Firms tied to legislative leader, Senate candidate got loans

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A company owned by a Michigan legislative leader and one run by a U.S. Senate candidate each received between $1 million and $2 million from a federal rescue program that was created to preser…

Companies tied to top California officials get federal aid

SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) — Businesses tied to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and two of the state’s legislative leaders were among those that received federal loans aimed at keeping small bus…

Data shows companies cited as virus hot spots received loans

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two companies in Utah that were accused of creating COVID-19 hot spots were among the recipients of a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program meant to help small businesses nationwide during…

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Spencer Cox wins Republican primary election for governor in Utah

WASHINGTON (AP) — Spencer Cox wins Republican primary election for governor in Utah.

Businessman Blake Moore wins GOP primary in northern Utah's 1st Congressional District

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Businessman Blake Moore wins GOP primary in northern Utah's 1st Congressional District.

Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms contracts COVID-19

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Monday that she had tested positive for COVID-19.

Record COVID-19 spike prompts warning from Kansas governor

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas set a new record Monday for its worst two-week spike in reported coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, prompting its Democratic governor to issue a stern public warning meant to pus…

Bullock raises $7.7M in second quarter in bid for Senate

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock's campaign said Monday that it raised $7.7 million in the second quarter of 2020. The Democrat's bid against Republican incumbent Sen. Steve Daines has emerged as a c…

Appeals court reverses Wisconsin voting restrictions rulings

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal appeals court panel upheld a host of Republican-authored voting restrictions in Wisconsin on Monday, handing conservatives a significant win in a pair of lawsuits just months before r…

California virus 'strike teams' issue few citations

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Newly formed “strike teams” of state inspectors contacted thousands of California businesses over the long Independence Day weekend but issued citations to a relative few as they enforced …

As COVID numbers rise in S Carolina, hospitals eye bed space

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — If South Carolina’s coronavirus infection and hospitalization numbers continue rising at their current rates, hospitals will likely have to implement a medical surge plan to add 3,000 more bed…

Pentagon draft policy would ban Confederate flag displays

WASHINGTON (AP) — A draft policy being circulated by Pentagon leaders would ban the display of the Confederate flag in Defense Department workplaces or public areas by service members and civilian personnel.

Mississippi gov self-isolates, awaiting COVID test results

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's Republican governor said Monday he is isolating himself after coming into contact with a member of the state House of Representatives who tested positive for the coronavirus.

Bullock raises $7.7M in second quarter of bid for Senate

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock's campaign said Monday that it raised $7.7 million in the second quarter of 2020. The Democrat's bid against Republican incumbent Sen. Steve Daines has emerged as a c…