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Dent, Garcia outline contrasting visions at forum
EPHRATA — Incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Dent and Democratic challenger Juan “Jerry” Garcia offered contrasting app…
Lawmakers considering whether to extend COVID voting rules
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — With a handful of special elections coming up, Connecticut lawmakers will likely soon decide whether to again give all eligible voters the option of voting absentee to avoid the polls during …
Senator proposes state takeover of K-12 school funding
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska lawmaker on Wednesday proposed a state takeover of K-12 public education funding as a way to lower property taxes.
Aid runs low for key Pennsylvania virus containment program
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Wolf administration officials said Wednesday that Pennsylvania does not have the money to maintain a key feature of its response to coronavirus outbreaks in the state's nursing homes, and are…
Environmentalists move toward lawsuit over fuel break plan
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Environmentalists have filed a notice of intent to sue the U.S government to block plans to build up to 11,000 miles (17,700 kilometers) of fuel breaks they contend would violate the Endangered Sp…
Kansas COVID-19 hospitalizations fall from last month's peak
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Coronavirus hospitalizations have fallen in Kansas from their high last month and staffing is under less strain as the shaky vaccine rollout gains momentum, although overall case numbers remain …
Oregon surpasses 1,700 coronavirus related deaths
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon on Wednesday surpassed 1,700 coronavirus related deaths since the start of the pandemic
Powerball jackpot hits $550M as Mega Millions grows to $750M
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Another night, another chance to win a giant lottery jackpot.
Officials: Suspect in 3 Puerto Rico policemen killings dead
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The man being sought in the killing of three police officers is the person recently found shot to death with a cardboard sign on his chest declaring him guilty, Puerto Rican authorities…
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A day of historic impeachment, a Capitol as armed encampment
WASHINGTON (AP) — The scene in the U.S. Capitol seemed jarringly disconnected. Inside the House chamber, the nation's lawmakers spoke with solemnity about democracy, the rule of law and the words of Abraham Lincoln…
Trump, in video released after 2nd impeachment for Capitol insurrection he fomented, disavows violence by supporters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump, in video released after 2nd impeachment for Capitol insurrection he fomented, disavows violence by supporters.
Ex-general is Cooper's choice for military affairs secretary
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A retired three-star Marine Corps general is Gov. Roy Cooper's choice as North Carolina's next military and veterans affairs secretary.
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Proposed corporate tax hike in California would aid homeless
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California coalition is proposing legislation to boost taxes on wealthy multinational corporations to raise more than $2 billion a year to house tens of thousands of homeless people, addressi…
GOP balks at Evers' special session on unemployment
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans balked Wednesday at Gov. Tony Evers' call for a special legislative session next week to pass his plan for upgrading the state's unemployment benefits system in the face of a massiv…