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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…
Many Arizona cities back masks to slow virus, others say no
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s decision to let local governments mandate face masks in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus amid a surge is leading to a patchwork of requirements around th…
Mississippi gov says he should have worn mask at funeral
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday that because of the
Arizona cities split on mask mandates to slow virus spread
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s decision to let local governments mandate face masks in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus amid a surge is leading to a patchwork of requirements around th…
Bill to reopen N.C. bowling alleys, rinks head to Cooper
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislators sent another bill on Thursday to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper designed to overturn parts of his executive order for
Date set for resentencing of man who attacked Rand Paul
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — A new sentencing date has been set for a Kentucky man who tackled U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, breaking several of the lawmaker's ribs.
Georgia jobless rate falls in May as some return to work
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's jobless rate fell to 9.7% in May from 12.6% in April as nearly 150,000 workers reported being back on the job.
Legislature considers streamlined absentee voting procedures
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Legislature met Thursday for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic struck in a special session to shore up state finances and consider emergency election reforms.
Portraits of former Confederate leaders removed from Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Portraits honoring four former House speakers who served in the Confederacy were removed Thursday after Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared that the men "embody the violent bigotry and grotesque racism …
Oklahoma COVID-19 cases skyrocket by 450 cases Thursday
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — New cases of the illness caused by the novel coronavirus skyrocketed Thursday in Oklahoma by double the record-setting number reported two days before.
Ketchikan warns virus spread possible after quarantine break
KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) — A person who didn’t follow quarantine procedures after arriving in Alaska has created the possibility of broad community spread of the coronavirus after going to social gatherings and publi…
Booker picks up Warren endorsement in Kentucky Senate race
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Democrat Charles Booker picked up another national endorsement as Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Thursday backed his bid for the Democratic nomination in Kentucky's primary election next week to ru…
Face masks now required at casino table games in Nevada
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada casinos are now requiring gamblers and spectators to wear protective face coverings at table games that have no barriers.
Georgia lawmakers agree to 50-cent fee on ride-hailing trips
ATLANTA (AP) — A bill that would impose a flat tax of 50 cents on trips in Georgia taxis, ride-hailing services and limousines is on its way to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk for his signature or veto.
W.Va. Democratic attorney general candidates still at odds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Labor lawyer Sam Petsonk declared victory Thursday in the Democratic primary for West Virginia attorney general while his opponent declined to concede the election as fewer than 200 votes s…
Trump team seeks 4th debate with Biden, cites voting by mail
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's campaign is requesting a fourth debate with his presumptive Democratic rival, citing an expected surge in mail and absentee voting this fall because of the coronavirus.