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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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Former Arizona Lawmaker Held on Murder Charges in Alaska
A former Arizona state representative has been charged with first-degree murder Monday in the shooting death of a man at a remote cabin in southeast Alaska, according to court documents.
May 19, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Weeks Before Primary, Court Strikes Down Montana Campaign Contribution Limits
A federal judge on Tuesday struck down Montana's campaign contribution limits, just three weeks before the state's primary.
May 19, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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California Treasurer Launches 'Underdog' Bid for Governor
State Treasurer John Chiang's Tuesday entry into California's 2018 governor's race kicks off what is expected to be a fierce and crowded contest for the state's premiere political prize.
May 18, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In State Where Democrats Dominate the Governor's Office, Political Novice Wins GOP Nomination
Salem oncologist Bud Pierce defeated Allen Alley for the Republican bid to unseat Democratic Gov. Kate Brown in November.
May 18, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In Portland Mayor's Race, Ted Wheeler Wins by Large Margin
Front-runner Ted Wheeler won the race to become Portland's next mayor Tuesday night, securing enough votes to claim the election outright and avoid a protracted campaign into November.
May 18, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Chicago Mayor Hopes to Put Citizens in Charge of Police Oversight
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, under fire for months over how the city investigates excessive force allegations against Chicago police, plans to propose abolishing the city's beleaguered Independent Police Review Authority.
May 18, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Sanders Spars With Democrats Over His Supporters' Violence in Nevada
Bernie Sanders clashed with Democratic Party leaders Tuesday over violence that erupted over the weekend at the Nevada Democratic convention, which party official blamed on a disgruntled group of Sanders supporters.
May 18, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Inspired by Trump Protest, Arizona Redefines Free Speech
In a Phoenix suburb in March, protesters parked about two-dozen cars in the middle of the highway to stop drivers on their way to an outdoor rally for Donald Trump and Joe Arpaio, the controversial Arizona sheriff.
May 18, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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D.C. Gun Restrictions Put on Hold
In a strike against the District’s strict firearms laws, a federal judge has blocked the city’s police chief from requiring gun owners to prove they have a “good reason” to obtain a concealed carry permit.
May 18, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New Wellness Program Rules Elicit Mixed Reactions
Employers seeking to get workers to join wellness programs and provide medical information can set financial rewards – or penalties – of up to 30 percent of the cost for an individual in the company’s health insurance plan, according to controversial rules finalized by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Monday.
May 18, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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