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Judge upholds income tax ballot disclosure, sparks sponsor outrage
(The Center Square) – A Thurston County Superior Court judge on Friday upheld the government-drafted financial dis…
McGrath requests COVID tests ahead of debate with McConnell
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Days before what could be her only face-to-face showdown with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Democratic challenger Amy McGrath said Friday that anyone attending their debate should b…
Virus infections set new one-day record in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico lost ground in efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 as newly reported daily infections hit a record of 488.
McConnell tries to salvage Senate majority with court vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spent a year prepping his Republican colleagues for this moment, telling them the confirmation of a
Schools allege overreach by New Mexico education secretary
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A coalition of school districts is challenging the authority of Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's education secretary to drastically limit in-person instruction, dictate COVID-19 testin…
Cunningham won't directly address possible other affairs
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cal Cunningham refused on Friday to address whether other sexual affairs could surface days after The Associated Press reported his intimate encounter this summ…
Biden, Harris dodge questions about Supreme Court expansion
PHOENIX (AP) — There are few topics that Joe Biden isn't willing to opine on — except the Supreme Court.
Northern New Mexico district to pick its 1st congresswoman
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The two major party candidates competing to become the first woman to represent a Democrat-dominated New Mexico district squared off in their last scheduled televised debate that touched on so…
Florida GOP fights to animate Trump's base without president
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — Nearly 300 Republicans packed shoulder-to-shoulder maskless and sweating inside a Holiday Inn conference room this week in the heart of the Florida Panhandle to see their party's biggest po…
Michigan governor: `Domestic terrorists' targeted her
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday that governors from both major political parties have reached out to share stories of extremism in their states since authorities revealed that a gro…
Plot puts focus on governors' safety amid threats, protests
A plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor has put a focus on the security of governors who have faced protests and threats over their handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
In non-debate, SC Senate hopefuls talk COVID, courts, unrest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hours before a second scheduled debate between U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison, event organizers were forced Friday to change the format, offering back-to-bac…
Federal judge blocks Texas governor’s order limiting ballot drop-off, backing Democrats’ concerns of voter suppression
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Federal judge blocks Texas governor’s order limiting ballot drop-off, backing Democrats’ concerns of voter suppression.
Five things to know about court nominee Amy Coney Barrett
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confirmation hearings begin Monday for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. If confirmed, the 48-year-old appeals court judge would fill the seat of liberal Justice R…
Gardner on the offensive in crucial live, televised debate
DENVER (AP) — Republican Sen. Cory Gardner remained on the attack in a crucial debate Friday night, the first one in the closely-watched Senate race that was televised live and coincided with ballots being shipped …
Indiana hits record level of new coronavirus infections
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said he's still comfortable lifting COVID-19 restrictions in Indiana after health officials on Friday reported a record-high day of new infections in the state.