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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…
Maine GOP congressional primary heats up over Saudi link
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Two candidates vying for the Republican nomination in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District are sparring over the ties one has to a registered foreign agent of the government of Saudi Arabia.
Legal challenge to Sununu moves forward; museum to reopen
A challenge to New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu’s spending authority during the coronavirus pandemic is moving ahead, with both sides filing arguments with the court.
Cascade County issues health order limiting large crowds
GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — Cascade County in central Montana has issued a public health order limiting indoor events to 250 people and outdoor events to 500.
Justice Dept. seeks to overturn order halting execution
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed an emergency motion with a federal appeals court on Saturday seeking to move forward with the first federal execution in nearly two decades.
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Arizona reports 69 more deaths, sets hospitalization records
PHOENIX (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak in Arizona has produced 69 additional deaths and record numbers of hospitalizations, according to data released Saturday by state health officials.
US appeals to proceed with 1st federal execution in 17 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Determined to proceed with the first federal execution in nearly two decades, the Justice Department plans to appeal a judge’s ruling that would halt authorities from carrying it out on Monday.
Trump advisers rally Wisconsin Republicans, mock Democrats
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A pair of President Donald Trump's top advisers touted him to Wisconsin Republicans on Saturday as a defender of law and order who will win over key Black voters, while casting presumed Democra…
Arizona courts eye ways to hold jury trials during pandemic
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona courts are entering new legal waters by exploring innovative procedures and technology such as videoconferencing to hold jury trials during the coronavirus pandemic.
Atlanta mayor clashes with governor as Georgia expands beds
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Indiana welfare offices reopen to foot traffic
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has reopened Division of Family Resources offices in all 92 counties for Hoosiers preferring in-person service.
Even during pandemic beekeeping remains an essential service
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Excuse me, can I ask what you’re doing here?” a resident in a southeast Washington neighborhood asks as Sean Kennedy and Erin Gleeson get out of their truck and scour the streets.
Michigan wants kids caught up on vaccines after pandemic dip
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's health department is urging that children be caught up on their vaccines as soon as possible after a drop in immunizations due to the cancellation of appointments during the coronav…
Double win at Supreme Court elates religious conservatives
NEW YORK (AP) — Conservative-leaning faith leaders and their allies, outspoken in recent years about what they consider infringements on religious liberties, cheered Wednesday as the Supreme Court issued a pair of …