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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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Despite Lawsuits and Warnings, Wisconsin Pushes New Welfare Limits
Republican lawmakers and Gov. Scott Walker Tuesday are advancing separate new proposals to put new controls on public benefits, just weeks after federal officials said that some of Wisconsin's other recent changes in the food stamp program are out of compliance with federal rules.
November 05, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Michigan Passes Long-Awaited Road Funding Bills
Michigan motorists would typically pay about $20 more for their vehicle registration fees and spend about $1.17 more for a 15-gallon fill-up under fee and tax increases passed by the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives Tuesday, as part of a $1.2-billion road-funding plan.
November 05, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Why the Feds Gave Ohio a Grant, Then Said It Couldn't Be Spent
Federal regulators have placed a hold on a $71 million charter-school grant awarded to Ohio in September in response to concerns about the state Department of Education's rigging of charter-school evaluations.
November 05, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Texas' New Policy for Cities That Don't Cooperate With Federal Immigration
If Texas sheriffs do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities, they will face losing state grant money, Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday.
November 05, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Broken System Lets Problem Cops Jump From Job to Job
Law enforcement officers accused of sexual misconduct have jumped from job to job — and at times faced fresh allegations that include raping women — because of a tattered network of laws and lax screening that allowed them to stay on the beat.
November 05, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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How People Voted on Local Ballot Measures Across the Country
Social conservatives hailed the rejection of a gay rights measure in Houston. But progressives were able to claim victory elsewhere.
November 04, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Democrats, Women and LGBT Win Big in 2015 Mayoral Races
Most incumbents won re-election, while several cities elected their first female or openly gay mayors.
November 04, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Who Won? Who Lost? 2015 Statewide Race Results
Republicans took the night’s biggest prize, but Democrats also notched some victories.
November 04, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Financial Reports: Better Late Than Never?
States often fail to finish their annual reports in time for them to even matter. Some have found ways to speed up the process.
November 03, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Christie's Criticism of Obama Incites White House
Gov. Christie returned to Camden on Monday to praise the efforts of the county police force, pledging to stand with law enforcement while pushing his campaign-trail accusations that President Obama -- who was in New Jersey to address criminal justice reform -- has failed to support police.
November 03, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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