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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.

News in Numbers
17 out of 19
Politicians facing allegations of abuse or sexual misconduct who won reelection bids last week. As of Friday morning, one race was still undecided.
November 09, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
I recognize that District Attorney Singas' decision not to prosecute does not mean I have done nothing wrong. I accept full responsibility for my conduct in my relationships with my accusers, and for the impact it had on them.
Former New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, on the news that he will not face criminal charges for allegations of physically abusing several women he dated.
November 09, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
I knocked on thousands of doors. I did it with swollen ankles and two lives inside of me.
Jennifer Carroll Foy, who was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates last fall and was pregnant with twins while campaigning.
November 08, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
14
States where Democrats have a "trifecta" -- control of the state House, Senate and governor's office. They solidified power on Tuesday in Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico and New York. Republicans have 22 trifectas, including in Alaska, which they captured on Tuesday.
November 08, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Who Needs a Desk? Tennessee Takes Telework to the Max
The state's new approach to the workplace goes far beyond traditional telecommuting. It's not only making employees and managers happier, it's saving the state millions of dollars.
November 08, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
In Georgia, Kemp Resigns as Secretary of State While Abrams Hopes for a Runoff
Republican Brian Kemp on Thursday resigned as Georgia's secretary of state, saying he needs to start the work of transitioning to the state's top office after earning a "clear and convincing victory" at the ballot box.
November 08, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
For the next two years, Washington, D.C., may be the 'Broadway' of political theater, but states will likely be the main stages for numerous political productions.
Aubrey Jewett, a political scientist at the University of Central Florida.
November 07, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
$3.2 billion
Net worth of J.B. Pritzker, the governor-elect of Illinois. Once he takes office, he will be the richest sitting politician in the country, surpassing President Trump, whose net worth is $3.1 billion.
November 07, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
Across our state, folks are opening up the dreams of voters in absentee ballots.
Stacey Abrams, the Democratic candidate for Georgia governor, announcing on early Wednesday morning that she refuses to concede in her race against Republican Ron DeSantis.
November 07, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
1914
The last time only one state legislature was under divided control in the entire country, which is the case after Tuesday's elections.
November 07, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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