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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…
Democrats in Arizona Legislature pick leaders for new term
PHOENIX (AP) — Democrats in the Arizona Legislature chose new leaders Tuesday for the two-year term that starts in January.
Election revives recreational pot initiatives in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — State legislators are rekindling efforts to open New Mexico to recreational marijuana production and sales, with an emphasis on economic opportunity amidst the turmoil of the coronavirus pande…
As virus cases rise, more of California shuts down
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More areas of California must impose restrictions on businesses to try to curb a resurgence of the coronavirus that has hospitalizations rising as they did in June when the state imposed a…
Mississippi justices hear 'difficult' dispute over budgeting
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Supreme Court justices heard arguments Tuesday in a dispute between the governor and some top lawmakers over who has certain powers in setting the state budget.
Democrats choose Beverly as Georgia House minority leader
ATLANTA (AP) — A Macon Democrat will be the new minority leader of the Georgia state House of Representatives, after the party's
Romney: Trump's political sway will continue after election
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — President Donald Trump will likely continue to have influence in Republican politics, even after the presidential election was called for Democrat Joe Biden, his most vocal critic within the p…
Wisconsin legislators keep same leaders for 2021-22 session
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Meet the Wisconsin Legislature's new bosses, same as the old bosses.
The Latest: Lincoln Project taking on Trump-linked law firms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden (all times local):
Mississippi governor says his youngest daughter has COVID-19
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that he, his wife and their three daughters are in isolation after the youngest tested positive for the coronavirus.
Arkansas governor proposes $50M in tax cuts in new budget
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday proposed a nearly $5.9 billion budget that calls for $50 million in tax cuts, including a tax break for new residents in the state.
Hogan reduces Maryland indoor dining amid rising virus cases
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland will reduce indoor operations for bars and restaurants from 75% to 50% in response to rising coronavirus cases and increased hospitalizations, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday.
Republican Garrity claims victory in state treasurer's race
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republican Stacy Garrity, a retired U.S. Army Reserves colonel who is vice president of a tungsten smelting plant, claimed victory Tuesday in the Pennsylvania state treasurer's race.
Lawmakers delve into budget challenges for 2021 session
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers on Tuesday delved into the challenges of crafting a new state budget expected to be strained by spending demands caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Kansas counties, biggest school district set new COVID rules
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas' largest public school district has scrapped plans to allow its middle and high school students to attend some in-person classes and three counties have imposed new restrictions inspired …
Michigan posts new record of virus cases as deaths climb
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan on Tuesday posted a record number of daily confirmed coronavirus cases, near 6,500, and reported 59 deaths within the previous 24 hours — its deadliest day in six months.