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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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Person Shot During Protest on Anniversary of Michael Brown's Death
A peaceful day of protest and remembrance dissolved into chaos late Sunday after shots were fired. St. Louis County police said an officer was involved in a shooting, but the circumstances were not immediately known.
August 10, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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DOJ Takes a Stance on Criminalization of Sleeping in Public
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a statement of interest Thursday in an ongoing lawsuit filed by several homeless people against the city of Boise over its ban on sleeping in public places.
August 07, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New Hampshire Governor Refuses to Declare Statewide Heroin Emergency
Gov. Maggie Hassan has declined a request from Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas that she declare a public health state of emergency over the heroin epidemic in the Queen City and the rest of the state.
August 07, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Court Upholds Madison's Gun Ban on Buses
A state appeals court on Thursday agreed with a Dane County judge who ruled last year that a Madison city policy banning guns on city buses does not violate Wisconsin's concealed carry law.
August 07, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Study: Voter ID Law Discouraged Even People <i>With</i> Proper Cards From Polls
Texas’ strict voter identification requirements kept many would-be voters in a Hispanic-majority congressional district from going to the polls last November — including many who had proper IDs — a new survey shows.
August 07, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Controversial Environmental Protection Chief Reappointed in Florida
Florida's chief land and water regulator won reappointment Wednesday from Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet, despite mounting public opposition to his plan for private money-making ventures at state parks.
August 07, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Court: Maine Governor's Vetoes Don't Count
Gov. Paul LePage's end-of-session gambit backfired Thursday, when the Maine Supreme Judicial Court said the governor has missed his chance to veto 65 bills.
August 07, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Yelp Adds Data on Doctors and Hospitals to Reviews
Most people turn to Yelp, the popular consumer review site and mobile app, when they're looking for a late-night takeout restaurant or a great spot for brunch.
August 07, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Some Medicaid Providers Are Banned in One State and Profiting in Another
About 12% of providers kicked out of their state Medicaid programs for fraud, integrity or quality issues are still participating in other states' Medicaid programs, according to a report released Tuesday by HHS' Office of Inspector General.
August 07, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Why Crime Is Up But Arrests Are Down in Philadelphia
Arrests by Philadelphia police dropped by 16 percent during the first half of 2015, the biggest plunge in six years, records show.
August 07, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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