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Control of Congress at stake in Washington CD3
(The Center Square) - One of the most hotly contested Congressional elections that could determine control of Cong…
Roughly $1B in federal virus aid unspent in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri has less than two months to spend roughly $1 billion in federal coronavirus aid, the state budget director told lawmakers during a special session Monday.
Wisconsin hasn't expanded senior program to cover vaccines
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has not expanded the state's popular SeniorCare program to include coverage for vaccines, despite being required under a bipartisan law and as flu se…
Barr OKs election probes despite little evidence of fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr has authorized federal prosecutors across the U.S. to pursue “substantial allegations” of voting irregularities before the 2020 presidential election is certified, de…
Colorado sees new virus orders amid hospitalization increase
DENVER (AP) — With Colorado experiencing its highest rate of coronavirus hospitalizations, Gov. Jared Polis extended a statewide mask mandate Monday for another 30 days and said state employees will work remotely t…
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Beshear: Biden sets example in pushing masks to combat virus
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden's emphasis on wearing masks to slow the coronavirus will bolster efforts to encourage Kentuckians to comply with a mask requirement, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday.
Walz calls special session, hints at COVID-19 restrictions
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Monday that he plans to announce some targeted restrictions to help control the spread of COVID-19 and that he will convene a special legislative session later this w…
Whitmer: Virus response to be better coordinated under Biden
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The United States will have a coordinated, science-based response to the coronavirus once President-elect Joe Biden takes office, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday, expressing optimism while w…
Statewide mask mandate goes into effect amid virus surge
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Deeply conservative Utah began a major shift in fighting the coronavirus pandemic Monday, implementing a statewide mask mandate for the first time and planning a dramatic increase in testing.
Public Service Commission readies for Dominion rate hearings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Public Service Commission is set to hold three public night hearings this week after a request by Dominion Energy to raise customers’ utility bills by 7.7%.
Michigan rolls out statewide coronavirus exposure app
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan on Monday launched the statewide rollout of a voluntary, free coronavirus app that notifies users if they have potentially been in close contact with infected people.
Murphy halts indoor dining from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday bars and restaurants must halt indoor dining from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Thursday in an attempt to control a resurgence of the coronavirus.
N.C. watchdog agency critiques teacher diversity efforts
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina lacks robust and specific statewide efforts to ensure greater racial and ethnic diversity among teachers in public schools, the legislature's government watchdog agency told lawm…
Trump Wisconsin recount can't start until counties canvass
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Twenty-four counties in Wisconsin had completed their canvassing of last week's election results as of Monday morning, but all 72 must be in before President Donald Trump could call for a recou…
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations near 2,200, new state high
INDIANPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s hospitals were treating the largest number of COVID-19 patients on Sunday since the state began releasing public reports on coronavirus hospitalizations last spring, early in the pandem…