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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…
Walz names new budget chief with state facing $4.7B deficit
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz named Jim Schowalter as his new commissioner of management and budget Wednesday to replace Myron Frans, who left his administration for a senior post at the University of Minnes…
Connecticut election workers still counting primary ballots
Local election workers on Wednesday were still counting a record number of absentee ballots from Tuesday's primary, with the outcome of numerous races across Connecticut still undecided — including the political fa…
UW System administration announces layoffs, other cuts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin System administration will lay off an untold number of employees over the next two years as part of $10 million in cuts that interim President Tommy Thompson announced T…
Can Trump aide Meadows move from deal breaker to deal-maker?
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Wisconsin governor pardons 9 people, raising total to 56
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers announced nine pardons on Wednesday, raising the total he's issued to 56.
FBI investigates shooting of military helicopter in Virginia
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is investigating the shooting of a military helicopter during a training mission this week in northern Virginia, injuring one crew member who was aboard, officials said Wednesday.
Whitmer's meteoric rise leaves Democrats excited for future
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's quick ascension to the national stage — and onto Joe Biden's list of potential running mates — has left Democrats excited about what her future may hold and th…
Thomas defeats longtime Democrat in Georgia House runoff
ATLANTA (AP) — Challenger Mandisha Thomas has defeated longtime House member Sharon Beasley-Teague in a Democratic runoff in House District 65, which includes southern Fulton County and a sliver of Douglas County.
Court upholds law approving $10B in debt, but places limits
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Calling it an “unprecedented" ruling, New Jersey's Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously upheld a law authorizing the governor to borrow nearly $10 billion to close budget gaps opened by the c…
Kansas congressional candidate tests negative for COVID-19
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Amanda Adkins, the Republican candidate in Kansas 3rd Congressional District, has tested negative for COVID-19 but will remain in self-quarantine at home until early next week, her campai…
South Carolina Democrat flips state House seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Democrat has flipped a legislative seat from Republican control in a victory heralded by some Democrats as a possible signal their party could make more gains this fall.
Iowa Democratic Party Steak Fry fundraiser moves to drive-in
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Democratic Party’s signature annual fundraiser will see a major change next month in the wake of a global coronavirus pandemic, with attendees preparing for a drive-in experience.
Vermont Democratic US Rep. Welch challenged by GOP nurse
One of Vermont’s most popular elected officials, Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, said Wednesday he is planning to campaign hard and he's looking forward to debating his Republican challenger ahead of the November…
Nebraska lawmakers pass tax cut for military retirees
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Military retirees who live in Nebraska will get a tax cut starting in 2022 under a bill slated to become state law.
Hundreds chant 'Shame!' to decry Belarus election, crackdown
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Hundreds of women rallied across Belarus’ capital Wednesday to protest a brutal police crackdown that left hundreds injured and thousands detained while challenging election results extending …