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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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West Virginia Heads Into Special Session to Close Budget Shortfall
A special session to enact the 2016-17 state budget will begin next week, despite a lack of consensus in the Legislature on how to close a $270 million budget shortfall, the governor's office announced Monday.
May 12, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Jury Indicts Ex-Cop Who Killed Unarmed Black Man on Video
Michael Slager, the former North Charleston white police officer charged with the fatal shooting of an unarmed African-American man, was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday.
May 12, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Study: Autism Insurance Mandates Are 'Necessary But Not Sufficient'
Forty-four states and the District of Columbia have laws on the books requiring health insurers to cover autism treatments.
May 12, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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With Gas Shortages Feared, Emergency Declared in Wisconsin
An ongoing, two-monthlong shutdown of the only fuel pipeline between Milwaukee and Green Bay has pushed more fuel tanker trucks onto main highways and prompted Gov. Scott Walker to declare an energy emergency.
May 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Richest Man in West Virginia Wins Democratic Primary for Governor
Jim Justice -- coal operator, resort owner, political newcomer and West Virginia's richest man -- won the Democratic primary for governor Tuesday, riding a campaign message of optimism and personal business success, fueled by millions of dollars of his own money.
May 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Kansas Suspends Preparation for EPA Climate Rules
Kansas is suspending its work on a plan for complying with federal regulations meant to combat climate change by reducing carbon emissions from power plants.
May 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New Birth Control Law Makes Maryland a Leader
Advocates say a new Maryland law will place the state at the forefront of efforts to require insurance plans to offer birth control at no out-of-pocket cost, expanding access to women and men who want to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
May 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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HHS Launches Design Contest for a Medical Bill People Can Actually Understand
Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell on Monday kicked off a contest to design a medical bill that is “simpler, cleaner, and easier for patients to understand.”
May 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Texas Superintendent Refuses Lt. Gov.'s Call to Resign Over Transgender Bathroom Policy
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick continued his attack on Fort Worth school leader Kent Scribner over his transgender bathroom policy, saying the superintendent is not a "social engineer" and should focus on education.
May 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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California Makes Some Drought Rules Permanent While Easing Others
California's historic drought is bound to come to an end. But the conservation efforts that have become habit for many after four dry years aren't likely to go away -- the governor is making sure of that.
May 10, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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