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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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On New Gun Law, Los Angeles Tells NRA to 'Bring It On'
Defying sharp warnings from gun rights groups, Los Angeles thrust itself into the national debate over gun control Tuesday, as city lawmakers voted unanimously to ban the possession of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.
July 30, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Congressman Fattah Indicted on Charges Stemming From 2007 Mayor's Race
U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah and four associates were indicted Wednesday on racketeering conspiracy charges stemming from several alleged schemes to misuse campaign funds and hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal grant money to further their political and financial interests.
July 30, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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California and New York Passed Affirmative Consent Laws, But Are Students Really Asking?
Tyler Frahme, a University at Albany junior, had never even heard of affirmative consent, the unequivocal O.K. to sex that is mandated by state law.
July 30, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Ex-Virginia Gov. Gilmore Joins 2016 GOP Field
Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore officially became the GOP field’s 17th candidate Wednesday.
July 30, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Right-to-Work Applies to State Employees, Rules Michigan Court
The Michigan Supreme Court, in an opinion that has the effect of making state employees subject to Michigan's 2012 right-to-work law, ruled Wednesday that Michigan's Civil Service Commission never had the authority to impose union fees on state workers, even before the controversial law was passed.
July 30, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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As He Undergoes Chemo, Maryland Governor Touts Baldness
Gov. Larry Hogan is sporting a new bald look as he undergoes chemotherapy treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
July 29, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bloomberg, Out of Office, Still Has Influence Over Schools
Former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has been out of office for a year and a half, but his influence over New York schools is practically as strong as ever.
July 29, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New Jersey to Equip State Troopers With Body Cameras
The New Jersey State Police will spend $1.5 million to purchase body cameras for 1,000 troopers, Gov. Christie's office said Tuesday.
July 29, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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From Army Man to Transportation Chief to Author: North Carolina's Tony Tata Resigns
Former Durham mayor Nick Tennyson has been named acting secretary of the N.C. Department of Transportation following the Tuesday resignation of Secretary Tony Tata.
July 29, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Not Winning in Legislature, Washington Governor Will Impose Emissions Cap
Frustrated by legislative inaction on climate, Gov. Jay Inslee plans to wield his administration's executive authority to impose a binding cap on carbon emissions in Washington state.
July 29, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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