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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…
New Mexico governor warns of family, Labor Day gatherings
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham warned Thursday that family gatherings and long holiday weekends have been a source of infection for many New Mexicans who have contracted COVID-19 and that they…
Stitt announces hiring of new chief of staff, policy advisor
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Thursday the hiring of an Oklahoma City banker as his new chief of staff and a former state Senate leader as his chief policy advisor.
Nebraska lawmakers OK property tax credits as session ends
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers approved new tax credits for homeowners, farmers and businesses and put more restrictions on abortions Thursday as they finished a session marred by ugly public disputes and …
Voter numbers show Democrats strengthen hold on California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democrats are strengthening their hold on California, a state the party has dominated for years, voter registration figures showed Thursday.
Trump's suggestion to eliminate payroll tax doesn't add up
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s push to cut Social Security payroll taxes for the rest of the year — and even arguing for a permanent cut — would do little to bolster the coronavirus-battered economy in …
Trump admits he's blocking postal cash to stop mail-in votes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump frankly acknowledged Thursday that he's starving the U.S. Postal Service of money in order to make it harder to process an expected surge of mail-in ballots, which he worrie…
Longtime Illinois state senator hit with federal tax charge
CHICAGO (AP) — Longtime state Sen. Terry Link was charged in federal court Thursday with filing a false tax return, the latest Illinois lawmaker to face public corruption charges.
Half of Pentagon's schools in US will do virtual learning
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite President Donald Trump's push to open all schools, half of the Defense Department's schools in America will not open for in-person learning as the country struggles with the COVID-19 pande…
Medical review upheld for Saudi prisoner at Guantanamo
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has turned back an effort to delay an independent medical review for a Saudi citizen held at the Guantanamo Bay detention center who was so badly mistreated in American custody tha…
Michigan to mail cards telling 4.4M they can vote from home
LANSING, Mic. (AP) — Michigan will mail postcards telling 4.4 million registered voters that they can vote from home in November's presidential election, and it will spend $2 million to reimburse local governments …
Let it flow: Trump administration eases showerhead rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump Administration wants to change the definition of a showerhead to let more water flow, addressing a pet peeve of the president who complains he isn't getting wet enough.
In Arizona, groups aim for 1 million voters to oust Trump
PHOENIX (AP) — A coalition of voting rights groups in Arizona has banded together with the lofty goal of getting one million people to vote against President Donald Trump this November.
Fauci: Schools should be outdoors as much as possible
School districts developing their plans for reopening for the new academic year should find ways to offer as many outdoor activities as possible, from classes to recess and lunchtime, the nation’s top infectious di…
Indiana Black Caucus pushes for more police accountability
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus called Thursday for state lawmakers to increase accountability and transparency for the state’s police officers.
LA sheriff probes deputy-gang claim, seeks to punish dozens
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Thursday it has launched a “comprehensive investigation” into allegations that a renegade group of deputies calling themselves The Executioners ha…