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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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'Hot Air' Balloon Rides Part of Michigan's Heated Medicaid Expansion Debate
Americans For Prosperity-Michigan, meanwhile, will offer free hot air balloon rides on Thursday in Kalamazoo and Caledonia. The Medicaid expansion opponents say the balloon rides will highlight the preponderance of "hot air" in the ongoing debate.
August 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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N.M. County Issues Gay Marriage Licenses Despite AG's Request Not to
At the end of the day, more than 40 gay couples had rushed to the County Clerk's office to get their marriage licenses after Clerk Lynn Ellins decided to issue same-sex marriage licenses in a surprise move that came as several legal challenges on the practice make their way through the courts.
August 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Taxes Off Minnesota Special Session's Agenda
The Minnesota Legislature returns to work next month for a one-day special session that will deal with disaster relief — and nothing else.
August 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Christie Names New Schools Superintendent in Camden
A 32-year-old education strategist who has worked in the public school systems in Newark, N.J., and New York City was introduced by Gov. Christie Wednesday as superintendent of Camden's school system, which is under state control.
August 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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San Diego Mayor Reaches Proposed Settlement in Sexual Harassment Suit
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner and the city reached a proposed settlement on Wednesday in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by his former press secretary, the city attorney told reporters.
August 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Charges Dropped in Former Florida Lt. Gov. Taping Case
The tangled criminal case that included allegations of widespread illegal taping and improper relationships in the office of former Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll is coming to an end.
August 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Obama to Propose Ranking, Funding Colleges by Affordability
President Barack Obama on Thursday will unveil a sweeping new plan for rating colleges based in part on affordability, with the goal of eventually linking those ratings to federal financial aid awards.
August 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Scott Brown Will Not Run for Mass. Governor in 2014
Former senator Scott Brown said late Wednesday he would not run for governor next year, ending months of uncertainty within the Republican Party and effectively sweeping a path to the nomination for 2010 gubernatorial nominee Charles D. Baker.
August 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Massachusetts Town's Entire Fire Department Resigns
Chief Robert DeCoteau, seven firefighters and two probationary firefighters submitted a group resignation letter to town officials on Tuesday in anticipation of the board moving to replace DeCoteau.
August 22, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New Yorkers Lose Homes to the Homeless, a Bright Spot for Detroit, and the Key to Increasing Home Values
All the public-sector management news you need to know.
August 21, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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