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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…
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…
Kansas governor requires masks, checks for fever at schools
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly issued
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…
Old tech has third of Kansas lawmakers' disclosures offline
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — People who want to learn about Kansas legislators’ financial interests have about a 32% chance of not finding the information online, according to a review of records by The Associated Press.
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…
Biden, lawmakers warn of foreign interference in election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate
Florida Democrats running to boost Biden from the bottom up
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Before
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 …
Gillum discusses depression, alcoholism after time in rehab
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum discussed his battle with depression and alcoholism Monday during his first public statement since entering rehab in March.
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…
Official: Mississippi hospitals likely to be overwhelmed
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Within two weeks, Mississippi hospitals will need to start housing patients two-to-a room and placing beds in open wards and other areas where patients don't normally stay to keep up with the …
Dem AGs sue to stop rule revoking transgender protections
NEW YORK (AP) — A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general sued the Trump Administration on Monday, seeking to block next month’s implementation of a rule overturning Obama-era protections for transgender pe…
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.
State Supreme Court to eye ban on indoor restaurant dining
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The state Supreme Court announced Monday it will weigh a challenge to New Mexico's prohibition on indoor service at restaurants and breweries, as the administration of Gov. Michelle Lujan Gris…
Kansas governor requires masks, checks for fever at schools
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly issued