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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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Feds Approve Alabama's Switch to Medicaid Managed Care
The federal government gave Alabama the go-ahead to change the delivery of Medicaid and move to a managed care system advocates hope will control cost growth and lead to better outcomes.
February 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Despite Mass Arrests of Top Officials, Texas Town Hopes for Better Future
In several ways, Councilman Joel Barajas has been completely alone.
February 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Maine Governor Names Himself Education Commissioner
Gov. Paul LePage suggested Thursday that he plans to take over the title, at least, of education commissioner rather than put forward another nominee to fill the role.
February 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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The Controversial Firing of California's Coastal Commission Chief
For the first time in its 44-year history, the California Coastal Commission on Wednesday fired its executive director _ a decision made despite an overwhelming show of public support for the land use agency's top official.
February 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Michigan Governor's Budget Focuses on Flint Water and Detroit Schools
Michigan faces two unique challenges -- the Flint public health crisis and the financial meltdown at Detroit Public Schools -- that require immediate attention in the 2016-17 state budget, Gov. Rick Snyder said in a presentation to lawmakers Wednesday.
February 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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State and Local Health Spending Flat in First Year of Medicaid Expansion
Health care spending by state and local governments changed by the second smallest rate on record in 2014, a year in which millions of Americans gained health insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s expansion of state Medicaid programs.
February 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Years Later, Ex-L.A. County Sheriff Admits to Lying During Corruption Probe
Retired Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca pleaded guilty Wednesday to lying to federal investigators, a stunning reversal for the longtime law enforcement leader who for years insisted he played no role in the misconduct that tarnished his agency.
February 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Christie Ends Presidential Campaign
After striking out on a months-long quest for the White House -- and laying groundwork for years prior -- the governor suspended his presidential campaign Wednesday following a disappointing finish in the New Hampshire primary.
February 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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More Felons Get Voting Rights in Maryland
More than 40,000 recently released Maryland felons will regain the right to vote in time for this year's election.
February 10, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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3 Massachusetts Justices Step Down in 3 Weeks
A third Supreme Judicial Court justice in the matter of weeks announced her retirement today, further clearing the seven-member bench and allowing Gov. Charlie Baker to reshape the state's highest court.
February 10, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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