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Auditor candidates discuss election integrity, public confidence
EPHRATA — Three Republican candidates are running for the position of Grant County Auditor: incumbent Shannon Fals…
Missouri Capitol boosts security as lawmakers cite concerns
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House approved new police powers for its security staff Tuesday, and extra law enforcement officers were called to help at the Capitol amid concerns that recent violence at t…
Edwards keeps same COVID-19 rules, urges work from home
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — With an unrelenting
Military leaders decry Capitol violence, saying it goes against military values and law, in memo to forces
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military leaders decry Capitol violence, saying it goes against military values and law, in memo to forces.
Leftover court bid to block Biden win in Nevada is dismissed
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A leftover legal bid by a conservative former state lawmaker to block certification of Democratic President-elect Joe Biden's win in Nevada has been dismissed.
Oklahoma governor's staffer faces heat for 'body bags' tweet
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A new member of Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s communications staff faced fierce criticism Tuesday for a tweet last week in which she praised a national Republican group for putting “House Democra…
Arizona man wrongfully accused of selling LSD settles suit
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona man who was wrongfully arrested on suspicion of selling LSD has reached a settlement with the city of Flagstaff that includes a $75,000 payment.
South Carolina AG faces complaint over election challenge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is facing a disciplinary complaint alleging he backed a “false and frivolous” lawsuit seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, accused…
Walz to deploy National Guard to protect Minnesota Capitol
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he plans to deploy the Minnesota National Guard to protect against potential threats to the state Capitol ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Prosecutor: I didn't know inauguration singer had open cases
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The new district attorney in New Orleans, Jason Williams, said he was unaware that a star performer at his inauguration ceremony had criminal cases pending.
Missouri House adds rules to allow virtual feedback on bills
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri state House on Tuesday adopted new rules to allow the public to weigh in on proposed bills virtually in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Kansas abortion opponents see mandate from 2020 elections
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Abortion opponents say elections last year that made the Kansas Legislature more conservative showed voters support putting a proposed anti-abortion amendment to the state constitution on the ba…
Bill would bar contributions from North Dakota governor
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A bill that would prohibit a North Dakota governor from giving cash or endorsing a member of the Legislature is getting a cool reception from both GOP and Democratic legislative leaders.
Grieving congressman leads effort to remove Trump after riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jamie Raskin's 25-year-old son, Tommy, killed himself on New Year's Eve and was buried the following Tuesday. A day later, a violent mob launched a deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol tha…
North Carolina lawmakers irritated over slow vaccine rollout
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Lawmakers said Tuesday in a meeting with North Carolina's top public health official that the state lacks organization, flexibility and needs to give better instructions to counties on how to a…
Democrat gets Pennsylvania Senate seat after GOP court loss
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republicans who control Pennsylvania’s state Senate said they will stop blocking a Democrat from taking his seat in the chamber after his unsuccessful GOP challenger lost another bid in court…