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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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Baltimore Lifts Curfew
After days of demonstrations and unrest, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake lifted the 10 p.m. curfew across the city, sparking a burst of celebrations.
May 04, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Kansas Schools Close Early as Tax Cuts Squeeze Revenue
Income-tax cuts in Kansas championed by Governor Sam Brownback have led to credit downgrades, political turmoil and deepening budget deficits.
May 04, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Feds Unveil Rules to Make Oil Trains Safer
The U.S. and Canadian governments on Friday unveiled a long-awaited new standard for the tank cars used to transport crude oil and ethanol that includes numerous safety improvements.
May 04, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
No one is above the law.
Marilyn J. Mosby, the state's attorney for Baltimore city, during a press conference to announce that all six police officers involved in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray will face criminal charges ranging from second-degree murder to assault.
May 04, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Christie Ally Pleads Guilty in Bridgegate Scandal
A former ally of Gov. Christie's pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to conspiracy in the George Washington Bridge lane closure scandal, admitting the closures were retribution against a local mayor for failing to endorse the Republican governor's 2013 reelection.
May 01, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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6 Baltimore Officers Charged in Freddie Gray's Death
All six Baltimore police officers involved in the arrest and transport of Freddie Gray, who was fatally injured while in police custody, will face serious criminal charges ranging from second-degree murder to assault, Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby said on Friday.
May 01, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Georgia One of Last States to Require Autism Coverage for Kids
Georgia Republicans who have long rejected the mandates in President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul managed to find one insurance requirement they could get behind.
May 01, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Pension Reform Partially Overturned by Oregon Supreme Court
The Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a key piece of the Legislature's 2013 reform work on the Public Employees Retirement System, setting the stage for a heavy financial cost to government agencies across the state while restoring lost benefits to retirees.
May 01, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Medicaid Expansion Dies in Louisiana
Legislative panels Wednesday killed yet another effort to allow Medicaid expansion in Louisiana.
May 01, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Montana Governor Signs Medicaid Expansion Law
Backers of Medicaid expansion celebrated in Helena Wednesday as Gov. Steve Bullock signed the bill extending the health coverage to an estimated 45,000 more Montanans.
May 01, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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