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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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Jail Worker Arrested for Allegedly Helping California Inmates Escape
A 44-year-old woman who allegedly aided three inmates who made a daring escape from Orange County's largest jail was arrested Thursday, officials said.
January 29, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Ohio Lawmaker Questions Whether His Female Opponent Should Be a Mom <i>and</i> a Politician
A member of the Ohio Senate's GOP leadership team is drawing fire after questioning whether his opponent, a woman with young children, could handle being away from home while serving in the state legislature.
January 29, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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After 21 Years as Mayor and a Few in Prison, Buddy Cianci Dies
Providence mourned the death yesterday of its beloved rascal, former Mayor Vincent A. "Buddy" Cianci Jr., the wisecracking political rogue who was widely credited with revitalizing the city during two stints in office that were cut short by criminal charges and a prison sentence for corruption. He was 74.
January 29, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Feds Clarify Confusion Over Health Care After an Out-of-State Move
After the open enrollment period ends on Sunday for buying coverage on the health insurance marketplaces, people can generally sign up for or switch marketplace plans only if they have certain major life changes, such as losing their on-the-job coverage or getting married. Following insurance industry criticism, last week the federal government said it will scrutinize people’s applications for such “special enrollment periods” more closely, including one of the most commonly cited reasons — relocating to a new state.
January 29, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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As Residents Drank Toxic Water, State Workers in Flint Got Purified Water for Over a Year
In January 2015, when state officials were telling worried Flint residents their water was safe to drink, they also were arranging for coolers of purified water in Flint's State Office Building so employees wouldn't have to drink from the taps, according to state government emails released Thursday by the liberal group Progress Michigan.
January 29, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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States at a Crossroads on Criminal Justice Reform
After two decades of “tough on crime” policies, many states are taking a hard look at the way people are charged, how much time they serve, and what happens when they are released from prison.
January 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Medical Marijuana Back on the Ballot in Florida
Medical marijuana is back on the Florida ballot.
January 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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California Governor Backs Ballot Measure to Release Some Prisoners Early
Gov. Jerry Brown is putting his weight and likely his campaign war chest behind a November ballot initiative that would allow inmates to get out of prison earlier and require judges, not prosecutors, to decide whether to charge juveniles as adults.
January 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Utah Governor Pushes Education, Health-Care Goals in State Address
Utah has never been stronger and should serve as a model for the rest of the nation, Gov. Gary Herbert boasted in his annual State of the State address, while calling on lawmakers to do more to address health care for low-income residents, to improve air quality and to help provide opportunities in rural Utah.
January 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Remaining Oregon Protesters Warn of 'Armageddon,' But Leader Urges Them to Go Home
A day after the arrest of armed occupiers of a national wildlife refuge turned deadly, authorities surrounded the isolated outpost as a final band of holdouts broadcast vows to fight to the death.
January 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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