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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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Marijuana Measure Blocked From Local Ballot in Kansas
Wichita's marijuana ballot initiative has been struck down by the Kansas Supreme Court.
January 22, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Facing Possible $1 Billion Shortfall, Massachusetts Governor Sticks to No-New-Taxes Pledge
Forecasting his second year in the Corner Office, Gov. Charlie Baker stood by his vow to hold the line on taxes even as storm clouds gather for the state's finances, offering a series of proposed tweaks to state government -- and reminders of his nuts-and-bolts approach -- in his first State of the Commonwealth address last night.
January 22, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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California Governor Calls for New Taxes to Fund Roads
California needs to stay focused on building a reserve fund for an inevitable recession and anticipate that new taxes will be needed to pay for crumbling roads and bridges, Gov. Jerry Brown said in a State of the State speech Thursday that was big on chores, short on glamour.
January 22, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Michelle Obama Praises L.A.'s Efforts to End Veteran Homelessness
First Lady Michelle Obama urged the nation's mayors Thursday to redouble efforts to ease homelessness among military veterans in a speech that both highlighted progress and underscored the magnitude of the problem.
January 22, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Maryland Democrats Overturn 5 of GOP Governor's Vetoes
Having a marijuana pipe or rolling papers won't be a crime in Maryland any longer.
January 22, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In Blizzard's Anticipation, D.C. Shuts Down
With an epic blizzard virtually certain to pummel the Washington area this weekend, Metro threw up a white flag Thursday, announcing that it will shut down the nation’s second-busiest subway and all bus service Saturday and Sunday in a move that apparently is unprecedented in the transit system’s 40-year history.
January 22, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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How States Have Made It Easier to Sign Up for Medicaid
Getting on Medicaid has never been so easy.
January 22, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Blasting State and Local Response to Flint Water Crisis, EPA Takes Over
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in an emergency order Thursday that it plans to take over lead sampling in Flint, Mich., after sharply criticizing local and state officials in the handling of the city's water crisis, saying repeated delays and a lack of transparency continue to pose "an imminent and substantial" danger to residents.
January 22, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Court: States Must Follow Emissions Rule During Legal Battle
A federal court has declined to put President Barack Obama's Clean Power Plan on hold, meaning Kentucky and other states that sued to block it must comply with it until the legal challenges are resolved.
January 22, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
State of State Flint Water
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<i>The Week in Politics</i>: Flint Fallout, Corruption in Court and One State's New Supermajority
The most important election news and political dynamics impacting states and localities.
January 21, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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