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4 Republicans pitch different approaches to growth, spending and agriculture in Grant County Commissioner race
MOSES LAKE — With ballots due Aug. 4, voters in Grant County Commissioner District 3 have four Republican candidat…
Republican John Katko wins reelection to U.S. House in New York's 24th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican John Katko wins reelection to U.S. House in New York's 24th Congressional District.
Kemp: COVID-19 vaccinations to start within weeks in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday that he expects vaccinations of health care workers in Georgia against COVID-19 to begin in the second or third week of December, as nursing home executives appealed to th…
Harrington elected 1st Senate majority leader in N. Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Senate Republicans picked Sen. Kathy Harrington on Monday to be the next majority leader, putting a woman in that position for the first time since the chamber created it over 40…
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State health official updates lawmakers on vaccine latest
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — If federal regulators approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, Virginia could begin receiving limited doses as early as mid-December, the state epidemiologist told lawmakers Monday.
Nevada COVID-19 surge threatens hospital capacity statewide
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials reported 1,642 new coronavirus cases and eight additional deaths on Monday, warning that the statewide surge shows few signs of slowing as the deadliest month of the…
Wolf vetoes GOP-backed bill on limiting COVID-19 liability
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's governor on Monday rejected a bill that would have made it harder to sue schools, health care providers and other businesses for coronavirus-related claims.
Critics look to pressure GOP over Indiana redistricting
A coalition of activist groups announced a new push Monday against what it called partisan gerrymandering by Indiana’s Republican-dominated Legislature.
Lee names former Democratic lawmaker DeBerry as adviser
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has named former Democratic state Rep. John DeBerry Jr. as a senior adviser, Lee's office said Monday.
Nebraska canvassing board certifies 2020 election results
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The results of Nebraska's record-setting 2020 election became official Monday as the state canvassing board certified them with little fanfare.
Appeals court strikes down immigrant licenses law challenge
NEW YORK (AP) — An appeals court dealt another blow Monday to a lawsuit seeking to nullify a New York law allowing immigrants without legal documents to seek driver’s licenses.
NY judge demands final vote tallies in congressional race
A state judge on Monday ordered elections officials to preserve records showing how they calculated the results of an extremely close congressional race in central New York after two counties reported errors or cha…
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WVa hospitals to trim elective surgeries as virus cases soar
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Hospitals across West Virginia will reduce elective surgeries to ensure there is enough space to accommodate coronavirus patients as the number of cases continues to surge, Gov. Jim Justice…
White House Christmas decor gives nod to 1st responders
WASHINGTON (AP) — First responders and frontline workers being challenged by the deadly coronavirus pandemic are highlighted in White House Christmas decorations that also give a special nod to Melania Trump's rede…