Pritzker says lack of veto session won’t stop work on budget

CHICAGO (AP) — Efforts to identify cuts that can be made to Illinois’ budget will continue despite the postponement of the General Assembly’s veto session, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.

Lawyers clash over integrity of election in Detroit

DETROIT (AP) — An attorney urged a judge Wednesday to allow Detroit-area election officials to certify the Nov. 3 results, saying any halt would empower the "right-wing fire” trying to cast doubt on the outcome.

Ohio sees new restrictions, faces closing bars, restaurants

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine beseeched Ohioans on Wednesday to take the surging coronavirus spread seriously, issuing new orders on mask enforcement in businesses, gatherings across the state a…

Missouri's $1.2B virus spending plan heads to state Senate

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House has approved a $1.2 billion coronavirus spending bill, including a $135 million federal grant for testing, contact tracing, lab equipment and data collection.

Wood reelected N.C. auditor; Dobson next labor commissioner

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrat Beth Wood has been reelected North Carolina state auditor and outgoing Republican state Rep. Josh Dobson will be the next labor commissioner after they both won close races.

New Mexico appoints leader to health agency amid virus surge

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is tapping a public health expert from the University of New Mexico to lead its Health Department amid surging rates of coronavirus infection and hospitalizations.

Aide: Kansas Sen. Moran plans to seek reelection in 2022

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran plans to seek reelection in 2022.

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Minnesota Legislature majorities narrow; control still split

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature appears to be headed into the 2021 session in January with control still split between Senate Republicans and House Democrats, but with smaller majorities for each party.

Attorney general quarantining after staffer tests positive

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The attorney general of New Jersey is quarantining at home after a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus, a spokesperson said Wednesday.

State Democrats to choose new chair amid controversy

BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Democratic State Committee plans to meet Thursday to choose a new party chair amid questions about the actions of the current head of the party, Gus Bickford, during a recent primary…

Few legal wins so far as Trump team hunts for proof of fraud

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — During a Pennsylvania court hearing this week on one of the many election lawsuits brought by President Donald Trump, a judge asked a campaign lawyer whether he had found any signs of fraud from…

State reports 6 more deaths, more than 900 new virus cases

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island health officials reported six new deaths and more than 900 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.

Indiana reinstating some coronavirus limits as risk spreads

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s governor announced Wednesday that some coronavirus restrictions are being reinstated after several weeks of sharp increases in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths.

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