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Dent leads Garcia in 13th District race
MOSES LAKE — Incumbent Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, maintained a commanding lead in the race for Position 1 in Was…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on