The Latest: Polls close across most of Kansas in primary

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Latest on Kansas' primary election (all times local):

The Latest: Polls close on primary night in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Latest on the Missouri primary election (all times local):

California school waivers will require detailed planning

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As Gov. Gavin Newsom released details for California elementary schools seeking to return with in-person instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic, one of the state's two powerful teachers unio…

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Judge rejects most N.C. election changes sought in lawsuit

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday refused to order a wide array of changes to North Carolina's election rules sought by voting advocacy groups worried about how COVID-19 could limit ballot access. But…

Top South Dakota GOP lawmaker drops reelection campaign

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Top South Dakota Republican lawmaker Kris Langer announced Tuesday she is dropping out of her campaign for reelection.

Beshear backs schools opting to start with online learning

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday that he supports local school leaders who decide to begin the academic year with online instruction as a precaution against the coronavirus.

Late lawmaker's name to remain on Alaska primary ballot

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The late-Rep. Gary Knopp's name will appear on the Aug. 18 primary ballot, and should he win, the Alaska Republican Party will be able to petition for a replacement candidate, a Department of …

California health insurance rates increase slightly for 2021

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Health insurance premiums for the 1.5 million Californians who purchase coverage through the state marketplace will go up an average of 0.6% next year, officials announced Tuesday. It's th…

Arkansas governor targeted in pandemic unemployment fraud

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said he was targeted by scammers who fraudulently filed on his behalf for unemployment assistance intended for people affected by the coronavirus pan…

Oklahoma AG says he will fight inmates' attempts at release

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's attorney general said he will fight any challenges by inmates to gain freedom after the

Edwards keeping Louisiana coronavirus restrictions in place

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday that he'll continue Louisiana's statewide mask mandate and the business restrictions he enacted to combat the

SC orders Richland County to pay back $32M from penny tax

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina tax collectors are ordering Richland County to repay more than $32 million that authorities said was not properly spent from a penny sales tax meant to improve roads.

Nebraska parole bill advances after explosive debate

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A bill that would allow some Nebraska prisoners to qualify for early parole won first-round approval from lawmakers Tuesday, despite one opponent who read a Dr. Seuss book out loud to try to de…

Lawyers for political rivals argue Cooper's COVID-19 powers

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Lawyers for North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest argued before a judge on Tuesday over whether Cooper’s