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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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Baltimore Cop Acquitted of All Charges in Freddie Gray Case
Baltimore Circuit Judge Barry Williams on Monday rejected the state's case against Officer Edward Nero, acquitting him on all counts for his role in the arrest of Freddie Gray.
May 24, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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A Verdict in Freddie Gray Trials Expected Today
Judge Barry G. Williams is scheduled to issue a ruling Monday in the case of Officer Edward Nero, one of six Baltimore police officers charged in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray. Nero, 30, is charged with second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and two counts of misconduct in office, all related to his role in Gray's initial detention and arrest on April 12, 2015.
May 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Better Pay for Prison Guards Leads to Less Turnover in South Dakota
South Dakota corrections officials said Wednesday that better pay for prison guards is helping to reduce turnover at its adult lock-up facilities.
May 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Bill to Criminalize Abortion
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has vetoed a measure that would have effectively banned abortion, the latest and most extreme state restriction in the nation.
May 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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First Openly Transgender Person Appointed to Local Board in Tennessee
In a week in which transgender issues have been debated nationally, an apparent first for Tennessee occurred on Tuesday when a transgender woman was appointed to a local government commission.
May 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Sanders Supporters Sue California to Extend Voter Registration
A federal lawsuit alleging widespread confusion over California's presidential primary rules asks that voter registration be extended past Monday's deadline until the day of the state's primary election on June 7.
May 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Zika Numbers in U.S. Spike With New Counting Method
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is changing the way it counts Zika cases — a move that triples the reported number of pregnant women with possible infections from the virus.
May 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Supreme Court Eases Deportation for Immigrants Who Break State Laws
The Supreme Court on Thursday made it easier for the government to deport immigrants who have committed crimes under state laws.
May 20, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Equal Pay? Louisiana Lawmakers Say No Way.
A day after a Louisiana House member proposed weight limit for strippers, a House committee, as expected, voted down Thursday legislation demanding equal pay for men and women.
May 20, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In Louisiana, Democratic Governor Hands Anti-Abortion Advocates a Victory
Louisiana will become the sixth state to make women wait three days before they can get an abortion.
May 20, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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