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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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Is a 40-Hour Workweek <i>Enough</i> in Government?
Not for most local officials. But they may not all be using their time wisely.
July 20, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Judge Lets Wisconsin Voters Without ID Cast Ballots in November
Paring back the state's voter ID law four months before the presidential election, a federal judge ruled Tuesday that Wisconsin voters without photo identification can cast ballots by swearing to their identity.
July 20, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Colorado Governor Being Considered for Clinton's VP
Gov. John Hickenlooper has made a short list of finalists for Hillary Clinton's running mate.
July 20, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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How John Kasich Made History in 2016
He escaped the curse of sitting governors who lose a presidential bid. Will he ride his statewide success into a national campaign again in 2020?
July 20, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Pennsylvania Hikes Cigarette Tax But Stays Last-Standing State With Tax-Free Cigars
The budget-balancing $1-per-pack cigarette tax increase that takes effect Aug. 1 will make Pennsylvania's $2.60 levy the 10th-highest in the nation. New Jersey's $2.70 per pack is ninth.
July 20, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In Swing-State Virginia, Battle Over Felons Voting Goes to Court
Virginia's legislative and executive branches took their fight over felon voting before the state's highest court Tuesday in a case that could redefine a governor's power to restore civil rights and sway the 2016 presidential race.
July 20, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Washington Superintendent Sues 7 School Districts and the State
State schools chief Randy Dorn has filed a lawsuit against seven school districts alleging that they illegally rely on local levies to fund basic education, including teacher salaries.
July 20, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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13% Jump in California Health Premiums Could Reverberate Throughout U.S.
California’s Obamacare premiums will jump 13.2 percent on average next year, a sharp increase that is likely to reverberate nationwide in an election year.
July 20, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Amid LGBT Controversy, North Carolina Restores Right to Sue for Discrimination
Gov. Pat McCrory on Monday signed into law legislation restoring employees’ right to claim in state court that they were fired for discriminatory reasons.
July 20, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Fact-Checking Christie's Case Against Clinton
Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, whom Donald J. Trump passed over to be his running mate, was one of the stars of the Republican convention’s second night on Tuesday, delivering a detailed case against Hillary Clinton with a prosecutorial zeal.
July 20, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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