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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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Common Core Revolt Goes Local
School districts from New Hampshire to Oregon are revolting against the coming Common Core tests.
October 24, 2014
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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In Rare Decision, Justice Ginsberg Corrects Her Texas Voter ID Dissent
Once again the U.S. Supreme Court is correcting its own record, but Wednesday marks the first time that the court has called attention to its own mistake with a public announcement.
October 23, 2014
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Christie Mocks Minimum-Wage Workers' Struggle
His slam comes as President Obama is making a new push to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10.
October 22, 2014
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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States Ease Laws That Protected Poor Borrowers
Over the last two years, lawmakers in at least eight states have voted to increase the fees or the interest rates that lenders can charge on certain personal loans used by millions of borrowers with subpar credit.
October 22, 2014
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bobby Jindal Restricts West African Travelers' Movements in Louisiana
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has signed an executive order requiring that state officials monitor travel to and from the countries most affected by Ebola in West Africa.
October 21, 2014
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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An Unwanted Endorsement from the NRA?
The National Rifle Association on Monday announced its endorsement of Republican Larry Hogan in Maryland’s gubernatorial contest, citing his “support and commitment to the Second Amendment.”
October 21, 2014
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Colorado's Edible Marijuana Ban Goes Up in Smoke
Colorado health authorities suggested banning many forms of edible marijuana, including brownies and cookies, then whipsawed away from the suggestion Monday after it went public.
October 21, 2014
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Ohio's Kasich Wants to Repeal Obamacare, but Not All of It
A political firestorm broke out Monday when the The Associated Press quoted Kasich as saying that Obamacare repeal was “not gonna happen.” That view is almost unheard of — at least in public — among most Republicans, let alone those who might run for the White House in 2016.
October 21, 2014
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Why Hundreds of School Board Elections Were Canceled in Arizona
When candidates run uncontested, the county's board of supervisors cancels the election to save money and then appoints the candidates to the post as if they were elected.
October 20, 2014
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Illinois Gubernatorial Candidates Fight over Education Funding
Whether education funding in Illinois rose or fell under Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn depends on whose money you’re talking about, and during what time period.
October 17, 2014
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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