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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…
AP VoteCast: Alabama voters mixed on state of nation
Voters in Alabama made their pick for president while holding mixed views about the country's direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorate.
AP VoteCast: Alaska voters sour on state of nation
Voters in Alaska made their pick for president while holding negative views about the country's direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorate.
AP VoteCast: Texas voters sour on state of nation
Voters in Texas made their pick for president while holding negative views about the country's direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorate.
AP VoteCast: Rhode Island voters sour on state of nation
Voters in Rhode Island made their pick for president while holding negative views about the country's direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorate.
AP VoteCast: California voters sour on state of nation
Voters in California made their pick for president while holding negative views about the country's direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorate.
AP VoteCast: Connecticut voters sour on state of nation
Voters in Connecticut made their pick for president while holding negative views about the country's direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorate.
AP VoteCast: Arizona voters sour on state of nation
Voters in Arizona made their pick for president while holding negative views about the country's direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorate.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump conclusively lost, denies the evidence
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the face of conclusive evidence that he lost, President Donald Trump is claiming “I won.”
Speaker: Virginia House to again meet remotely in 2021
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Virginia House will again conduct its work remotely when it convenes in January, Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn announced Monday.
US Rep. Walberg says he has COVID-19; symptoms mild
JACKSON, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan congressman said Monday he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Wisconsin congressman quarantines after mom's positive test
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, a Democrat who represents the Madison area in Congress, said Monday that he has been in quarantine since Nov. 10 after his 91-year-old mother tested positive for the coron…
Whitmer says she has authority to do 2nd stay-home order
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday she has the authority to issue a second stay-at-home order to curb the spiking coronavirus if necessary, pointing to an epidemic-powers law that her …
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Oregon: Provide Addiction Recovery Services (Fund with marijuana tax
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Rhode Island: Change State Name (Remove Providence Plantations)
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Maryland: Expand Commercial Gaming (Authorize sports betting)