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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…
US designates 4 Chinese media outlets as 'foreign missions,' a step that could force some of their journalists to leave
WASHINGTON (AP) — US designates 4 Chinese media outlets as 'foreign missions,' a step that could force some of their journalists to leave.
Nevada to consider mandate on more electric car offerings
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada will consider adopting new regulations to require a larger percentage of cars sold in the state be electric, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Monday.
California governor, lawmakers agree how to close deficit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will make up its estimated $54.3 billion budget deficit in part by delaying payments to public schools and imposing pay cuts on state workers, according to an agreement announce…
Ex-CIA director, defense secretary Gates: US is paralyzed
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Former CIA director and defense secretary Robert Gates said Monday that the U.S. government is paralyzed by political polarization and careerism, which has allowed China, Russia and oth…
Vermont hopes to pass 1st quarter budget, return in August
The Vermont Legislature hopes to give final approval this week to a state budget for the first quarter of the fiscal year that begins July 1.
House votes to make Republican Rep. Cutler its next speaker
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania House turned to a seven-term Republican member Monday to become its next speaker, elevating him to the chamber's top job a week after his predecessor stepped down in mid-term.
Treasurer: Louisiana business grant program to begin in July
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Some small businesses harmed by the
Infections exceed 82,000, as new reported deaths slow
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Confirmed coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania now exceed 82,000, while new reports of coronavirus-related deaths have slowed significantly in the past couple days, according to Department of He…
White House scales back temperature checks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Visitors are able to enter the White House complex without having their temperatures checked for the first time since mid-March, although several other coronavirus precautions remain in place.
Maryland ICU workers urge caution as states begin to reopen
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. (AP) — Respiratory therapist Kevin Cole and his colleagues at a Maryland intensive care center have watched COVID-19 patients die and consoled their families. They’ve celebrated as some patient…
Watchdog eyes violent routing of protesters near White House
An Interior Department watchdog office will investigate law enforcement and security forces’ violent clearing of protesters from a square in front of the White House earlier this month.
Kansas labor secretary resigns amid unemployment missteps
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Labor Secretary Delia Garcia, who was already under attack for the slow processing of unemployment claims during the pandemic, has resigned after her agency pushed the bank accounts of an…
Pence visiting Milwaukee suburbs along with DeVos, Walker
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence plans to visit two conservative Milwaukee suburbs during a Tuesday trip to Wisconsin.
Rights watchdog urges France to fight racial discrimination
PARIS (AP) — France’s human rights watchdog on Monday urged authorities to take key measures to fight racial discrimination as the country has seen a series of anti-racism gatherings in the wake of the death of Geo…
Smaller class sizes, flexibility urged for Wisconsin schools
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Reopening guidelines for Wisconsin schools released Monday make clear that big changes are in store if and when in-person classes resume.