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Ballot processing continues as certification approaches
EPHRATA — Election officials in Grant and Adams counties are nearing the finish line of the 2026 general election,…
Harry Reid endorses Ozzie Fumo in Nevada Supreme Court race
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former U.S. Senate Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid is endorsing a state Assembly member against a longtime state court judge in their race for an open seat on the Nevada Supreme Court.
Court hears arguments in Alaska ballot witness case
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An attorney for the state asked the Alaska Supreme Court on Monday to keep in place witness requirements for absentee ballots for the general election, arguing that a change in rules when voti…
Arkansas congressman, rival spar over tax cuts, health care
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Republican Rep. French Hill and Democratic challenger Joyce Elliott clashed over President Donald's Trump's tax cuts and the federal health overhaul Monday as the two met up for their only debat…
Kansas sets another record spike in cases; Lawrence bar sues
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Even as Kansas recorded another record spike in COVID-19 cases, Lawrence health officials were hit with a lawsuit over an emergency health order that limits bar hours in an attempt to slow the s…
Abbott sending COVID-19 surge team to tackle El Paso surge
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An ongoing wave of COVID-19 cases in the El Paso area prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to announce Monday that a surge team of medical professionals would be dispatched to the area.
Kentucky governor says he had busy work day in quarantine
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's governor said Monday that he kept up a busy work schedule despite being confined to the governor's mansion after being around someone who later tested positive for COVID-19.
Montana county reduces gathering sizes due to COVID-19
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s most populous county is limiting gathering sizes and urging bars and restaurants to enforce masking and distancing requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19 as the CEO of a Billings…
Minnesota Supreme Court to take up PolyMet mine dispute
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A dispute over the future of the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine goes before the Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Thousands of N.C. voters wait weeks for absentee ballots
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Weeks from the election, three of North Carolina's most populous counties are often taking two weeks or more to send absentee ballots out to voters who request them, an Associated Press analysi…
California rules now allow for 3 households to socialize
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is easing its coronavirus restrictions to allow up to three households to socialize outdoors, an expansion of rules aimed at people tempted to have even larger gatherings around…
State: 475 new virus cases, no deaths for 2nd straight day
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona health officials on Monday reported 475 new confirmed coronavirus cases but no additional deaths for the second consecutive day.
Illinois Rep. Bost says he's recovering from COVID-19
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois congressman said Monday he was recovering from a coronavirus infection that’s not caused serious illness.
Mississippi Supreme Court candidate looks to bring diversity
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A challenger in a Mississippi Supreme Court election said Monday that she would bring diversity of perspective and experience to a court that has had only four women among the 137 justices who…
Former Oklahoma Senate leader appointed secretary of state
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Monday the appointment of former Senate President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman as Oklahoma's new secretary of state and Native American affairs.
Minnesota eases visits to long-term care facility residents
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials rolled back rules Monday that prevented many families from visiting their loved ones in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities because of the coronavirus pandemic.