Maryland lawmakers call on governor to order police reforms

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — All 99 Democrats in Maryland’s House of Delegates called Tuesday on Gov. Larry Hogan to immediately implement police reform measures by executive order.

Bipartisan caucus seeks expanded nursing home virus review

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers gave Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont a list of issues Tuesday to be reviewed in an upcoming, independent third-party investigation into the preparation a…

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House to vote to make Washington DC the 51st state

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats controlling the House have slated a vote next week to make the District of Columbia the 51st state, an issue that they say has become far more important in the aftermath of protests for …

Panel: NOAA bowed to political pressure in Dorian dispute

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration leaders violated the agency’s scientific integrity when they chastised a local weather office that had contradicted President Trump’s inaccurate comments about Hurric…

House subpoenas Justice Dept lawyers over politicization

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats have subpoenaed two Justice Department lawyers to testify before the Judiciary Committee about the politicization of the agency in the Trump administration, the committee’s chairma…

Senate GOP rushing police changes, votes possible next week

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans could vote as soon as next week on proposed policing changes, an abrupt shift of GOP priorities in an election year as the party rushes to respond to nationwide protests over th…

Federal funds obtained to send absentee ballot form requests

Every registered voter in Ohio will receive an absentee ballot request form in the mail through the use of federal funding, in a move some officials say could help mail-in voting in the critical battleground state …

Watchdogs say Trump admin limiting oversight of virus aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — Government watchdogs are warning that a legal determination by the Trump administration could severely limit their ability to oversee more than $1 trillion in spending related to the coronavirus p…

Tennessee lawmakers clash over budget details

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers are clashing over how to balance the state budget, with the Senate and House opposed on the best way to provide relief to Tennesseans affected by the

New Mexico courts set deadline for ending cases before trial

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A new order issued in response to the coronavirus outbreak requires that criminal plea agreements and civil settlements agreements be filed in New Mexico's state court system at least five day…

Ohio to use federal funds to send absentee ballot forms

Every registered voter in Ohio will receive an absentee ballot request form in the mail through the use of federal funding, in a move some officials say could help mail-in voting in the critical battleground state …

The Latest: Bentley wins House GOP race, will face Titus

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on Nevada's primary election (all times local):

Trump signs executive order on police reform

WASHINGTON (AP) — Following weeks of national protests since the death of

US offers belated 'concern' over Philippine journalist case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has offered a muted and belated expression of “concern” over the convictions of two Philippine journalists on criminal libel charges.