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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…
Judge blocks New Mexico ban on indoor restaurant dining
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico state district court judge on Monday temporarily blocked a ban on indoor dining service at restaurants and breweries across the state.
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.
Denver mayor picks sheriff department veteran to lead agency
DENVER (AP) — After previously looking to an outsider to address misconduct and excessive force allegations in its jails, Denver is hoping a longtime member of the sheriff's department can help transform the troubl…
Gov. Ricketts defends 2-year time frame to expand Medicaid
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska residents who qualify for expanded Medicaid under the federal health care law can start enrolling next month, Gov. Pete Ricketts said Monday as he defended the state's nearly two-year …
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.
First lady delivers lunch to firefighters and families in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lunch was on the first lady during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lieutenant governor primary runner-up to leave Senate early
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina state Sen. Andy Wells, who finished second in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor in March, announced on Monday he's leaving his legislative seat before his term expir…
Columbus mayor to put police civilian review board to voters
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Voters in Ohio's capital city would decide on the creation of an independent civilian review board to investigate police misconduct, according to a proposal Monday by the Columbus mayor, prose…
Bolton: Trump lacks strategic vision, historical knowledge
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Former national security adviser John Bolton said Monday he believes President Donald Trump committed several impeachable offenses, but Democratic congressional leaders doomed their eff…
Democrats urge action on voting rights as tribute to Lewis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mourning the death of civil rights hero John Lewis, Democrats are urging the Senate to take up a bill of enduring importance to Lewis throughout his life: protecting and expanding the right to vot…
Georgia Democrats have selected state Sen. Nikema Williams to replace the late Rep. John Lewis on the ballot in November
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Democrats have selected state Sen. Nikema Williams to replace the late Rep. John Lewis on the ballot in November.
Gov. Ricketts defends 2-year delay to expand Medicaid
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska residents who qualify for expanded Medicaid under the federal health care law can start enrolling next month, Gov. Pete Ricketts said Monday as he defended the state's nearly two-year …
Advocate: Mississippi gov's veto is 'roadblock to justice'
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — People seeking improvements in Mississippi's troubled prison system said Monday that they want lawmakers to overturn the governor's veto of a bill that could make more inmates eligible for par…
National Zoo to reopen part time with mask requirement
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Zoo will reopen to the public later this week, with restrictions to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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…