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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…
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.
Nebraska property tax activists suspend ballot campaign
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Activists who pushed for a statewide ballot measure to lower property taxes in Nebraska have suspended their campaign due to the coronavirus, organizers said Monday.
President Trump directs halt to payments to World Health Organization while US reviews virus warnings regarding China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump directs halt to payments to World Health Organization while US reviews virus warnings regarding China.
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.
Minnesota Legislature approves insulin affordability bill
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature on Tuesday approved a long-awaited insulin affordability bill championed by the mother of an uninsured Minneapolis diabetic who died because he was forced to ration his …
Raoult Ratard, Louisiana's state epidemiologist, dies at 75
Raoult Ratard, Louisiana’s state
AP Interview: Sanders says opposing Biden is 'irresponsible'
Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that it would be “irresponsible” for his loyalists not to support Joe Biden, warning that progressives who “sit on their hands” in the months ahead would simply enable President Donald T…
Wisconsin Assembly OKs virus bill in first virtual session
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly overwhelmingly approved a sweeping coronavirus relief bill Tuesday during a virtual session, the first time state lawmakers have gathered since the pandemic began in the …
Oklahoma finance officials brace for steep revenue losses
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Revenue collections to Oklahoma's main state operating fund were just 3.6% below projections last month, but state finance officials warned Tuesday that the biggest hit is expected over the nex…
Minnesota Legislature passes its 4th COVID-19 relief package
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature approved its fourth COVID-19 relief bill Tuesday as state health officials reported nine more coronavirus deaths.
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…
High court rejects 4-way split of voting ballot proposal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a state panel's decision that a proposal to change Ohio voting laws should be split into four separate ballot issues.
Female inmate is Virginia prisons' first coronavirus death
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — The death of a female inmate assigned to a central Virginia prison is the first fatality in a state prison linked to the new coronavirus, authorities said Tuesday.
Maryland reports deadliest day from virus with 40 new deaths
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland recorded its deadliest day yet from the coronavirus on Tuesday, with 40 new fatalities and a total of 302 deaths in the state so far.
Georgia colleges hold line on tuition, cut some summer fees
ATLANTA (AP) — Despite bleeding revenue after students went home because of COVID-19, Georgia's public universities and colleges will give those 330,000 students a break on costs for online summer classes and mostl…