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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…
Trump hosts swearing-in of first Black Air Force chief
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted the swearing-in of the first Black Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, in an Oval Office ceremony Tuesday.
Trump gives $35 million to aid human trafficking victims
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Tuesday announced more than $35 million in Justice Department grants to organizations that provide safe housing for victims of
Ex-New Mexico Democratic congressman backs GOP candidate
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — A Republican seeking to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small in a crucial House seat in New Mexico picked up an endorsement Tuesday from a former Democratic congressman.
More than 900 workers needed for Wisconsin polls
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin election clerks need more than 900 additional workers for the Aug. 11 statewide primary, the Wisconsin Elections Commission said Tuesday.
Pennsylvania reports 23 new COVID-19 deaths, 854 infections
HARRISBURG, Pa, (AP) — Twenty-three new deaths were attributed to COVID-19 by Pennsylvania health officials on Tuesday, a day after the state reported no new pandemic deaths for the first time in several months.
Mississippi gets statewide mask mandate, some school delays
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that he's setting a statewide order for people to wear masks in public amid a recent surge in cases of the new coronavirus. The Republican also delaye…
Trump's national security adviser recovers from COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's national security adviser, who tested positive for the coronavirus, returned to work Tuesday after recovering from a mild case of COVID-19, the White House said.
Police preparing for unknowns at Democratic convention
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Milwaukee Police Department doesn't know how many people will show up for the scaled-back Democratic National Convention that begins in less than two weeks, but it's prepared to handle prot…
The Latest: Absentee voting up in Missouri primary election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Latest on the Missouri primary election (all times local):
Minneapolis mayor: City seeks right mentors for new officers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the city is working to pair new police officers with “the right individuals” for field training following George Floyd's death, in which a senior officer rejecte…
Court upholds health order fines for New Mexico businesses
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously upheld the governor's authority to fine businesses up to $5,000 a day for violating state emergency health orders aimed at slowing the sprea…
Herrell picks up endorsement from ex-Democratic congressman
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — A Republican seeking to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small in a crucial House seat in New Mexico has picked up an endorsement from a former Democratic congressman.
New property tax and business incentive package advances
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers will try once again to pass a major property tax and business incentive package as early as Wednesday, with time running out in this year's session.
Pence to visit Arizona next week with stops in Tucson, Mesa
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence plans to visit Arizona next Tuesday with scheduled stops in two cities before returning to Washington that evening., the White House announced.
Mississippi governor to announce school plans amid pandemic
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Gov. Tate Reeves said he has now read the plans of all Mississippi school districts as they prepare for a new academic year amid the growing coronavirus pandemic. And he's ready to announce Tu…