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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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Ruling Gives Juvenile Murderers in Florida a Shot at Freedom
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday dramatically expanded the number of juveniles -- all of them convicted decades ago when the state still had a parole system -- who can now ask a judge to set them free.
May 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Judge Strikes Down Montana's Campaign Contribution Limits -- Then Reinstates Them Days Later
A judge reinstated voter-approved limits on the amount of cash Montana political parties can give to candidates on Thursday, nine days after he struck down those limits as unconstitutionally low and less than two weeks before Montana's primary elections.
May 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Feds Censure Maine Town Over Financial Records
The federal Securities and Exchange Commission has censured the town of York for failing to properly disclose information to investors about municipal bond sales in 2006-2008, but has agreed to a settlement that does not fine the town for its compliance failure.
May 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Ohio AG Accidentally Reveals His Run for Governor
Mike DeWine, the state attorney general and a former U.S. senator, confirmed Thursday what political prognosticators have reported for months: He’s running for governor.
May 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Local Police Force in Pennsylvania <i>Asks</i> Feds to Investigate Them
The U.S. Department of Justice detailed plans Thursday for its review of the Chester Police Department, one set to be the first fully independent and robust evaluation in the force's history.
May 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Atlantic City Rescue Plan Sent to Gov. Christie
The New Jersey Legislature on Thursday sent Gov. Chris Christie a pair of bills that would give Atlantic City until late October to develop a five-year financial plan that likely would necessitate deep budget cuts even with state aid.
May 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Buying a Gun in Ohio Just Got Easier
Ohio concealed-carry permit holders no longer need pass a federal background check to purchase firearms, the office of Attorney General Mike DeWine announced.
May 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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First-in-Nation 'Blue Lives Matter' Law Makes Police Hate-Crime Victims in Louisiana
There's a new movement percolating, a "Blue Lives Matter" push that seeks to raise penalties for violence against police and first responders but that also could serve as a controversial counter to the Black Lives Matter movement.
May 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Court: Death-Penalty Ban Extends to Connecticut Inmates Awaiting Execution
The Connecticut Supreme Court has upheld its decision to abolish the state's death penalty, including for inmates on death row.
May 26, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Right-to-Work Law Reinstated in Wisconsin
Right to work is back on the books in Wisconsin, at least temporarily.
May 26, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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