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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…
Wisconsin hopes for smoother primary than April election
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's second statewide election since the coronavirus began came with far more time to prepare than the first, with election officials hoping for a correspondingly smoother result in Tues…
Mississippi school funding feud resolved with veto, new bill
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators returned to the Capitol on Monday and resolved a dispute over education funding for the budget year that began July 1.
Mississippi legislators override veto, work on final budget
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators returned to the Capitol on Monday to set the final parts of a state spending plan for the budget year that began July 1.
Nevada asks judge to dismiss Trump, GOP vote-by-mail lawsuit
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske asked a judge Monday to dismiss a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign that challenges a new state law sending ballots to all act…
Arizona unveils reopening plan for bars, gyms, water parks
PHOENIX (AP) — Gyms, bars and water parks in Arizona that were ordered closed six weeks ago by Gov. Doug Ducey due to the pandemic will be able to reopen at a limited capacity and with health precautions once the s…
Republicans aim new bills at shutdowns of schools, athletics
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republican state lawmakers in Pennsylvania say they want to give parents more power to let their children repeat a year of schooling if they feel their child didn't get the education they nee…
Tennessee lawmakers kick off special session amid pandemic
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers launched a special session Monday to work on legislation that would provide health care providers, schools and businesses broad protections against coronavirus lawsuits.
SC businessman launches, funds conservative statewide PAC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — John Warren, the businessman who nearly bested South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster for the GOP nomination two years ago, is launching a political action committee that could ultimately serve as…
Over 500 people tested for COVID in experimental initative
JACKSON, MISS. (AP) — More than 500 people in one of the poorest counties in Mississippi were tested for the coronavirus by the state Department of Health over the past week as part of a new experimental initiative…
Parson wants state to intervene in St. Louis murder cases
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson on Monday said he will ask state lawmakers meeting in a special session to give state Attorney General Eric Schmitt's office authority to intervene in homicide cases in St. Loui…
GOP leader says Kansas health chief misled public on masks
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Republican leader in the Kansas Legislature on Monday accused Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's top public health administrator of using a misleading presentation to bolster their argument for req…
Whitmer vetoes bill to expand immunity from medical lawsuits
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday vetoed Republican-sponsored legislation that would have given additional health providers and facilities legal protection from lawsuits in any state-declared em…
Absentee and early voting surges for Minnesota primary
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota experienced a surge in absentee and early voting ahead of Tuesday’s primary, and the results of some races may not be immediately known because officials must count mail-in ballots that…
Onions sold in popular West Coast grocery chains recalled
COMMERCE, Calif. (AP) — A limited quantity of red and yellow onions sold at grocery chains Trader Joe’s and Ralphs in the West are being recalled in relation to an ongoing salmonella outbreak, Progressive Produce L…
Arkansas governor: No decision yet on unemployment extension
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday said he needs more guidance before he'll decide whether the state will help pay for extending unemployment benefits under an executive order President…