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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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Illinois Refuses to Add Conditions to Medical Marijuana List
Illinois will not expand the list of conditions that qualifies people to get medical marijuana, Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration announced Friday.
February 01, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Popular Iowa Governor Compliments Christie, But Stops Short of Endorsement
On the eve of the caucuses that kick off the presidential nominating process, Iowa's popular governor gave New Jersey's Gov. Christie a tacit nod of approval by introducing him to voters here as a "great friend of mine" who had helped the GOP expand its power across the country.
February 01, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Court Sends Warning to Movie Producers Who Want to Film in Texas
A Texas appeals court ruled Friday that the Texas Film Commission acted within its authority when it decided after the release of the film "Machete" to deny its producers state incentives.
February 01, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Democrats and Republicans Strike a Deal on Guns in Virginia
Republican legislators have struck a deal with Gov. Terry McAuliffe to maintain concealed-carry permit deals with at least 25 states, and to take guns from domestic violence offenders who are under permanent protection orders.
February 01, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Small Group of Cops Repeatedly Cost Chicago Millions
Officers Sean Campbell and Steven Sautkus were patrolling their quiet beat on Chicago's Southwest Side in April 2014 when they saw the driver turn without flashing his signal early enough.
February 01, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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After Weeklong Hunt, Jail Examines How California Prisoners Escaped
Two of the three inmates who escaped from an Orange County jail were booked early Sunday morning into the Santa Ana detention facility from which they had fled, marking the end of an eight-day manhunt by federal and local law enforcement officials.
February 01, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Minnesota Governor Hospitalized
Gov. Mark Dayton was taken to Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Sunday after he fainted at a political event, and he was expected to be hospitalized overnight for observation, officials in the governor's office said.
February 01, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Kasich and Christie Trail Candidates in Campaign Funding
Gov. John Kasich will enter the crucial final days of the New Hampshire Republican presidential campaign with less money to spend on TV advertising than key GOP contenders he is trying to finish ahead of in the Feb. 9 primary.
February 01, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Will Online Polls Revolutionize Elections?
Most political polls are still conducted over the phone, but they're becoming more problematic and less accurate. That's why online polls have emerged.
January 29, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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FBI Releases Video Showing Fatal Shooting of Oregon Protester
The FBI released video Thursday that shows law enforcement during a traffic stop this week fatally shooting one of the armed men who occupied an Oregon wildlife refuge.
January 29, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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