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Sheriff candidates clash over leadership, lawsuit and confidence vote at GOP debate
MOSES LAKE — Leadership, accountability and trust within the Grant County Sheriff's Office took center stage Sept.…
Maryland residents discuss trouble with unemployment website
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland residents used words like “soul crushing” and “hell” to describe their experiences seeking unemployment benefits via a state website, testifying Tuesday during an online hearing with …
SC Legislature passes resolution to let state keep spending
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina General Assembly finally passed a resolution Tuesday to allow state government to keep spending after the fiscal year ends as lawmakers try to get a handle on the damage to …
Arizona casinos to reopen with new sanitation measures
PHOENIX (AP) — Several Arizona casinos have announced plans to reopen as early as this week, after about two months of silent slot machines, empty card tables and closed doors because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Highlights of Democrats' $3 trillion-plus virus relief bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats controlling the House have unveiled a $3 trillion-plus
W.Va. governor warns of virus ahead of Memorial Day weekend
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is warning of disastrous consequences if
Florida's 2 biggest counties preparing to reopen
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's two largest and hardest-hit counties appeared to be headed Tuesday toward the partial reopening of their economies next week from the coronavirus shutdown, finalizing plans th…
California Senate proposal tackles rents, economic recovery
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians unable to pay their rent because of the coronavirus crisis could have their payments covered by the state Legislature, Senate leaders announced Tuesday, part of a massive $25 …
Missouri passes bill to expand access to rape kits
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — All Missouri hospitals would be required to offer rape kits under a bill passed by lawmakers Tuesday.
Senator warns of potential 25% cut in Michigan school funds
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A lawmaker warned Tuesday of a potential 25% cut in state funding for K-12 schools because of economic fallout from the pandemic, saying he is not “banking” on Congress sending additional aid …
Pelosi defends House Democrats' new $3T virus and economic relief plan, says, 'Not acting is the most expensive course'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pelosi defends House Democrats' new $3T virus and economic relief plan, says, 'Not acting is the most expensive course.'
Former state legislator Hood dies from virus complications
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Morris Hood III, a former Democratic state legislator from Detroit, has died of COVID-19. He was 54.
Kemp optimistic on Georgia virus fight as concerns linger
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp eased a few restrictions Tuesday on businesses and child care operations, but said he was keeping most current rules until at least the end of May.
First 2 California counties get OK to more quickly reopen
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The first two California counties received state approval Tuesday to more quickly reopen some services as state officials gradually relax restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the co…
Colorado faces $3.3 billion state deficit due to pandemic
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s tourism-and-energy-dependent economy has been crushed by the coronavirus pandemic, presenting lawmakers with a projected $3.3 billion in cuts they must make to craft a balanced state budget…
High school graduations to test virus rules in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The high school graduation season will present a test of Alabama’s ability to reopen society without hastening the spread of the new