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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…
Report: UK officials 'avoided' looking into Russian meddling
LONDON (AP) — A long-awaited report on Russian meddling in British politics criticized the U.K. government for failing to investigate whether Moscow interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, with the document’s aut…
Haaland has more than twice money edge in reelection bid
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland has a more than a 2-to-1 money advantage over her Republican opponent for her central New Mexico seat.
Judge to hear arguments in Atlanta mask mandate lawsuit
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge plans to hear arguments on an emergency request by Georgia's governor to stop Atlanta from enforcing a mandate to wear a mask in public and other restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic…
Colorado issues guidance for opening schools amid pandemic
DENVER (AP) — Staggered schedules, face coverings, limited contact among students and the option of remote learning are just a few of the changes Colorado health and education officials recommended Monday as public…
Biden urges Muslim Americans to help him defeat Trump
Democrat Joe Biden urged Muslim Americans on Monday to join him in the fight to defeat President Donald Trump as he addressed an online summit hosted by the advocacy organization Emgage Action to mobilize Muslim vo…
Virginia unemployment agency getting outside PR help
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia state agency that has faced criticism for its handling of an unprecedented flood of claims for unemployment benefits has hired a well-connected lobbying and communications firm to he…
Biden outlines priorities for next pandemic relief package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is calling President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic “inept” in a new statement that lays out his priorities for the next relief package in Congress.
Navajo lawmakers to take up coronavirus-related bills
FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — Navajo Nation lawmakers are considering overturning a presidential veto of a bill that cancels the tribe's primary election in early August over concerns about the coronavirus.
Councilor resigns after calling Black Lives Matter criminals
CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — A long-serving city councilor in eastern Iowa has resigned days after calling Black Lives Matter protesters “a bunch of criminals" at a public meeting, the city said Monday.
Federal aid helps Michigan fill $2.2B hole; more sought
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers will return to session to pass a multibillion-dollar plan to resolve the deficit caused by the coronavirus shutdown — with a mix of spending cuts, a drawdown of the state's …
Biden says he's getting briefings from lawyers on VP options
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden said Monday that he is getting extensive briefings from lawyers vetting candidates for vice president and plans to have “personal discussions” with his final choices for running…
Cuomo calls for police to disperse crowds outside bars
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City moved to what was supposed to be the final phase of its coronavirus reopening Monday, but with indoor service at restaurants and bars still banned, malls and museums shuttered and thea…
Nebraska lawmakers resume session with virus in mind
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers returned to their session Monday with lingering concerns about the coronavirus and extra safety precautions that will likely remain in place until they adjourn for the year.
Prosecutor: Kansas congressman blamed staff for registration
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A freshman Kansas congressman misled a sheriff's detective by blaming staff for a problem with his state voter registration form that led to three felony criminal charges, a prosecutor alleged M…
First lady delivers lunch to firefighters and families in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lunch was on the first lady during the coronavirus pandemic.