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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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Florida, With an Ulterior Motive, Helps D.C. Dig Out
Fifteen dump trucks from Florida headed out Wednesday to snow-covered Washington, D.C. wrapped with sunshine yellow messages that feature a hitchhiking Florida-bound snowman.
January 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Ferguson Releases Proposed Deal With Feds
The proposed agreement, negotiated over the course of months and behind closed doors, provides broad principles under which police officers should operate: Build community trust. Increase transparency. Strengthen accountability.
January 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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How Michigan Hopes to Fix Flint's Water Crisis
Under mounting pressure to rip out and replace lead pipes that connect an estimated 15,000 or more customers to main water lines, Gov. Rick Snyder said at a news conference Wednesday that the state first intends to make the existing pipes safe by rebuilding a protective coating between the lead and the water.
January 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Trump Gets Surprise Endorsement From South Carolina's Lieutenant Governor
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster endorsed Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Thursday.
January 28, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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7 Months Without a Budget, Illinois Governor Sticks to Pro-Business, Anti-Union Agenda
Gov. Bruce Rauner used his second State of the State address Wednesday to urge lawmakers to cast aside months of political and ideological gridlock and use "mutual respect" to move Illinois forward.
January 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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As Uber's Outcome Looms, Lyft Settles Lawsuit With Drivers
Lyft drivers suing for employee status have agreed to remain independent contractors under the terms of a settlement agreement reached late Tuesday night with the ride-hailing company.
January 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Having a Rainy Day Fund, But Not Knowing How to Spend It
Some states have millions in savings that they don't know when or how to use. A new report suggests ways to better manage their money.
January 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Chris Christie's 'Joke' That Fell Flat Among Flood Victims
So when New Jersey's governor asked whether he should grab a mop and head back to the Jersey Shore to help with the cleanup was he was just kidding?
January 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In Mississippi, Governor Wants to Tap Rainy Day Fund to Balance the Budget
Gov. Phil Bryant, facing the specter of sluggish revenue collections throughout the current fiscal year, announced cuts to various state agencies totaling $39.8 million.
January 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Red Light Cameras and Corruption: Ex-Chicago Official Convicted
In a sweeping victory for federal authorities, a jury wasted little time Tuesday before convicting John Bills on all 20 counts, finding that the former Chicago city official took up to $2 million in bribes and gifts in return for steering tens of millions of dollars in red light camera contracts to an Arizona company.
January 27, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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