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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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California Lawmakers OK Gun-Control, Boy Scout Bills
California lawmakers Wednesday advanced a dozen gun-control measures, including background checks for ammunition buyers, and gave early approval to a tax penalty on the Boy Scouts for barring openly gay leaders.
May 30, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Oregon Prisons Get New Boss with Eye on Reforms
The Oregon Corrections Enterprises is a semi-independent state agency separate from the Corrections Department. Inmates work in furniture, metal fabrication and clothing factories. They also staff call centers handling customer service and telemarketing for private companies.
May 30, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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DNA Samples Now Required for Felony Arrests Under Nevada Law
The law is referred to as "Brianna's Law."
May 30, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Gov. McDonnell to Expedite Voting Rights Restoration for Ex-Felons in Virginia
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell said Wednesday that he is waiving the waiting period and automatically restoring the voting rights of non-violent felons who have completed their sentences and satisfied certain conditions.
May 30, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Which Governors Are Most Popular?
Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead takes the lead, while Rhode Island's Lincoln Chafee trails all of his other counterparts.
May 30, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New Jersey Paid Millions in Welfare to Prisoners
At least 20,000 inmates in New Jersey’s jails and prisons were improperly paid nearly $24 million in benefits by government programs over a two-year period, according to an audit by the state comptroller’s office.
May 30, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Ricin Laced in Threatening Letters to Mayor Bloomberg
Two letters that contained threats to Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg — one addressed to him, the other to a lobbyist who works on his gun control campaign — have tested positive for the deadly poison ricin, the authorities said on Wednesday.
May 30, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Rhode Island Gov. Chafee to Switch Political Parties for the 2nd Time
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee is set to join the Democratic Party — a switch the former Republican-turned-independent has said could boost his chances of winning a second term.
May 30, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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The Chicago Paradox
Despite its high murder rate, dysfunctional schools and aging transit, the central area of Chicago is growing faster than any other big city.
May 29, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Gun-Control Supporters Facing Recall Bids in Colorado
A handful of Democratic state lawmakers in Colorado face recall petition efforts in what looks to be the first wave of fallout over legislative votes to limit gun rights.
May 29, 2013
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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