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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…
Judge tosses California ammunition purchase law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday blocked a California law requiring background checks for people buying ammunition, issuing a sharply worded rebuke of “onerous and convoluted” regulations that …
Experts don't see sustained surge in virus deaths in Arizona
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A surge in deaths from the coronavirus this week is likely the result of a boost in cases weeks ago and should slow because hospitalizations appear to have leveled off, Arizona health officia…
Walz ends school year, but lets some businesses reopen
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota's schools will remain closed through the end of the academic year, but stay-at-home restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus will be eased to allow up to 100,000 peopl…
Some governors worry that federal aid is too restrictive
Governors in a handful of states are raising concerns about restrictions on the federal stimulus checks they have started to receive to help cover the costs of combating the coronavirus.
Lawyer: 4 Arizona death row inmates test positive for virus
PHOENIX (AP) — Four death row prisoners have tested positive for the coronavirus and another five are showing symptoms at the Arizona prison with the most confirmed cases, a defense attorney told The Associated Pre…
House sends President Trump nearly $500 billion package for small business, hospitals in latest bid to counter pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — House sends President Trump nearly $500 billion package for small business, hospitals in latest bid to counter pandemic.
Amid protests, Kelly says May 3 reopening of Kansas in doubt
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly said Thursday that her goal is to start reopening the Kansas economy on May 3 but she may not be able to do it because the state is “nowhere near” having the supplies needed for…
Certain Wyoming places could reopen under new health orders
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming will begin modifying health orders intended to contain the coronavirus so that certain businesses can potentially begin reopening in the weeks ahead, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Thursda…
Tennessee gov: Restaurants, retail stores can open next week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee has announced that restaurants in Tennessee will be allowed to reopen Monday for dine-in service with reduced seating capacity as part of his effort to reopen large swaths of t…
North Dakota sets all-mail June primary due to virus fears
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's June 9 primary will be conducted entirely by mail after all 53 counties chose to avoid in-person voting due to the coronavirus.
14% of South Carolina's workforce says they have lost jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 341,000 people have reported losing their jobs in South Carolina since the start of the
New House panel created to track aid dollars, virus response
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Thursday to create a new subcommittee that will track more than $2 trillion in coronavirus aid, adding another layer of oversight as President Donald Trump's administration carries…
Arkansas plans 'surge' of virus tests before reopen decision
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' governor on Thursday said the state will ramp up coronavirus testing over the next two days as he nears a decision on whether to allow some businesses to reopen.
New Mexico mayor vows to reopen city despite lockdown order
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The mayor of a small New Mexico city announced Thursday that he will allow small businesses to reopen next week in defiance of the governor's order that shuttered nonessential businesses to…
Walz orders Minnesota schools closed for rest of school year
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday ordered Minnesota schools to stay closed through the rest of the academic year amid the COVID-19 crisis.