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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…
California struggles to slow COVID-19 among homeless
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — As California’s death toll from the coronavirus topped the grim 1,000 death milestone, state and local officials have struggled to slow the spread of the virus among vulnerable populati…
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University of Arizona workers face furloughs amid pandemic
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The University of Arizona is implementing furloughs and pay cuts for most of its employees as a result of economic strains brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.
California struggles to slow COVID-19 among homeless
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — With California’s death toll from the coronavirus topping 1,000, lawmakers are looking at ways to slow the spread, especially in vulnerable populations such as the homeless.
McSally, Sinema, Biggs to serve on recovery task force
PHOENIX (AP) — Three Arizona lawmakers are among the nearly 100 members of Congress named to a bipartisan group advising President Donald Trump on recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.
Nevada court suspends thousands of traffic warrants
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A court in Nevada's largest city has decided to suspend enforcement of more than a quarter of a million traffic cases until 60 days after the governor’s stay-at-home directive is lifted.
Dunleavy says Alaska will chart it own course on reopening
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said the state will chart its own course in deciding how to reopen parts of the economy restricted or shut down over concerns with the coronavirus.
University of Arizona workers face furloughs amid pandemic
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The University of Arizona is implementing furloughs and pay cuts for most of its employees as a result of economic strains brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.
Navajos cancel legislative session amid coronavirus outbreak
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation has canceled its spring legislative session amid an outbreak of coronavirus that has kept lawmakers away from the tribal capital.
Governor sets June election for Medicaid expansion question
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Friday set a June 30 election date for voters to decide whether to expand Medicaid health coverage to more Oklahomans.
Hawaii governor orders eviction moratorium amid virus fight
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. David Ige on Friday ordered a moratorium on evictions of people from their homes for failure to pay rent as the negative economic effects of the fight against the coronavirus deepen.
Vegas jail releasing some inmates to prevent virus spread
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police in Las Vegas are releasing up to 290 county jail inmates in a bid to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus among a vulnerable inmate population behind bars, department officials said Fri…
Business, labor, politics have role in California task force
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As Gov. Gavin Newsom turns his attention to the economic devastation in California brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, he's turning to the heads of some of the country's biggest compan…
Biden looks to placate Sanders by letting him keep delegates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking to avoid the bitter feelings that marred the 2016 Democratic convention, Joe Biden’s campaign is angling to allow Bernie Sanders to keep some of the delegates he would otherwise forfeit by…