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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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Marijuana Legalization Qualifies for November Ballot in California
An initiative that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana in California officially took its place on the Nov. 8 ballot on Tuesday as its campaign took a commanding lead in fundraising to battle the measure's opponents.
June 29, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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GOP Voters Head to Polls to Pick Utah's Likely Next Governor
Gary Herbert is hoping Republican voters will help deliver him to another four-year term as Utah's governor by making him the GOP nominee over Overstock.com executive Jonathan Johnson.
June 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Portland Replaces Police Chief Under Investigation for Friend's Shooting
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales blamed "trial by media" as he announced Police Chief Larry O'Dea's retirement Monday, but he acknowledged that the fallout over O'Dea's off-duty shooting of a friend had caused "turmoil and confusion" that demanded a change in leadership.
June 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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A First Since 1983, California Governor Signs Budget Without a Single Veto
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a $122 billion state budget on Monday that puts $3.3 billion in the state's rainy-day fund -- $2 billion more than constitutionally required -- to bring the reserve to $6.7 billion.
June 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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$200 Million in the Hole, Louisiana Lawmakers Refuse Tax Reform
Gov. John Bel Edwards opened the second special legislative session of 2016 three weeks ago by warning lawmakers they needed to raise $600 million more in taxes and enact meaningful tax reform.
June 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Override Looms Over Missouri Governor's Gun Veto
Gun rights supporters began counting down to Sept. 14 on Monday after Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed a Republican-led plan to loosen state gun laws.
June 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Kansas, Hopefully, Averts Schools Shutdown
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed legislation Monday afternoon that is expected to satisfy the state's Supreme Court and keep schools open past June 30.
June 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Domestic Abusers Can Lose Gun Rights, Rules High Court
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected arguments by two Maine men and upheld a federal law prohibiting people convicted of domestic violence from owning guns, even if the assault that led to the charge was not intentional.
June 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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SCOTUS Overturns Ex-Gov. Bob McDonnell's Conviction
The Supreme Court on Monday overturned the bribery conviction of former Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell, saying prosecutors did not prove he took significant official actions in exchange for the $175,000 in gifts and loans he received from a wealthy businessman.
June 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Civics-Testing Movement Spreads to Missouri
Missouri high school students will need to pass a civics exam and public schools must set time aside daily for the Pledge of Allegiance, under a package of education measures Gov. Jay Nixon signed into law Wednesday.
June 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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