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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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2 More Health Insurers Drop Arizona Customers
Two major health insurance companies, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Health Net, will drop Affordable Care Act plans next year in Maricopa and Pinal counties, forcing tens of thousands of consumers to switch plans next year.
June 30, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Some States Ease Privacy Concerns for Young Adults Still on Parents' Health Plan
The health law opened the door for millions of young adults to stay on their parents’ health insurance until they turn 26. But there’s a downside to remaining on the family plan.
June 30, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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D.C. Schools Chief Stepping Down, Leaving Legacy of Progress
D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson, who built a national reputation for shepherding a troubled school district through rapid improvements, announced Wednesday that she will step down from her post in the fall.
June 30, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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After Texas Ruling, Supreme Court Refuses Other Abortion Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from Wisconsin of a federal appeals court ruling that struck down the state's law placing restrictions on abortion providers. But state lawmakers pledged new abortion-related bills during the next legislative session.
June 30, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Day After Oakland Bans Coal Exports, Developer Changes Tone
The Oakland City Council has made its move, effectively blocking a developer's plan to ship massive amounts of coal from the city's port.
June 30, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Court Approves Kansas' School Funding Law, But the Battle Isn't Over
The Kansas Supreme Court has given its blessing to school funding legislation passed in a special session last week.
June 29, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Instead of Selling Guns, Seattle Police Will Start Destroying Them
The Seattle Police Department will begin melting down its unused guns rather than selling them, ending a practice that brought in about $30,000 a year.
June 29, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Utah Governor Wins GOP Primary by Huge Margins
Gov. Gary Herbert was the clear victor in Tuesday's primary fight for the Republican Party's nomination against Overstock chairman Jonathan Johnson, who mounted an insurgent libertarian assault on the conservative incumbent.
June 29, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Latest Appointment Gives Minnesota Supreme Court a Female Majority
Gov. Mark Dayton has selected Fourth Judicial District Judge Anne McKeig as the next Minnesota Supreme Court justice, giving the state's highest court its first American Indian jurist and its first female majority since 1991.
June 29, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Judge: Mississippi Clerks' Religious Beliefs Don't Matter When Issuing Gay Marriage Licenses
A federal judge on Monday ruled that clerks in Mississippi may not recuse themselves from issuing marriage licenses to gay couples based on religious beliefs, despite a bill passed by the state legislature intended to carve out that exception for them.
June 29, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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