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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…
New Mexico lawmakers consider $1,200 payment to unemployed
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The legislature is meeting Tuesday to pass a bill that could put $1,200 in the hands of state residents who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, including those whose unemployment …
Marsh stepping down as Senate pro tempore, Reed nominated
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Longtime Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh is stepping down from his leadership position, saying he wants to devote his final two years in Montgomery to education issues.
Biden certified as winner of Pennsylvania presidential vote
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden was certified Tuesday as winner of the presidential election in Pennsylvania, culminating three weeks of vote counting and a string of failed legal challenges by President …
Michigan AG investigating threats against county canvassers
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Tuesday that her office is investigating threats against election officials in Wayne County, where two Republicans voted against certifying the resul…
Minnesota state board meets to certify election results
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s state canvassing board was to meet Tuesday to certify the state's election results, an ordinarily routine task that is drawing closer attention due to President Donald Trump's efforts…
Women expected to hold most leadership roles in Legislature
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Women are expected to hold most of the top leadership positions in the Vermont Legislature next year.
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Oregon: Legalize Psilocybin (License, regulate, tax)
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Maryland: Expand Commercial Gaming (Authorize sports betting)
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Oregon: Provide Addiction Recovery Services (Fund with marijuana tax
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North Dakota: Amend Constitutional Initiative Process (Submit to
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Colorado: National Popular Vote (Join Interstate Compact)
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Alaska: Open Primary, Ranked Choice GE (Primary top four go to GE)
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Kentucky: Rights for Crime Victims (Known as Marsy's Law)