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Commissioner candidates discuss what distinguishes themselves
EPHRATA — Four Republican candidates are seeking election to Grant County Commissioner Position 3 in the upcoming …
Michigan electors cast 16 votes for Biden
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan electors cast 16 votes Monday for President-elect Joe Biden, who reclaimed the battleground state for Democrats on his way to winning the White House.
Navajo Nation reports 183 additional coronavirus cases
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation has reported 183 additional COVID-19 cases with two deaths from the virus as of Sunday night.
Iowa's 6 Republican electors formally cast vote for Trump
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's six Republican electors cast their votes for President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence on Monday, affirming their win in an election that saw record turnout and victories i…
GOP leaders act as electors, cast Kansas' 6 votes for Trump
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican Party officials representing Kansas in the Electoral College quickly and quietly cast the state's six votes for President Donald Trump during a drama-free meeting on Monday that belie…
North Carolina awards 15 electoral college votes to Trump
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina awarded its 15 electoral votes to President Donald Trump on Monday, following the will of the people in a state where the Republican won a narrow victory.
Massachusetts electors to cast 11 state votes for president
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts electors will meet Monday afternoon to cast the state’s 11 electoral votes for president and vice president.
Rhode Island casts 4 Electoral College votes for Biden
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island officially cast its four Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden on Monday.
Minnesota lawmakers to vote on aid for businesses, workers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers convene Monday to try to pass a $216 million relief package aimed at businesses and workers who took the biggest hit from a four-week “pause” that Gov. Tim Walz ordered as inc…
Maricopa County receives its 1st shipment of virus vaccine
PHOENIX (AP) — The first shipment of the coronavirus vaccine has arrived in Maricopa County.
Vermont casts 3 electoral votes for President-elect Biden
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont’s three representatives to the Electoral College cast the state’s presidential ballots for President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday.
Pennsylvania casts 20 electoral votes for Joe Biden
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania on Monday cast its 20 electoral votes for Democrat Joe Biden, the native son whose win in the state last month cemented his victory over President Donald Trump.
Arizona Electoral College votes confirm Biden win
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s 11 Electoral College members cast their votes for Democrat Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris Monday, following state law that requires delegates from the party whose candidates recei…
Oklahoma's electors award 7 electoral votes to Trump, Pence
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s seven presidential electors officially awarded the state’s electoral votes to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence on Monday during a meeting at the state Capitol.
Colorado receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine
DENVER (AP) — Colorado received its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday as part of the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history.
Virus causes session housing headaches for Alaska lawmakers
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers who each year relocate to a capital city accessible only by plane or boat are facing challenges in getting settled ahead of what is expected to be a difficult legislative sess…