Political
Need information regarding current political news? Here we'll keep you updated on the latest political news, locally and nationally.
Grant County Republican Party to stage debate in Ephrata
EPHRATA — Grant County voters will have an opportunity this evening to hear directly from candidates seeking two o…
Polis: Virus contingency plans key for schools reopening
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s public schools will need to be flexible about reopening classroom instruction this fall by keeping remote learning options available for students at schools that have coronavirus outbreaks,…
Infections spike among New Mexico health care workers
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Data from the New Mexico Health Department shows COVID-19 infections among health care workers in the state have spiked as intensive care units remain full and nurses call for more protecti…
As cases climb, Cooper warns of consequences of virus spread
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — With North Carolina's
Mississippi gov says mask-shaming during virus is 'wrong'
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that the state still faces danger from the
Trump closer to resuming rallies that were halted by virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is aiming to resume campaign rallies in the coming weeks, though the locations and coronavirus precautions still are being worked out.
Feds approve Oklahoma's newly negotiated gambling compacts
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The federal government approved new gambling compacts between Oklahoma and two tribal nations, Gov. Kevin Stitt announced on Monday, but the governor still remains locked in a legal dispute ove…
Louisiana lawmakers change rules for GOP committee districts
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Republicans hope they ended the upheaval surrounding elections for their governing body, by having lawmakers rewrite the rules determining the makeup of the GOP's central committee…
US, Russia to start nuclear arms control talks this month
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Russia have agreed to start arms control talks this month as the only remaining treaty between the two largest nuclear powers is poised to expire in less than a year, Marshall Billing…
Populous counties outpace Kansas for rise in COVID-19 cases
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Coronavirus cases are increasing faster in Kansas' four most populous counties than they are in the state as a whole, accounting Monday for the majority of new cases reported since last week.
South Dakota governor uses video to vaunt COVID-19 response
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Monday took to social media to vaunt her response to the coronavirus pandemic and pitch herself as a leading conservative governor.
N.C. justices back sheriffs involved in immigration program
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled state judges don’t have authority to release immigrants held by a county sheriff working on behalf of the U.S. government with documents directing the…
Michigan: No smoking, 15% capacity when Detroit casinos open
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Detroit casinos will have to ban smoking on their gambling floors and limit capacity to 15% initially when they are allowed to open by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, regulators said Monday, as the sta…
Michigan seeks disaster declaration after 2 dam failures
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday she is requesting a federal disaster declaration for the Midland area, where a failure of
W.Va. governor says concerts at fairs can resume in July
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Monday said outdoor concerts at fairs and festivals will be allowed to resume next month as he continues to lift coronavirus restrictions in the state.
California schools chief details plan for reopening
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Beyond face masks and physical distancing, a new detailed guide to safely reopen California schools suggests a radical overhaul of classroom instruction to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.