Alaska governor defends virus approach amid criticism

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy faces criticism from across the political spectrum for his handling of COVID-19, from those who think he's not doing enough to address rising case counts to those who…

Michigan court rejects appeal over counting ballots

DETROIT (AP) — An effort to stop the certification of Detroit-area votes from the Nov. 3 election was rejected Monday by the Michigan appeals court.

Wyoming governor seeks another $500M in cuts to state budget

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon will ask lawmakers to slash $500 million from the state budget in response to weak revenue from the coal, oil and natural gas industries.

Arkansas reports record COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas saw a state record-setting 42 deaths and 861 hospitalizations of people with COVID-19 on Monday, the day a newly-formed state coronavirus task force met for the first time.

Iowa Gov. Reynolds announces new mask, social distancing requirements as virus surges across the state.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Reynolds announces new mask, social distancing requirements as virus surges across the state.

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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.