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Grant County primary turnout slips from 2022 levels as officials look ahead to November election

EPHRATA — Grant County's voter turnout in the 2026 primary election finished at nearly 34%, a figure county electi…

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Ex-presidential hopeful Moulton wins Massachusetts primary

BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton cruised to victory in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, defeating two challengers vying for his seat in Massachusetts’ 6th congressional district.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
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Veteran Massachusetts congressman Richard Neal has defeated Democratic challenger Alex Morse in Massachusetts’ primary

BOSTON (AP) — Veteran Massachusetts congressman Richard Neal has defeated Democratic challenger Alex Morse in Massachusetts’ primary.

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Legislators pushing agenda that includes police reform

CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus on Tuesday announced an agenda that calls for action on several areas it identifies as important to its members and their constituents.

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Burkette resigns from Alabama Senate with no explanation why

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — State Sen. David Burkette of Montgomery resigned from the Alabama Legislature, a spokeswoman for the governor said Tuesday.

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Trump administration plans expanded use of personal data

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced plans Tuesday to expand the collection of personal “biometric” information by the agency in charge of immigration enforcement, raising concerns about civil liber…

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Court shields Trump tax returns, likely until after election

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court Tuesday granted President Donald Trump a temporary reprieve in the long-running fight over his tax returns, barring Manhattan's top prosecutor from getting the records while …

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Appeals court overturns ban on immigrant courthouse arrests

A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a ruling that barred immigration authorities from arresting people suspected of living in the U.S. illegally if they show up at Massachusetts courthouses.

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Police help defeat California bill on removing problem cops

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police unions and other law enforcement organizations went into overdrive to thwart a measure that would have added California to the majority of states that can end the careers of officer…

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Michigan department publishes dam failure report

LANSING, MI (AP) — What caused the dam failures in Midland that destroyed 150 homes and altered the natural landscape will likely not become completely clear for more than a year, the Michigan Department of Environ…

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Artists want Mississippi flag with wide appeal, not division

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — It’s been two months since Mississippi legislators acted under pressure to retire the last state flag that included the Confederate battle emblem that's widely seen as racist.

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Recount gives Bo Hatchett GOP nod in Georgia Senate race

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A Republican candidate for a northeast Georgia state Senate seat is still ahead after a recount, meaning he has won his party's nomination.