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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…
US government officials tell AP that Russia is using 3 English-language websites to spread coronavirus disinformation
WASHINGTON (AP) — US government officials tell AP that Russia is using 3 English-language websites to spread coronavirus disinformation.
Louisiana suspends 4 bar permits, says violated virus rules
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards' administration started cracking down on violators of its
Senators debate police reform; expand absentee ballot use
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Senate on Tuesday began debating legislation that attempts to reform police procedures and policies in light of the police-involved killing of George Floyd and other Black peo…
Lawmakers OK bill reviewing controversial state seal, flag
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts' Senate unanimously approved legislation Tuesday creating a special commission to review the state seal and motto, which includes a
Colorado governor sets demands for next US virus aid package
DENVER (AP) — Democratic Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado on Tuesday laid out key demands for the next U.S. coronavirus relief package, urging Congress to deliver uninterrupted benefits for the growing ranks of people …
National teacher union supports strikes over reopening plans
One of the nation's largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures in the middle of the global pandemic.
Ohio House sets Thursday vote to remove disgraced speaker
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio House plans to vote Thursday on the removal of the disgraced House speaker arrested last week in connection with
US attorney urges city to embrace surge in federal agents
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Attorney John C. Anderson is defending a decision to deploy 35 more federal agents to Albuquerque to address violent crime, urging the city's Democratic mayor to embrace the effort.
Torres Small releases new ad touting COVID-19 relief aid
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico released this week a new commercial touting her bipartisan work on a COVID-19 relief package as she prepares to face a tough reelection fight.
Benson: Take ballot to clerk or drop box so it's counted
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's top election official is urging people with an absentee ballot to return it to their local clerk's office or drop box instead of using the mail to ensure it's counted in the Aug. 4 …
Graves confirmed as new leader of Arkansas' prison system
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas Department of Corrections official has been confirmed as the prison system's new leader.
10 residents with COVID-19 at Oklahoma veterans center die
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Ten residents at a home for veterans in northeastern Oklahoma have died after being among dozens of residents and staffers there who tested positive for the coronavirus this month, a state offi…
Senators debate police reform; expand absentee ballot use
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Senate on Tuesday began debating legislation that attempts to reform police procedures and policies in light of the police-involved killing of George Floyd and other Black peo…
Biden's notes: ‘Do not hold grudges’ against Kamala Harris
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden was uncharacteristically tight-lipped on Tuesday about the final stretch of his search for a vice president. But the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee seemed prepared to …
Ex-wrestler running for Congress subject of 911 calls
Las Vegas police responded twice to 911 calls from Republican congressional candidate Dan Rodimer's now-wife in 2018 alleging domestic violence and that Rodimer had stolen guns and jewelry belonging to her, accordi…