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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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Alabama Governor Denies Sexual Affair With Staffer But Admits He 'Made a Mistake'
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, responding to allegations from the former head of the state's law enforcement agency, said Wednesday afternoon that he made inappropriate remarks to a senior female staffer but denied participating in a "physical, sexual relationship."
March 24, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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At Epicenter of HIV's Growth, Florida Legalizes Needle Exchanges
Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday signed into law a needle exchange program to combat HIV in Miami-Dade County and new requirements that rape kits be tested within 120 days.
March 24, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Disney Threatens to Boycott Georgia If Governor Signs Anti-LGBT Bill
Delivering a potentially serious blow to one of the fastest growing production hubs in the country, Walt Disney Co. is threatening to no longer film in the state of Georgia if an anti-gay bill is signed into law there.
March 24, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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North Carolina Prohibits Cities' Passage of LGBT Protections
he North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday approved and sent to the governor a bill that would prevent local governments from passing nondiscrimination ordinances and from opening bathrooms for people to use based on the gender with which they identify.
March 24, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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After 9-Month Budget Standoff, Pennsylvania Governor Surrenders
Gov. Tom Wolf said this afternoon he will allow an appropriations bill to complete this year's state budget to become law without his signature.
March 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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FDA Adds 'Black Box' Warning to Painkillers
The nation's prescription opioid and heroin abuse epidemic took center stage in Washington on Tuesday as the White House, Congress and regulatory agencies all weighed in on the issue that has captured the attention of Democrats and Republicans.
March 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Minimum Wage Measure Qualifies for California Ballot, But Voters May Not Get a Say Anyway
State lawmakers now face a political ultimatum over California's minimum wage: quickly take action to boost it above the current $10 an hour, or stand aside for a fall campaign in which voters are urged to do it themselves.
March 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bus Surveillance Stirs Controversy
When passengers board a public bus in Maryland, chances are they’re not only on camera, but their conversations are being recorded as well.
March 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Hackers Target Hospitals for Ransom
Hackers demanded a ransom from two more Southern California hospitals last week and federal authorities are investigating the case.
March 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Sarah Palin Signs On to Be the Next 'Judge Judy'
Sarah Palin is ready to bring her folksy, backwoods wisdom to court.
March 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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