Governor backs petrochemical tax break bill in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday that he supports legislation that extends millions of dollars in tax breaks to turn natural gas into fertilizer and industrial chemicals as it sped through the Legi…

NJ lawmakers advance bill approving $10B in borrowing

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Legislation authorizing New Jersey to borrow nearly $10 billion to patch budget holes stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak passed out of a state Senate committee on Tuesday.

Jackson, Gideon propose special session for Maine lawmakers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Senate President Troy Jackson and House Speaker Sara Gideon proposed Tuesday that lawmakers return for a special session next month.

Maine deciding $120M in bonds for broadband, transportation

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Mainers on Tuesday were deciding a pair of bond proposals for transportation improvement projects and to boost high-speed internet.

Russia seeks prison terms for 3 youth group members

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities on Tuesday demanded prison terms for three members of a youth group charged with creating an extremist organization, in a case that elicited public outrage and has been seen as pol…

Democrat Kelly reports $12.8 million for Arizona Senate bid

PHOENIX (AP) — Democrat Mark Kelly says he raised nearly $12.8 million during the second quarter for his bid to unseat Arizona Republican Sen. Martha McSally.

Groups: Absentee ruling didn't exclude new Tennessee voters

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Voting rights groups argue that Tennessee's continued enforcement of a state law barring many first-time voters from casting absentee ballots doesn't comply with a judge's ruling that all el…

Hungary lawmakers back Orban's position on EU recovery plan

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian lawmakers passed a resolution Tuesday calling on Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s populist government to ensure that the European Union’s economic stimulus plan meets certain conditi…

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Trump fans seek GOP nod to try for Maine congressional seat

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Three supporters of President Donald Trump are vying in Maine’s Republican primary for the 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday.

German police chief quits in scandal over far-right threats

BERLIN (AP) — A German state's police chief stepped down Tuesday over a scandal involving a left-wing lawmaker who received threatening emails after someone accessed her personal details on a police computer.

Navy sees progress against blaze on warship in San Diego Bay

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The battle to save the USS Bonhomme Richard from a ravaging fire entered a third day in San Diego Bay on Tuesday with indications that the situation aboard the amphibious assault ship was improving.

First George Floyd-inspired bills become law in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The first bills passed by Pennsylvania’s Legislature in response to widespread protests over police brutality and the killing of George Floyd became law Tuesday with Gov. Tom Wolf's signature.

Louisiana attorney general has coronavirus, is in quarantine

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry was quarantining Tuesday after testing positive for the coronavirus, though his spokesman said the prominent Republican elected official has no symptom…

Germany eyes local travel bans to prevent 2nd virus wave

BERLIN (AP) — The government official overseeing Germany's pandemic response expressed confidence Tuesday that his country can avoid a second big wave of coronavirus cases if people respect rules such as social dis…