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Arizona reports 1,476 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

PHOENIX (AP) — About 10% of Maricopa County residents have been infected with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to a new serosurvey released Monday.

New Mexico begins lockdown as state looks to curb spread

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico on Monday started its lockdown as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and hospital administrators look to curb COVID-19 infections.

Mississippi governor proposes phasing out state income tax

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that the state should phase out its individual income tax by 2030 to attract new residents and businesses that could boost economic growth.

Maine woman charged with making threats against Sen. Collins

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A Maine woman was arrested Monday for allegedly threatening U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in voicemails after the election.

Moore poised to win record-tying fourth term as N.C. speaker

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Incoming North Carolina House Republicans in a meeting Monday formally backed Speaker Tim Moore to lead their chamber for another two years, a result of the GOP expanding their majority in the …

As hospitals strain, officials urge Minnesotans to stay home

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A registered nurse who cares for COVID-19 patients at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis said Monday the pandemic is taking a toll on front-line workers, and she joined the governor and …

Cal/Osha fines Farmer John for hundreds of COVID-19 cases

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California's huge Farmer John meatpacking plant on the edge of Los Angeles has been assessed more than $58,000 for safety violations state officials say exposed more than 300 workers to …

Georgia Senate Democrats choose Butler as minority leader

ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats chose Sen. Gloria Butler of Stone Mountain as their leader in the upper chamber of the Georgia General Assembly on Monday in a private meeting to elect officers.

COVID-19 school turmoil, teacher pay face Indiana lawmakers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The turmoil that

Missouri high court reviews new public union restrictions

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Lawyers on Tuesday argued to the Missouri Supreme Court over whether new restrictions on public unions can take effect, including bans on picketing and strikes.

Newsom says he made 'bad mistake' attending pricey party

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday apologized for what he called “a bad mistake” in attending a birthday party that broke the very rules that he has been preaching to slow the spread o…

Kansas reports another record 7-day spike in COVID-19 cases

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas on Monday reported another seven-day record for new coronavirus cases.

Wisconsin presidential recount would cost Trump $7.9 million

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump will have to pay $7.9 million if he wants a statewide recount of unofficial results in Wisconsin showing him losing to Democrat Joe Biden by about 20,500 votes.