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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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Kansas Gives Legal Immunity to Underage Drinkers Who Call 911
Underage drinkers can call 911 for medical help for themselves or another person without fear of being prosecuted for their illegal drinking.
February 24, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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After LGBT Protections Pass, North Carolina Speaker Vows to 'Correct This Radical Course'
After Charlotte's City Council voted to expand its protection of gay and transgender people Monday night, North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore said Tuesday that lawmakers will take steps "to correct this radical course."
February 24, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Anti-Muslim License Plate Removed From Roads in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety apologized Monday for issuing vanity license plates containing a slur against Muslims and said it will revoke them immediately after a photo of the plates caused a stir on social media over the weekend.
February 24, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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As Rural Hospitals Struggle, Their Labor and Delivery Units Are Dying Off
A few years ago, when a young woman delivered her baby at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, North Carolina, it was in the middle of a Valentine’s Day ice storm and the mountain roads out of town were impassable.
February 24, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Kasich Resists GOP Calls to Drop Out
With some in the GOP trying to stop billionaire Donald Trump from becoming the presidential nominee and Ohio Gov. John Kasich's 5th place finish in South Carolina this weekend, it was only matter of time for a headline like this: "GOP to Kasich: Get out."
February 24, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Philadelphia Mayor Endorses Clinton
Pennsylvania's April 26 Democratic primary election for president is nine weeks away but the campaign is coming to Philadelphia this week.
February 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Petition Approved to Recall Gov. Snyder Over Flint
After rejecting several similar petitions in recent weeks, the Board of State Canvassers on Monday approved a recall petition against Gov. Rick Snyder over the lead contamination of Flint's drinking water.
February 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Without Scalia, Supreme Court Divided Over Police Powers
The Supreme Court resumed hearing arguments Monday for the first time since Justice Antonin Scalia's unexpected death and immediately plunged into a heated dispute over police powers that underscored how the remaining eight justices might find themselves increasingly deadlocked this term.
February 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Charlotte OKs LGBT Protections Over State's Objections
After more than three hours of public comment and debate, the Charlotte City Council approved Monday new legal protections for gay, lesbian and transgender residents _ a decision that will likely provoke a battle with the General Assembly, which could nullify the city's historic vote.
February 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Meet Nevada’s Republican Party Pooper
He may be the most popular Republican in the country. So why does it feel like every GOP candidate is running in the other direction?
February 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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