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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…
Denver loses bid to avoid giving ICE details on 3 suspects
DENVER (AP) — Denver has lost its bid to stop federal immigration officials from forcing it to turn over information on three men wanted for deportation.
Mississippi gov: Restarting economy won't be 'light switch'
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that the state economy will reopen gradually after health officials and others say it's safe to do so during the
Senate approves new coronavirus aid bill with nearly $500 billion total for businesses, hospitals and testing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate approves new coronavirus aid bill with nearly $500 billion total for businesses, hospitals and testing.
21 new virus deaths reported in Arizona; toll now 208
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona health officials on Tuesday reported 21 additional coronavirus deaths, the most in a single day since the the outbreak began. The state Health Services Department says there are now 2…
Virginia hits pause on plans for 3 large field hospitals
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Plans to convert three convention centers across Virginia into field hospitals as part of the state's
West Virginia Supreme Court upholds 'right-to-work' law
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Supreme Court has upheld a so-called right-to-work law and handed a defeat to labor unions which had sought to preserve workers' union dues.
Baltimore Police lawyers: Surveillance planes should fly
Lawyers for the Baltimore Police Department told a federal judge on Tuesday that plans for camera-equipped planes to conduct aerial surveillance of the city should proceed, saying the crime-fighting tactic is const…
Judge won't suspend handgun carry law during virus emergency
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge declined on Tuesday to suspend a Georgia law that requires people to have a license to carry a handgun after a gun rights group raised concerns because licenses aren't being issued during the…
Alabama stay-home order to remain; protest held at Capitol
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A group of protesters gathered outside the Alabama Capitol on Tuesday as Gov. Kay Ivey said she intends to keep a stay-home order in place through April, striking a measured approach as some…
Hundreds demand North Carolina governor end stay-home order
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Hundreds of people angry and frustrated with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's stay-at-home order designed to blunt
Cuomo, Trump ready to meet after trading virus barbs, praise
WASHINGTON (AP) — Their back-and-forth during the coronavirus pandemic has included insults, sharply contrasting views on the role of the federal government and some moments of mutual admiration.
Officials: 7 virus cases appear related to in-person voting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Health officials in Wisconsin said they have identified at least seven people who appear to have contracted the coronavirus from participating in the April 7 election, the first such cases foll…
Nevada House members hold fundraising edge over challengers
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's three Democrats and one Republican who are seeking re-election to their U.S. House seats this year are building fundraising cushions they'll use to try to defeat challengers in the months …
New challenger takes on Indiana attorney general for GOP nod
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A southern Indiana prosecutor launched a Republican nomination challenge on Tuesday against state Attorney General Curtis Hill, whose law license is threatened over allegations that he
Governor: Alabama stay home order to remain through April
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said Tuesday she intends to keep a stay home order in place through April, striking a measured approach as some Southern states push to quickly reopen.