✕

Internet Explorer 11 is not supported

For optimal browsing, we recommend Chrome, Firefox or Safari browsers.
GOVERNING Avatar Logo

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.

Archive
California's Oil and Gas Leader Resigns
Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday accepted the resignation of Steven Bohlen, who has supervised California's troubled Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources for the last 18 months.
December 01, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
Online Veterinarians Lose Legal Battle Against Texas
A Texas veterinarian who offered pet-care advice online lost a battle against state regulators on Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear his case.
December 01, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
Texas Threatens to Sue Groups That Welcome Refugees
Texas officials are escalating their opposition to Syrian refugees with a new message aimed specifically at resettlement groups that have indicated they will accept people fleeing the war-torn country: change your mind or risk getting sued by the state.
December 01, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
Newly Elected Alaska Mayor Found Dead
Juneau Mayor Greg Fisk was found dead at his home in Juneau Monday, police said.
December 01, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
To Avert Government Shutdown, Luzerne County, Pa., Borrows $20 Million
The stress of a threatened Luzerne County government shutdown was lifted Monday, spreading a sense of jubilation throughout the courthouse.
December 01, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
Ex-New York Speaker Convicted of All Corruption Counts
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was convicted Monday of federal corruption charges, ending the legendary Albany power broker's political career in disgrace and giving Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara a signal victory in his crusade to clean up the Capitol.
December 01, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
Medicaid Managed Care Leaves $1 Billion Hole in California Budget
California lawmakers are staring down a $1.1 billion hole in next year’s health budget after failing to come up with a way to replace the state’s “managed care organization tax” on health insurance plans that serve Medi-Cal managed care recipients.
November 30, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
As First Freddie Gray Trial Begins, Baltimore Prepares for Protests
Seven months ago, Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby shocked the nation by announcing a range of criminal charges against six police officers in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray.
November 30, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
Planned Parenthood Shooting Prompts Increased Security in At Least 2 States
California and New York both beefed up security.
November 30, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
Teen Loses Climate Change Lawsuit But Vows to Keep Fighting
Hallie Turner, the 13-year-old girl who took North Carolina to court over climate change, received disappointing news the day before Thanksgiving.
November 30, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Load More
gov-footer-logo-2024.png
GT-footer-logo.png
II-footer-logo.png
NAV-footer-logo.png
CDG-footer-logo.png
CDE-footer-logo.png
CPSAI-footer-logo.png
EM-footer-logo.png