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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…
Democrat tops GOP hopefuls in Kansas US Senate fundraising
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Republicans looking to protect their majority in the U.S. Senate have been unable to match the fundraising prowess of a party-switching Democratic state lawmaker in normally reliably red Kansas…
Senior official cited by Trump is subject of investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The senior Department of Homeland Security official who was thrust into the spotlight by President Donald Trump to describe the effects of temperature on COVID-19 has been the subject of misconduc…
Disinfectant riff is latest of many Trump science clashes
WASHINGTON (AP) — What President Donald Trump says and does often flies in the face of mainstream science. Coronavirus and the idea of injecting disinfectants is only the latest episode.
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.
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.
Officials say Navy is recommending reinstatement of aircraft carrier captain fired for coronavirus email
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials say Navy is recommending reinstatement of aircraft carrier captain fired for coronavirus email.
Pelosi: No more virus bailouts without state and local aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted Friday that Congress’ next economic package provide billions for financially reeling state and local governments, foreshadowing a sharp partisan fight ahead in …
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…
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…
Coronavirus shakes the conceit of ‘American exceptionalism’
WASHINGTON (AP) — What if the real “invisible enemy” is the enemy from within — America's very institutions?