Political
Need information regarding current political news? Here we'll keep you updated on the latest political news, locally and nationally.
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…
AP Deleg Count-Dem States, 5th Add,400
Haas +- Harris +- Hewes +- Koos +-
Experts worry politics will guide voters' virus precautions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Laura Herd says she sleeps better because her state's governor, Michigan Democrat Gretchen Whitmer, imposed one of the nation's strictest stay-at-home orders to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Pr…
Mississippi nears 4,000 virus cases as deaths rise above 150
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is reporting a dozen more deaths from COVID-19 as the state’s total cases approach 4,000.
Governor: 16,000 hotel rooms to house homeless in California
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California is on its way to acquiring nearly 16,000 hotel rooms to house the homeless during the pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Saturday as he reminded people to stay indoors as outbreaks con…
Illinois matches highest single-day virus death tally at 125
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Saturday announced that the death toll from the coronavirus in the state had climbed by 125, matching the highest total for a single day.
Governor: 15,000 hotel rooms to house homeless in California
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California is on its way to acquiring 15,000 hotel rooms to house the homeless during the pandemic, said Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday as he reminded people to stay indoors while outbreaks cont…
Minnesota governor promotes mask drive to slow virus spread
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz called on Minnesota residents to make homemade masks for those most at risk of the coronavirus, as health officials reported 143 new confirmed cases of the disease, including 23 in …
A few hundred protest COVID-19 orders at Texas Capitol
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A few hundred conservative activists, some waving flags supporting President Donald Trump, demonstrated on the steps of the Texas Capitol building on Saturday to call for an end to social restr…
Kansas awaits ruling on church limits; coronavirus cases up
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas officials were waiting Saturday to learn whether a federal judge would block an order from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly limiting religious gatherings to check the spread of the novel coron…
Reported Arizona death toll from coronavirus rises to 177
PHOENIX (AP) — The number of reported Arizona deaths attributed to the coronavirus has risen to at least 177, up from 169 on Friday.
Mississippi nears 4,000 virus cases as deaths rise above 150
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is reporting a dozen more deaths from COVID-19 as the state’s total cases approach 4,000.
WY-Dem-Delg-FinalAlign-SumD
0 of 23 precincts - 0 percent
121 new virus deaths in Turkey as infection rate slows
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s health minister said Saturday that 121 more people have died of COVID-19, with total deaths standing at 1,890.
Arizona cities retrenching to cope with coronavirus outbreak
Arizona cities are tightening their belts and revising previously rosy budget forecasts as the coronavirus outbreak's financial impact takes hold in metropolitan areas and mostly rural counties alike.
Protesters to meet at Texas Capitol over stay-at-home orders
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Conservative activists planned to demonstrate outside of the Texas Capitol building on Saturday to protest restrictions that have been put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus, despit…