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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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Religious Freedom Bill Dies in Georgia
Georgia's brush with the "religious liberty" controversies engulfing Indiana and Arkansas appeared to fizzle Thursday as the end of lawmakers' annual legislative session approached without passage, putting off an issue likely to be back here next year.
April 06, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Kansas Becomes 6th State to Let Residents Carry Concealed Weapons Without a Permit
Kansans will be able to carry a concealed weapon without training under a bill signed by Gov. Sam Brownback on Thursday.
April 06, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Emails Show Ex-Gov. Kitzhaber Cleared Way for Fiancee's Conflicting Roles
Former Gov. John Kitzhaber was more active than previously known in clearing the way for fiancée Cylvia Hayes to be active in his administration even while working as a paid consultant to outside interests, according to newly released state emails.
April 06, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
I’ve yet to find a problem that can’t be solved with more work. It’s my personal philosophy.
Gina Raimondo, the first female governor of Rhode Island, talking about work-life balance.
April 06, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Judge Orders Ohio to Restore Medicaid Benefits to Some But Not All Who Lost Them
A federal court judge ordered Medicaid coverage continued or reinstated to several low-income Ohioans in a lawsuit against the state.
April 03, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Water Ruling Cuts Texas' Power in Droughts
A state appeals court has sided with farmers, ranchers and other longstanding water rights holders in a Brazos River case with widespread implications for future water battles in drought-prone Texas.
April 03, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Judge: California Must Fund Inmate's Sex-Change Operation
A federal judge Thursday ordered that a California prison inmate be allowed to undergo gender reassignment surgery.
April 03, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Madison, Wis., First in Nation to Ban Discrimination Against Atheists
In what is believed to be a first in the nation, the Madison City Council has voted to amend the city's equal opportunities ordinance to make "nonreligion" a protected class.
April 03, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Arkansas, Indiana Governors Sign Amended Religious Freedom Laws
The governors of Arkansas and Indiana on Thursday quickly signed revised versions of their respective religious freedom laws, hoping to quell a national uproar that united business leaders and gay rights activists who fought the measures as potentially discriminatory.
April 03, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Rhode Island Seeks Settlement in Pension Reform Case
A Superior Court judge has set a timeline to move forward with a settlement in the court case over the state pension overhaul.
April 03, 2015
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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