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10 congressional candidates outline priorities at Moses Lake forum
MOSES LAKE — Ten of the 11 candidates running for Washington's 4th Congressional District appeared at a candidate …
Governor names pick for vacancy on Nye County Commission
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak has named his pick for a vacancy on the Nye County Commission.
Bill Montgomery says ethics complaint against him dismissed
PHOENIX (AP) — An investigation into allegations that former Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery covered up misconduct in a murder case has been dismissed, Montgomery said Friday.
Arizona governor shorts some schools on promised grants
PHOENIX (AP) — Some Arizona school districts may require budget cuts after a grant program promised by Gov. Doug Ducey in June underdelivered, according to letters the districts received Nov. 25.
Extension to keep Guard personnel on duty for COVID-19 fight
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — An extension authorized by President Donald Trump for states across the country means hundreds of Nevada National Guard personnel will continue to help the fight against COVID-19 through th…
Navajo Nation extends stay-home order to halt virus' spread
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has extended a stay-at-home order through Dec. 28 to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Recount finds 11-vote win for Snyder in Anchorage House race
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A recount Friday affirmed a win by Democrat Liz Snyder over Republican House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt for an Anchorage House seat, though her margin of victory narrowed slightly.
Murphy, lawmakers say they reached deal on cannabis bill
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday he and legislative leaders have reached a deal on legislation to set up the new recreational marijuana marketplace.
Nevada GOP to appeal judge's refusal to nullify Biden win
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada state Republican Party promised Friday to appeal a judge's refusal to overturn the results of the statewide presidential election and stop the state’s six Democratic presidential elector…
The Latest: Female lawmakers want Flournoy as defense chief
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Budget analyst urges elimination of nearly 1,000 LAPD jobs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A budget proposal on Friday called for the Police Department to eliminate nearly 1,000 officer jobs — even though it could harm crime-fighting as the city struggles to close a huge budget shortfa…
Police provide details of deadly encounter with Black man
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Activists on Friday rallied in person and online to bring attention to the case of a young Black man who was shot by a New Mexico state police while on a road trip from Indiana to Arizona, whi…
Biden officially secures enough electors to become president
California certified its presidential election Friday and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Democrat Joe Biden, officially handing him the Electoral College majority needed to win the White House.
California certifies Joe Biden's victory, giving the Democrat more than the 270 electors needed to win the White House
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California certifies Joe Biden's victory, giving the Democrat more than the 270 electors needed to win the White House.
Judge dismisses GOP bid to undo Biden's victory in Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) — A judge has thrown out a Republican bid to undo Democrat President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in Arizona, concluding the GOP failed to prove fraud in a challenge of election results in metro Phoenix a…
School superintendents told to plan for vaccine distribution
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's governor called on school superintendents Friday to begin planning for the eventual distribution of coronavirus vaccines to their employees.