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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…
Arkansas governor aims to lift some virus restrictions May 4
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas could start lifting restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic on May 4, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Friday.
Aid group MSF splits with partner over migrant rescues
BERLIN (AP) — Aid group Doctors without Borders said Friday it is ending its cooperation with partner SOS Mediterranee amid disagreement over the continued rescue of migrants.
Federal court asked to block Kansas limit on church services
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge is considering whether to block enforcement of Gov. Laura Kelly's order banning religious gatherings with more than 10 people to help slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
Utah governor aims to reopen restaurants, gyms in early May
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah will aim to reopen restaurants and gyms and resume elective surgeries in early May under a plan unveiled Friday by Gov. Gary Herbert to gradually reopen the economy that has been decimate…
Gov. Jim Justice orders virus testing in all nursing homes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Friday ordered that residents and staffers of all nursing homes in the state immediately be tested for the
France finds more than 1,000 virus cases on aircraft carrier
PARIS (AP) — The French navy is investigating how the coronavirus infected more than 1,000 sailors aboard the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, amid growing pressure on government leaders to explain how it could …
Tennessee, clinics spar over need for abortions in pandemic
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge says he will rule before Monday on an emergency motion to allow abortions to continue in Tennessee in spite of a temporary ban on nonessential medical procedures to slow the …
Florida congressman flouts House rules with district lease
WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is paying a former legal client and donor $5,000 a month to rent space for his district office, a possible violation of U.S. House rules that dictate that lawmakers should …
Jane Hull, first woman elected Arizona governor, dies at 84
PHOENIX (AP) — Jane Hull, Arizona's first woman elected governor and part of the “Fab Five” celebrated as the nation's first all-female elected state executive branch leadership group, has died. She was 84.
Wolf offers 'framework,' few details for reopening state
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania will gradually reopen its economy using a “regional, sector-based approach” and a modeling tool that will help public officials decide when it's safe, according to a plan outline…
Dimension of virus 'massacre' in Italy nursing homes grows
ROCCA DI PAPA, Italy (AP) — The World Health Organization has called it a “massacre.” The Health Ministry sent in inspectors. Prosecutors are investigating, and an appalled mayor said the managers of a residential …
Trump tweets support for rally at Minnesota governor's home
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump tweeted his support Friday for a protest outside Gov. Tim Walz’s official residence in St. Paul against Minnesota's continued stay-at-home order.
Wisconsin clerks ready for special congressional election
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Election clerks in northern Wisconsin said Friday that they're ready for next month's special congressional election after they managed to make it through the April 7 election despite the diffi…
Montana judge suspended 30 days without pay for misconduct
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Supreme Court on Friday suspended a Montana judge for 30 days without pay after she acknowledged violating judicial rules by not being truthful under oath and for claims she made …
Virginia sued over witness requirement for absentee ballots
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union on Friday asked a federal court to block Virginia election officials from requiring that absentee voters find a witness to watch them sign their ballots, citi…