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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…
Georgia Senate panel: Shield businesses from COVID-19 suits
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia Senate committee wants to protect businesses, governments, property owners and emergency personnel from being sued if someone claims they contracted COVID-19 because of them.
Judge throws out parts of N.C. workplace undercover law
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a victory for animal rights activists, a federal judge has thrown out portions of a North Carolina law designed to discourage undercover employees at farms and other workplaces from taking d…
After veto, GOP lawmakers push ahead with business priority
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Despite a veto from the governor, the Louisiana House plowed ahead Monday with a top priority for business lobbying groups, trying to lessen the money that people could win against insurance…
Trump: Former adviser Bolton faces charges if book released
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that his former national security adviser, John Bolton, could face a “criminal problem” if he doesn't halt plans to publish a new book that describes scattershot…
Mississippi seeing rising cases of unemployment fraud
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Employment Security is seeing an influx of fraudulent unemployment claims, mirroring a concerning trend across the country, Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday.
Nevada official offers possible police reforms to lawmakers
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has sent state lawmakers an ambitious list of police reform proposals that, if passed, could ban practices like chokeholds and give the attorney general's…
Trump announces major US troop cut in 'delinquent' Germany
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he is ordering a major reduction in U.S. troop strength in Germany, a move widely criticized by members of his own party as a gift to Russia and a threat to U.S.…
'It's frustrating': Trump advertising blast has limits
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's campaign manager warned in late spring that his juggernaut political operation — the “Death Star,” he called it — was about to start “pressing FIRE” for the first time.
Minnesota lawmakers unveil $300M plan to rebuild from unrest
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democrats who control the Minnesota House announced a $300 million economic aid proposal Monday for businesses that were damaged or destroyed during the civil unrest over the death of George Floy…
Challenger to longtime Philly lawmaker declares victory
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A challenger to a longtime Democratic lawmaker from west Philadelphia declared victory Monday in a four-way primary contest for a state legislative seat.
Mich. requires tests, says 32% of deaths from nursing homes
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's health department on Monday mandated coronavirus testing of all nursing home residents and staff after reporting the deaths of nearly 2,000 residents tied to the facilities — about …
Missouri Supreme Court considers voting during pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Civil rights groups on Monday asked the Missouri Supreme Court to allow all Missourians to vote absentee without a notary because of the coronavirus.
U.S. Rep. Tom Rice and family are recovering from COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A second member of South Carolina’s congressional delegation has contracted COVID-19.
Mich. requires testing, finds nearly 2K nursing home deaths
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's health department on Monday mandated coronavirus testing of all nursing home residents and staff after reporting the deaths of nearly 2,000 residents — about a third of all COVID-19…
Big win for LGBT rights but fight's not over in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A U.S. Supreme Court