Hawaii governor appoints new directors as labor head resigns

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's governor has announced the appointment of two new state cabinet members, including a replacement for a department director who submitted his resignation after a two-month leave.

Dems have wide lead in voter registrations in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Democrats in Maine have a large lead over Republicans in registering voters in the state, though both parties have more members than they've had in at least three decades.

March on Washington reconfigured to comply with virus rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid widespread protests and unrest over the police killings of Black Americans, a national commemoration of the 1963 civil rights March on Washington is being reconfigured to comply with coronavi…

Congressional candidate quits race following arrest

A Republican candidate for Congress in Connecticut dropped out of the race Tuesday as voters were going to the polls in his primary election following his arrest in an assault case.

Evers, Baldwin among Wisconsin speakers at convention

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin are among the Wisconsin office holders who will speak during next week's Democratic National Convention, which will be based out of Milwaukee.

Connecticut voters expected to rubber-stamp Trump, Biden

Voters were expected to rubber-stamp Republican President Donald Trump and former Democratic Vice President Joe Biden in primary elections Tuesday in Connecticut, where officials are anticipating large numbers of a…

Vermont Democratic US Rep. Welch facing primary opponent

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — One of Vermont’s most popular elected officials, Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, is facing a single primary opponent Tuesday.

Vermont voters picking nominees for November governor's race

Vermont voters are headed to the polls Tuesday to choose the major party candidates to run for governor in the November general election.

Arkansas congressional candidate launches first TV ad

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Democratic state legislator hoping to unseat a Republican congressman in central Arkansas launched her first television ad on Tuesday.

New Mexico Ethics Commission seeks subpoena for first time

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico State Ethics Commission is invoking its full investigatory powers for the first time with a request for court approval of a subpoena.

Crew member on Alaska ferry tests positive for coronavirus

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A crew member on an Alaska state ferry tested positive for the coronavirus, which caused a cancellation of the service in Southeast Alaska.

Pence plans Arizona campaign swing with Tucson, Mesa stops

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence returns to Arizona for two campaign events as he and President Donald Trump look to keep a state that was once solidly Republican in the GOP’s column.

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Kentucky General Fund receipts rise over year-ago period

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's revenue collections in July showed resilience amid the coronavirus, with General Fund receipts surpassing the amount collected in the same month last year, the state said.

Shooting near White House interrupts Trump's briefing on TV

WASHINGTON (AP) — A uniformed Secret Service officer shot and wounded a man during a confrontation near the White House that led to President Donald Trump being abruptly escorted out of a briefing room during a tel…