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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…
Oklahoma Legislature petitions court over budget dispute
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Legislature asked the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to weigh in on a dispute with the governor over the state budget.
Military sees no quick exit from 'new world' of coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is bracing for a months-long struggle against
US wildlife managers to update endangered Mexican wolf rule
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials will be looking for public comment as they prepare to update a rule that guides management of endangered Mexican gray wolves in the Southwest.
Arizona governor eyes reopening economy 'when it's safe'
PHOENIX (AP) — Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday he’s beginning discussions about how to ease up on the social distancing requirements that have left businesses closed and a record number of workers jobless.
Virus outbreak hampers 2020 Census efforts in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The suspension of field operations by the U.S. Census Bureau due to the coronavirus outbreak has left some New Mexico residents without the ability to easily participate in the national hea…
Delaware economic loss could exceed 10 percent of budget
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The coronavirus epidemic could cost Delaware half a billion dollars, or more than 10 percent of next year’s proposed budget, Gov. John Carney said Tuesday.
In nod to governors, Trump walks back total authority claim
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he’s open to some states “reopening” before federal
Alaska to consider allowing curbside pot pickup amid virus
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska marijuana industry wants approval to take orders online and over the phone for curbside pickup, allowing businesses to stay open while they limit interaction with the public during …
Trump ends US aid to WHO, says not enough done to stop virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he was cutting off U.S. payments to the World Health Organization during
Judge mulls ordering online initiative signature gathering
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A federal judge is considering whether to order Arizona to allow its existing electronic signature-gathering system to be used by backers of citizen initiatives who say they have been hamstru…
Petition seeks release of New Mexico prisoners amid outbreak
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Some attorneys and prisoner advocates petitioned the New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday for the release of more inmates from the state corrections system amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Alaska plans to lift restrictions on elective surgeries
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state plans to lift restrictions on elective medical procedures in what Gov. Mike Dunleavy described Tuesday as an initial step toward reopening segments of the economy affected by concern…
Governor: Nevada nowhere close to easing virus restrictions
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak said the state is nowhere near ready to begin reopening parts of its shuttered economy due to the coronavirus and is working to address a deluge of residents trying to get…
Georgia virus deaths top 500; mask law targeting Klan waived
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Coronavirus deaths topped 500 Tuesday in Georgia, where the governor has taken action to ensure the wearing of protective masks at grocery stores and other public places doesn't violate a law p…
Detroit to see layoffs, pay cuts due virus-caused deficit
DETROIT (AP) — The city of Detroit will begin some layoffs, cut back hours to other employees and reduce services to meet a projected $44 million deficit due to the coronavirus pandemic.