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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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Despite GOP Governor's Endorsement, Medicaid Expansion Fails in Wyoming
For the fourth year in a row, the Legislature has rejected extending Medicaid coverage to 20,000 low-income Wyomingites.
February 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In Common Core Era, States Still Define ‘Proficient’ Differently
The vast majority of states have adopted Common Core academic standards, but individual states are still setting different definitions of “proficient” on annual math and reading tests, according to a new study.
February 23, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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The Struggle to Sell Tap Water's Benefits in an Age of Flint
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, is making some public health messages harder to get across — namely, in most communities, the tap water is perfectly safe. And it is so much healthier than sugary drinks.
February 22, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In Texas Water Case, Win for Ranchers Is Loss for Cities
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday handed a victory to farmers, ranchers and other longstanding water rights holders by declining to take up a Brazos River case with widespread implications for future water battles in drought-prone Texas.
February 22, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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With Bush Out, Jacksonville Mayor Endorses Rubio
With former Gov. Jeb Bush out of the presidential race, Northeast Florida Republicans who backed him are choosing new candidates to support.
February 22, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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After South Carolina, Only One Governor Left in Presidential Race
One day after a fifth-place finish in the South Carolina Republican primary, Ohio Gov. John Kasich insisted his campaign was going to "just keep going."
February 22, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Kasich Signs Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood
Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed a bill Sunday prohibiting the state from contracting for health services with any organization that performs or promotes abortions, blocking government funds to Planned Parenthood.
February 22, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Ruling Redefines Who's a Resident of Minnesota
Minnesota residents who live part time elsewhere could see a dramatic jump in their tax bills as a result of a ruling Wednesday by the state Supreme Court.
February 19, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Oregon Poised to Pass Nation's Highest Statewide Minimum Wage
The Oregon House on Thursday approved historic increases to the minimum wage, rebuffing outcry from businesses to deliver what could be the highest statewide rate in nation.
February 19, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Thousands Protest Anti-Immigrant Bills at Wisconsin Capitol
Angered by bills in the state Legislature they consider anti-immigrant, thousands of Latinos and their allies descended Thursday on the state Capitol in what they hoped would be a persuasive show of unity and opposition.
February 19, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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