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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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Alabama Sues Feds for Lack of Communication About Refugees
Gov. Robert Bentley on Thursday announced the state of Alabama is suing the federal government for non-compliance of the Refugee Act of 1980, which requires federal government to consult with state government before placing refugees in the state.
January 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Teachers Union Calls for Chicago Mayor to Resign
The Chicago Teachers Union has officially added its voice to those calling for Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to step down in light of the city's ongoing controversies over police tactics and accountability.
January 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Oregon Governor Tells Armed Protesters to 'Decamp Immediately'
Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday offered her strongest remarks yet on armed militants' six-day occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, calling the action "unlawful" and demanding the group "decamp immediately."
January 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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On Heels of Obama, Washington Governor Takes Gun-Control Action
Determined to lessen the toll of gun violence, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday the state will seek to strengthen background checks by improving information sharing among agencies and reduce suicides by implementing a statewide prevention plan.
January 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Maine Governor Makes Racially Charged Comments
Gov. Paul LePage made a racially charged comment in Bridgton on Wednesday night during one of his regular town hall meetings to promote his policy agenda.
January 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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California Governor Plans for the Worst in New Budget
By now, it could easily be called Gov. Jerry Brown's budget doctrine -- an insistence on only modest expansions in state services but liberal payments for one-time expenses and accumulated government debt.
January 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Sex Between Lobbyists, Lawmakers Would Be Publicized 'Gifts' Under Missouri Bill
A Republican state lawmaker has filed a measure that would list sex between lobbyists and lawmakers or their staff as gifts that must be reported to the state ethics commission.
January 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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NYPD Settles Lawsuit Over Muslim Surveillance
New York City officials on Thursday announced a landmark settlement of a sweeping 2013 lawsuit over NYPD surveillance of Muslims that alleged the police intelligence division unconstitutionally deployed informants and infiltrated mosques.
January 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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A New Era for NGA's Relations With Congress?
The National Governors Association had seen its influence on federal legislation decline in the past decade. But because of new leadership, things may be looking up.
January 07, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Michigan Limits When Public Officials Can Discuss Ballot Measures
Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill Wednesday afternoon that has local officials worried that they won't be able to inform the public about upcoming ballot issues.
January 07, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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