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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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Florida Legislators Vote Down Special Session on 'Stand Your Ground'
Florida's Republican-controlled Legislature is coming out solidly against a special session to repeal the state's "stand your ground law."
August 15, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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RGA Fundraising Far Exceeding DGA’s
The Republican Governors Association significantly outpaced its Democratic counterpart on the fundraising front in the first six months of 2013 — outraising the Democratic Governors Association haul by about $10 million.
August 15, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New Law Expands Green Infrastructure in Illinois
The new law expands the list of measures cities and villages can implement — and pay for with special assessments, tax dollars or both — to prevent flooding. It now includes green alternatives such as green roofs, rain gardens, native planting and constructed wetlands.
August 15, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Costly Legal Fight Brewing for Georgia over Water Rights
Gov. Nathan Deal on Wednesday warned Florida that Georgia is ready for a new fight over regional water rights and vowed the state “will not roll over.”
August 15, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Christie Cracks Down on Child Pornography
Gov. Chris Christie today signed a bill that significantly strengthens New Jersey's child pornography laws, bringing them closer to much tougher federal laws.
August 15, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
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The number of states that expect drops in general fund revenue in fiscal year 2014, according to a new National Conference of State Legislatures report.
August 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
Not everything in life is for sale nor should it be.
California Gov. Jerry Brown's explanation for vetoing a bill that would have allowed women to sell their eggs for medical research.
August 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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What's the Latest in Pension Reform?
We examine proposals still brewing in legislatures, how already-enacted reforms are playing out, and the model based on one of the world's strongest pension systems that a Canadian province is using to keep costs under control.
August 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Minnesota Governor Issues Ultimatum for Special Session
Gov. Mark Dayton delivered an ultimatum to GOP legislators Tuesday: He won’t call a special session unless they agree to limit its scope to approving disaster relief and repealing a much-criticized tax on farm machinery repairs.
August 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Sierra Club Accuses Christie Administration of Hiding Its Own Report on Climate Change
The New Jersey chapter of the Sierra Club is accusing the Christie administration of ignoring and hiding its own report on climate change.
August 14, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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