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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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Secularism Prevails in L.A. County Seal Ruling
In a long-awaited ruling, a federal judge has sided with plaintiffs who argued it was unconstitutional for Los Angeles County supervisors to place a Christian cross on the county seal.
April 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Wyoming Launches Investigation Into Panama Papers Law Firm
Wyoming has launched an investigation tied to the massive data leak of the so-called "Panama Papers" that has drawn headlines and sparked outrage around the world.
April 07, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Rick Perry's Criminal Case Officially Dismissed
The criminal case against former Gov. Rick Perry was officially dismissed on Wednesday, weeks after Texas' highest criminal court ordered that it be dropped.
April 07, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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If States Let Citizens Pick Their Slogans...
This week's weather may justify a "cooler & warmer" slogan for Rhode Island, but our readers continue to answer our query: "Think you can do better?"
April 07, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In State Address, Kasich Offers Few New Ideas
Gov. John Kasich presented a case in support of his Ohio record--but played it safe by dodging presidential politics and not proposing major policy initiatives--as he delivered his sixth State of the State address Wednesday evening.
April 07, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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ACLU Sues Ohio Over Voter Purge
The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio filed suit Wednesday against Secretary of State Jon Husted, arguing that he is illegally removing eligible voters from voter registration rolls.
April 07, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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DeBeque, Colo.: The Financially Struggling Town Saved by Marijuana Sales
When the oil and gas industry tanked and plans for gambling crapped out, this conservative town of ranchers and roughnecks found salvation in an unlikely place.
April 07, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Atlantic City Passes Short-Term Plan to Avert Government Shutdown
Gov. Christie said he felt as if he were in Alice in Wonderland.
April 07, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Lessons From Georgia, the No. 1 Procurement State
The leaders of Georgia’s purchasing office on saving money, realizing the importance of data analysts and being underappreciated.
April 06, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bible-in-Schools and Medicaid Bills Mark Idaho Governor's First Vetoes of 2016
The governor vetoed his first two bills of the year Tuesday. One was a controversial measure to allow the use of religious texts in Idaho schools, and the other a funding bill meant to accompany a failed bill to apply for a Medicaid expansion waiver.
April 06, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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