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In Grant County Judge debate, Bevier, Chadwick place emphasis on experience and constitutional interpretation
EPHRATA — The two candidates seeking Grant County Superior Court Judge Position 3 highlighted their legal experien…
Missouri lawmakers aim to cut $700M from next year's budget
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers plan to cut the state spending plan by about $700 million because of the toll the coronavirus has taken on the state's economy, a top Republican budget leader said Frid…
As hundreds protest Wisconsin restrictions, some in GOP skip
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The latest demonstration by right-wing groups against measures to contain the coronavirus came to Wisconsin on Friday, with hundreds of people ignoring social distancing recommendations and cro…
Alaska allows some businesses to reopen with limitations
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Businesses in parts of Alaska cautiously began reopening Friday, as part of Gov. Mike Dunleavy's plan to restart segments of the economy affected by coronavirus concerns. Signs of the times we…
ADL condemns New Mexico mayor's 'Nazi' remark about governor
GRANTS, N.M. (AP) — The Anti-Defamation League is denouncing comments made by a New Mexico mayor who compared New Mexico State Police to the Gestapo and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to the Nazis.
Shepherd wins another term as Arkansas House speaker
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Speaker Matthew Shepherd won another term leading the Arkansas House Friday as lawmakers formally adjourned this year's session.
Naval destroyer USS Kidd reports rise in virus cases to 33
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy reports that the number of sailors aboard the USS Kidd confirmed to be infected with the novel coronavirus has nearly doubled, rising from 18 on Friday to 33.
Despite critics' outcry, border wall construction goes on
PHOENIX (AP) — The federal government is proceeding with plans for a border wall even as communities where construction is ongoing protest the presence of workers, according to court documents.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's errant virus theories, testing boast
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lysol is for toilet bowls and countertops, not human consumption. The company that manufacturers it felt compelled to emphasize the danger of ingesting it after President Donald Trump’s musings ab…
Navy admiral advises reinstatement of fired carrier captain
WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronav…
Ducey appoints Bailey to fill state Court of Appeals vacancy
PHOENIX (AP) — Republican Doug Ducey has become the Arizona governor to appoint the most judges in the state court system.
High court declines to revisit immigrant issue during virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday declined a request by states who cited the coronavirus pandemic in asking the justices to reverse course and temporarily halt a Trump administration policy that makes i…
Garden centers, growers struggle in planting-season shutdown
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With outdoor planting season in full swing for much of Pennsylvania, many garden centers and the farms that supply their vegetable seedlings and flowers are buckling under the pain of Gov. To…
North Carolina public schools closed for rest of school year
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s public school buildings, already shuttered for the past month due to
Pandemic complicates counting of refugees in census
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The care packages, left outside closed apartment doors to curb the coronavirus, offer newly arrived refugee families a few items to ease their transition to life in the United States — canned…
Georgia officials investigate racist text to Atlanta mayor
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia officials are investigating a racist text received by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.