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Thompson leads 13th District race, plans focus on costs, access
EPHRATA — Joshua Thompson led Deanna Martinez by 3,278 votes for the 13th Legislative District’s state representat…
Biden, Harris to get routine virus testing, a notable change
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a notable change, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris, will now be regularly tested for the coronavirus as the race heats up, a campaign aide confirmed…
New Mexico Republican leader sees quiet support for Trump
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A half-dozen delegates from New Mexico are attending the Republican National Convention with hopes that President Donald Trump can reverse a progressive political shift at home.
Missouri governor candidates split on requiring masks
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri gubernatorial hopeful Democrat Nicole Galloway said she'll require face masks statewide as part of a plan unveiled Monday for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
Michigan's budget outlook is not as bad as expected
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's budget outlook is not as bad as was thought — thanks to federal pandemic relief aid, higher consumer spending and tax payments than expected, and a quicker recovery by the manufactu…
Hollowed out public health system faces more cuts amid virus
The U.S. public health system has been starved for decades and lacks the resources to confront the worst health crisis in a century.
Virginia lawmakers advance absentee voting measures
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers on Monday advanced proposals aimed at making absentee voting easier amid the coronavirus pandemic, including having the state prepay postage, setting up drop boxes and establ…
New Mexico ACLU sues over inmate treatment amid pandemic
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico and a group of criminal defense lawyers claim in a
Kommer to step down as North Dakota commerce commissioner
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer is leaving government to operate her own business, Gov. Doug Burgum announced Monday.
Storm not expected to delay $300 jobless checks in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The tropical weather threatening Louisiana won't stop $300 checks from going out this week to about 400,000 people left unemployed during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. John Bel Edwards said…
Wife of ex-California congressman sentenced for corruption
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The wife of former California Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter was sentenced Monday in U.S. court to eight months of home confinement after pleading guilty to misusing more than $150,000 in campaign f…
US Senate hopefuls in New Mexico feuding over debate lineup
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and Republican Mark Ronchetti's campaigns are feuding over the number of TV debates in the race for the U.S. Senate, agreeing to two so far.
Kansas no longer has COVID-19-free counties as cases top 38K
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas no longer has any counties free of reported coronavirus cases, with the last two, sparsely populated ones confirming their first as local schools were preparing to reopen.
Flake backs Biden, makes conservative case against Trump
PHOENIX (AP) — Former Republican Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake on Monday backed Democrat Joe Biden for president, decrying a culture of name-calling, tribalism and “tinfoil-hat conspiracy theories” that he says has gripp…
GOP senators air grievances in job review for MPCA leader
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Senate Republicans aired a list of grievances Monday as they reviewed the job performance of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Laura Bishop, the latest Cabinet member to face tough …
Civil rights group pushes back at GOP condemnation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican National Committee delegates approved a resolution condemning the Southern Poverty Law Center, calling the legal advocacy group dedicated to fighting extremism “a far-left organization …