses, disturbing new video emerged Friday that illustrates how much has changed in recent months and how much has not.
August 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Obama's Budget Director Eyes Run for NYC Mayor
Shaun Donovan, President Barack Obama’s budget director, wants to run for mayor of New York City—and one of Michael Bloomberg’s top political hands is putting together a preliminary effort to draft him into the 2017 primary race against incumbent Bill de Blasio.
August 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Son of Kansas Lawmaker Dies on World's Tallest Water Slide
It was elected officials day Sunday at the Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas City, Kan., and the place teemed with lawmakers and their families, who received free admission and lunch and a day of fun.
August 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Virginia Mayor Arrested in Alleged Meth-for-Sex Scheme
Scott Silverthorne built a reputation as a civic pillar of Fairfax City, Va., over three decades, helping bring a park to the affluent suburb’s downtown and championing other improvements during his stints as a City Council member and mayor.
August 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Sexual Assault Training Now Required for Every College Student in Minnesota
Starting this fall, college students throughout Minnesota will be required to complete training on sexual-assault prevention within their first 10 days of school.
August 05, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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