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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…
Police groups back requiring college classes for recruits
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California organizations encompassing both police chiefs and rank-and-file officers proposed legislation Thursday in the wake of recent civil unrest that they said would raise standards fo…
The Latest: Pelosi, Schumer going to Delaware to see Biden
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Ohio gov: GOP bill to limit health orders can't become law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine tried to convince lawmakers Thursday not to pass legislation that would limit the powers of his administration and health officials as the virus’ spread across Ohio…
Kansas aims to boost virus testing, but strategy unfinished
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Nearly two months after Gov. Laura Kelly announced that Kansas would develop a “unified” strategy to ramp up coronavirus testing, the program is enough of a work in progress that even some of th…
State seeks funding for 28 more electric vehicles
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico would add 28 electric vehicles to its fleet for state agencies under a budget request to legislators from the administration of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Wisconsin hospital leader urges Evers, Republicans to unite
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Faced with hospitals running out of beds and staff to treat the rising number of COVID-19 patients, the leader of the Wisconsin Hospital Association pleaded Thursday with Democratic Gov. Tony E…
Doctor: Maricopa County attorney's recovery is going well
PHOENIX (AP) — Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel remains hospitalized but is responding well to treatment while recovering from surgical removal of a blood clot from bleeding on her brain experienced after a N…
Arkansas requiring bars, restaurants to close by 11 p.m.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is requiring bars, restaurants and clubs that serve alcohol to close by 11 p.m. in an effort to curb a surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thu…
Pennsylvania lawmakers begin advancing $11B budget package
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s state Legislature was set to begin voting Thursday on a roughly $11 billion no-new-taxes spending package to carry state government through the rest of the fiscal year and fill…
Ohio lawmakers OK revamp of eligibility for school vouchers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A proposal to revamp who can qualify for Ohio's biggest school voucher program cleared the Republican-led House on Thursday despite Democrats' dissent and headed to GOP Gov. Mike DeWine for co…
Correction: Electric Vehicles-New Mexico story
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — In a story November 17, 2020, about state purchases of electric vehicles, The Associated Press erroneously reported the electricity sector produces more greenhouses gases than other sectors of…
Georgia high school tests won't count toward student grades
ATLANTA (AP) — State standardized tests won't count toward public high school students' grades in Georgia this year, after members of the state Board of Education reversed themselves and agreed Thursday with state …
Wolf gets bills to protect selling guns during disasters
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Legislation heading to the desk of Gov. Tom Wolf repeals long-standing laws in Pennsylvania intended to control gun-carrying and prevent public officials from shutting down firearms dealers d…
White House suggests tougher coronavirus rules in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The White House's coronavirus advisers are urging Louisiana to step up its restrictions to combat the spread of
Gardner seeks 23rd term as New Hampshire secretary of state
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner is seeking a 23rd term in office, now that the dust has settled after an unprecedented election cycle.